Meet Thunder & the team

Meet Thunder: the hotel owner who became your broker.

Rikesh “Thunder” Patel and the hospitality team at The Kohler Team at KW Commercial.

Rikesh Thunder Patel
Rikesh “Thunder” PatelVP, Hospitality Sales
15+ hotel transactions as buyer or seller over decades of ownership
Personally ran flagged hotels
Top-level brand contacts

Lifetime AAHOA member.

About Thunder

The owner’s side of the table.

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How Thunder works

Relationship-first. He calls owners about the franchise, the PIP and the insurance, not just the sale.

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About Thunder

FAQ

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Does Thunder know franchise agreements?

Yes. Thunder has personally run flagged hotels, so franchise agreements, brand inspections and PIP walk-throughs are familiar ground.

What brand contacts does Thunder have?

Top-level contacts across six brand families: Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Choice, Wyndham and Best Western.

Is Thunder part of an industry association?

Thunder is a lifetime AAHOA member.

Who is on the hospitality team?

Thunder works with Kevin Kohler, National Director of The Kohler Team, backed by The Kohler Team at KW Commercial. Meet the full team at thekohlerteam.com/team.

How do I book a call with Thunder?

Use Book a call with Thunder on this page, or call (866) 616-TEAM.

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