CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Breakwater, through its affiliate, has partnered with BR Investments to acquire the Ramada Hotel in downtown Augusta, with plans to comprehensively renovate and rebrand into a premium, soft branded hotel.
Originally opened in 1974 as the Executive House Hotel and later rebranded under Ramada in 1999, the property is one of only two hotels in the United States designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei —best known for the Louvre Pyramid in Paris.
Under the leadership of Matt Brendle, Breakwater will oversee the full transformation of this 175 room hotel and restore it to its former glory. They have tapped The Gettys Group to lead the branding and interior design while Rabun Architects will lead the architecture scope.
Breakwater has also brought on an award-winning Charleston-based restaurateur to shape the hotel’s food & beverage program. In addition, they have leased adjacent street-level and courtyard space across Broad Street to extend the guest experience beyond the hotel.
“We have the chance to transform the east end of Broad Street into a dynamic destination,” said Matt Brendle, Managing Partner at Breakwater. “With vibrant public spaces, an outstanding F&B program, and engaging events, the hotel will become the new beating heart of downtown Augusta—drawing locals and visitors alike.”
Breakwater is a hospitality investment and advisory company that was founded in 2019 and based in Charleston, South Carolina. https://breakwaterco.com/
The Gettys Group is a design firm specializing in Consulting, Branding, Interior Design (Full Service and Select Service), and Procurement. https://gettys.com/
Rabun Architects has been a fixture in the hospitality industry for 50 years. Our team of seasoned designers have produced hundreds of hotels. From high-profile luxury projects such as St Regis Atlanta, award winning full-service hotels like the BNA Hilton in Nashville to soft-branded and custom select-service hotels, we provide every client with quality design rooted in practical working knowledge of hotel, conference and residential spaces. https://www.rabunarchitects.com/
SOURCE Breakwater
