Welcome to KB Hotels, LLC
KB Hotels
A company comprised of talented family and friends
We develop
award winning hotels
Our unique experience
combines a variety of skill sets
Trusted external partners
offer a competitive advantage
With a team of industry veterans, seasoned managers, and emerging leaders, KB Hotels brings an unmatched combination of experience, competence, and innovation to its daily operations and developing projects. Together, KB Hotels’ team brings more than fifty years in combined experience in every aspect of hotel licensing, development, and operational management across multiple brands.
KB Hotels’ management team brings a diverse background that includes experience in restaurants, apartment complexes, and storage units. This broad expertise enhances their capabilities in the hospitality sector, positioning them as leaders in managing prototype products from top brands like Hilton, Intercontinental Hotels, Choice Hotels, and Accor.
Services we specialize in
Hotel Licensing
With expertise in securing hotel flags and locations for each development project, we identify the top markets in which to build and operate and only work with the best and most trusted brands in the industry.
Hotel Development
On-budget and on-time hotel developers working for you from concept development to opening day. Our extensive experience and commitment to quality within each of our development projects allows us to work with various brands and partners yielding highly successful hotels.
Operational Management
KB Hotels cultivates well-trained and friendly staffs operating well-built and clean hotels. Working with trusted partnerships along the way allows KB Hotels to remain engaged and focus on exceptional operations which deliver results.
KB Hotels, LLC – Hotel Management Firm
Explore Our Hotels: Trusted Brands, Proven Success
KB Hotels, LLC is a Texas-based hospitality firm specializing in hotel licensing, development, and operational management across leading brands like Hilton, IHG, Choice Hotels, and Accor. Founded by Kiran “Kenny” Bhakta, the company has developed over 15 hotels, including the award-winning Hotel Indigo Waco-Baylor and Holiday Inn Austin Airport. With projects underway in Texas and Southern California, KB Hotels continues to expand its portfolio while partnering with local communities through nonprofit collaborations.
KB Hotels, LLC stands out in the hospitality industry with a proven track record of developing and managing upscale and midscale hotel properties. Their strategic focus on quality construction, prime locations, and guest-centric experiences has earned them industry accolades. With deep roots in Texas, the company is expanding across the U.S. while upholding its commitment to community engagement and innovation.
KB Hotels, LLC – Franchisee
Kiran “Kenny” Bhakta
Kiran “Kenny” Bhakta is an award-winning hotel developer, owner, and operator and a leader in the Central Texas hospitality industry. In little more than a decade, Mr. Bhakta has built, owned, and operated more than 15 hotel developments across multiple leading brands including Holiday Inn, Hotel Indigo, Comfort Inn & Suites, and many more, making him the ideal manager of this new venture.
He currently owns and operates Hotel Indigo Waco-Baylor (opened in 2012) and Holiday Inn Austin Airport (opened in 2013, pictured below) and has several additional properties in development including two Holiday Inn Express locations (Gatesville and Blythe).
