Our History
OTH Hotels Resorts is built on a nearly century-long legacy of innovation, discipline, and guest-focused hospitality. The company’s origins trace back to the 1920s, when the Sims family helped pioneer roadside lodging at a pivotal moment in American travel. As automobile use expanded, they recognized the need for convenient, reliable accommodations beyond urban centers and developed one of the nation’s earliest motor courts along U.S. Route 1—strategically serving travelers between the northeast corridor and Washington, D.C. This early emphasis on anticipating demand and delivering practical, guest-oriented solutions established a foundation that continues to shape the company’s approach today.
In the decades that followed, each generation built on this legacy through hands-on operations and disciplined growth. A modest 12-room motel acquired in the 1950s was expanded into a high-performing hotel, reflecting a commitment to operational excellence and long-term value creation. The portfolio grew to include multiple owned assets, alongside the development of a third-party management platform—broadening the company’s capabilities and deepening its expertise in driving performance for both owned and partner properties.
Today, OTH Hotels Resorts reflects the evolution of that history into a focused, agile hospitality platform. Backed by the Sims family’s nearly 100-year legacy in hospitality, the company combines generational knowledge with a modern, strategic mindset—positioning it to deliver operational excellence, strong ownership alignment, and exceptional guest experiences in a dynamic and competitive industry.