$125 million in Connecticut hotel deals closed in the first half of 2026, about twice the level a year earlier, signaling a rebound in investor activity.
Brokers said improving hotel performance, delayed renovation needs and buyers' willingness to move despite elevated borrowing costs helped restart transactions after a rate-driven stall.
Owners are also selling aging properties rather than funding major upgrades, creating inventory for buyers ready to deploy capital.
Connecticut's hotel market outperformed the U.S. last year, with occupancy rising more than 2 percentage points while national occupancy fell about 1 point, though higher labor and insurance costs still squeeze margins.