About Hitalk Hotels
Hitalk Hotels is a privately owned hospitality group with branded hotels across Connecticut, New York, and Maryland. We specialize in acquiring, improving, and operating select-service and full-service hotels in strong regional markets.
Our team is hands-on, guest-focused, and committed to long-term asset performance. Through strategic partnerships with major hotel brands—including Hyatt, Hilton, and Choice Hotels—we deliver consistent quality and strong operational results.
Our Approach
Strong Brand Partnerships
Collaborating with leading hospitality brands to deliver trusted experiences.
Operational Excellence
Focused on efficiency, performance, and sustainable growth.
Guest-Centric Experience
Prioritizing comfort, service, and satisfaction at every touchpoint.
Strategic Market Placement
Identifying and investing in high-potential regional markets.
Renovation & Repositioning Expertise
Transforming properties to meet modern standards and exceed guest expectations.
Leadership Team
Hitesh Patel – President & CEO
Hitesh is the founding partner of Hitalk Hotels and a former Mechanical Engineer with 25+ years of experience improving operational efficiencies at Becton Dickinson. As President & CEO, he oversees hotel acquisitions, capital investment, refinancing, and financial analysis. He holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from NJIT and is a lifetime member of Asian American Hotel Owner Association (AAHOA). He resides in Long Island, NY, with his wife, Alka.
Alka Patel – Managing Partner
Alka, a founding partner of Hitalk Hotels, has over 15 years of hospitality experience. She specializes in staff development, training, and maintaining high service standards. She is a lifetime member of AAHOA and resides in Long Island, NY, with her husband, Hitesh.
Krishna Patel – Managing Partner
A second-generation hotelier, Krishna grew up in the industry before pursuing a career in medical sciences. She holds a B.S. in Integrated Neuroscience from Binghamton University and an M.S. in Medical Physiology from Case Western. After working in clinical research, she transitioned into the family business, managing operations, revenue, and franchise relationships. She is a lifetime AAHOA member and resides in Frederick, MD, with her husband, Ronak.
Shiv Patel – Managing Partner
A second-generation hotelier and graduate of Pace University's BBA in Accounting program, Shiv began his career at Citrin Cooperman before joining EY, where he gained extensive financial and operational experience working with large corporate clients in New York City. He now oversees financial planning, capital expenditure projects, and revenue management across the Hitalk Hotels portfolio. Shiv is also a lifetime member of AAHOA and resides in New York City.