Salamander retains management after Woodlands Inn sale

Middleburg, VA--Salamander Hospitality has been retained to manage the highly acclaimed and decorated Woodlands Inn near Charleston, SC, after a change in ownership.
 
Salamander Hospitality managed the property for the past four years for previous owner, Sheila C. Johnson, who sold the hotel to Charleston-area attorney Johnny Linton and his family. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
 
“We are delighted that Woodlands Inn will remain as an important part of the Salamander Hospitality Collection,” said Prem Devadas, president of Salamander Hospitality. “Under our management, the property has achieved significant success. We look forward to combining our management expertise with a highly respected and involved member of the Charleston area community to elevate Woodlands to new heights.”
 
Linton cited Salamander Hospitality’s expertise in managing independent, Five Star and Five Diamond properties as one of the main reasons for acquiring Woodlands Inn.
 
“As the proud new owner, I am committed to building upon the quality and service levels for which Woodlands is renowned worldwide,” said Linton. “Salamander Hospitality understands how to run a hotel to meet the very highest standards and how to successfully position and market the property efficiently. I am excited about working collaboratively with the Salamander team to make Woodlands even better.”
 
Bill Moeckel of Moeckel & Co., which represented Linton in this transaction, said, “It is rare in my experience to see such an alignment of interests between a buyer and seller in a hotel transaction. The trust, mutual respect and commitment to the shared vision for the future of Woodlands Inn under Johnny’s stewardship and Salamander’s management were indeed refreshing.”
 
During Salamander Hospitality’s management tenure, Woodlands was completely refurbished and updated, including the addition of Pines, the inn’s new casual dining option. It also retained and gained numerous awards given by the country’s most esteemed travel organizations and publications.