Company: PEB
Filing Date: 2025-02-26
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001474098-25-000039
Chunk: 134

Company: Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Filing Date: 2025-02-26
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 7
Chunk 134
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 was partially closed in 2023 due to Hurricane Ian, at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter and Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, which were both under renovation in 2023, and at The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago. This increase was partially offset by a $23.7 million decrease due to the sales of our non-comparable properties in 2023 and the decrease at Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica as a result of disruption from the brand conversion in 2024.

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Hotel operating expenses — Total hotel operating expenses increased by $19.9 million primarily due to increased operations at LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago and Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, as well as an increase in staffing, wage rates and benefits at our comparable properties due to higher demand levels. This increase was partially offset by a $18.0 million decrease due to the sales of our non-comparable properties in 2023.

Depreciation and amortization — Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $11.1 million due to Newport Harbor Island Resort's useful life reduction of its furniture, fixtures and equipment in 2023 due to its scheduled renovation in November 2023, as well as the sales of our non-comparable properties in 2023.

Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance and ground rent — Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance and ground rent increased by $1.6 million primarily due to a $3.9 million increase in property insurance due to higher insurance premiums. This increase was partially offset by a $2.1 million decrease in real estate taxes as a result of tax appeals and lower tax assessments.

General and administrative — General and administrative expense increased by $3.3 million primarily due to an increase in employee compensation expense. General and administrative expenses consist of employee compensation costs, legal and professional fees, insurance and other expenses.

Impairment — In 2024, we recognized a loss of $10.0 million related to damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton at LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club and an impairment loss of $38.1 million related to one hotel property. In 2023 we recognized an impairment loss of $81.8 million on three hotels and one retail component of a hotel property.

Gain on sale of hotel properties — We recognized a gain on sale of $30.4 million primarily due to