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OUR STORY

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Driven by the ageless principles of hard work and authenticity, AGA Essentials has grown from a small family operation to a well-rounded Real estate development and investment company in Southern California. The family business parlayed its initial success into an impressive portfolio of hotels in Southern California.

AGA Essentials Group is one of the most significant and respected hotel ownership entities in Southern California. Today, AGA Essentials is recognized as a major developer and investor of hospitality-related assets. Whether developing new projects or acquiring and repositioning existing hotel assets, AGA Essentials' agile teams have created immense value. AGA Essentials’ portfolio has grown to 28 Hotels in key locations. 

Armaan Patel heralded a new era of excellence with the founding of AGA Hotels, a growing boutique hotel brand headquartered in Southern California. Weathering the challenges of the pandemic, Armaan not only launched but also revitalized numerous hotel businesses, achieving remarkable revenue optimization. Now, with a steadfast eye on global expansion, AGA Hotels seeks opportunities beyond the confines of Los Angeles, CA.

Armaan's illustrious journey began at the age of 16 with evolved expertise as a second-generation hotelier. As the founder of AGA Hotels a Growing Boutique Hotel Chain and the CEO of AGA Essentials, a company that places reputation and culture at its core, Armaan has steered the company through diverse ventures, from rebrands and renovations to new builds and land developments with the presence of 25+ Hotels in Southern California.

His influence extends beyond the boardroom, reflected in his features in over 15+ hospitality articles and a robust social media presence with 50,000+ followers. The pinnacle of his recognition came at AAHOACON22, where he was honored as the Young Professional Hotelier of the Year, making history as the youngest recipient in the prestigious AAHOA's history at the age of 18. Notably, Armaan's commitment to excellence has earned him accolades at the largest hotel association event in the world.