Timbawala Group
Development, Investment, Operations.
30+ Years of Real Estate & Hospitality Leadership
About Timbawala Group
A Vision Rootedin Leadership, Quality & Community
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Years of Real Estate & Hospitality Leadership
The Timbawala Group, Led by Renowned Entrepreneurs Hiten K. Timbawala & Chetan Patel.
The Timbawala Group has successfully developed, acquired, repositioned, and operated a diversified portfolio spanning hospitality, restaurant, commercial, and residential real estate assets.
The Timbawala Group approaches each project with disciplined underwriting and hands-on oversight. The firm carefully selects and aligns with nationally recognized brands and remains actively involved throughout development and operations.
From ground-up construction and comprehensive renovations to long-term asset management, the Timbawala Group focuses on creating stable, income-producing properties across hospitality, retail, commercial, and residential real estate.
The Timbawala Group approaches each project with disciplined underwriting and hands-on oversight. The firm carefully selects and aligns with nationally recognized brands and remains actively involved throughout development and operations.
From ground-up construction and comprehensive renovations to long-term asset management, the Timbawala Group focuses on creating stable, income-producing properties across hospitality, retail, commercial, and residential real estate.
- Ground-Up Development
- Strategic Acquisitions
- Full-Scale Renovations
- Franchise Selection & Negotiation
- Operational Management
HITENTIMBAWALA
CEO, Timbawala Group
Leadership & Recognition
- 40 Under 40 Award Nomination – Louisville Business Association
- GLI “Incredible Award” Nomination
- Multiple renovation & design awards from Wyndham Worldwide and Choice Hotels International
- Co-Founder of Kentucky Indiana Hotel Owners Association (KIHOA)
CHETANPATEL
President, Timbawala Group
Leadership & Recognition
- Over 30 years of multi-industry entrepreneurial leadership
- Owner and operator of hotels, convenience stores, gas stations, and liquor retail businesses
- Proven expertise in general management and financial operations
- Successful acquisition, growth, and exit of multiple businesses
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree holder
DIANAQUESADA
Strategic Financial Advisor, Timbawala Group
Leadership & Recognition
- 30+ years of commercial banking and financial advisory leadership
- Former Louisville Market Executive, Paducah Bank & Trust; led the bank’s expansion into the Louisville market
- Expertise in financial analysis, underwriting, capital structuring, and risk management
- Advises on funding strategy and guides clients through complex underwriting processes
- Known for delivering disciplined, growth-focused financing solutions
Trusted by industry leaders, investors, and hospitality partners across the region.
Affiliations
A Proven Portfolio
OUR PORTFOLIOOF EXCELLENCE
Timbawala Group has built and operated a diverse collection of successful properties across hospitality, dining, and commercial & residential development.
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Kentbury Estates
14411 Old Henry Rd, Louisville, KY 34 custom homesites (quarter-acre to estate-sized lots) Residential community with premium lifestyle amenities Proximity to I‑265 (Gene Snyder), top-rated schools, shopping, dining
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Delta by Marriot
2709 FernValley Rd. Louisville, KY. 150 keys
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Studio 6 Suites Louisville KY Airport Expo Center
571 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209.
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Motel 6 Jeffersonville, IN - Louisville
2012 Hospitality Way, Jeffersonville, IN 47130.
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Motel 6 Louisville, KY - Airport - Fair Expo
6121 Airport Hotels Blvd., Louisville, KY 40213.
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Concentra Urgent Care – Medical Retail Development
6127/6129 Airport Hotels Blvd., Louisville, KY. -
Pieology Pizzeria
2043 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40220.
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Subway Restaurant #34164
2840 Packerland Way, Louisville, KY 40213.
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Subway
8129 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40291.
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Comfort Inn & Pirates Bay Indoor Water Park
191 Brenton Way, Shepherdsville, KY 40165.
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Comfort Inn Corydon
115 Skypark Dr., Corydon, IN 47112.
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Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center
447 Farmington Rd., Louisville, KY 40209. Built (new construction) by Timbawala in 2007.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
1220 KY Mills Drive, Louisville, KY 40299.
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Days Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center
2905 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40213.
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Econo Lodge Airport
6109 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219. Built (new construction) by Timbawala in 2001. Flagged as a “Choice Hotels International Econo Lodge”.
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Super 8 Radcliff
395 Redmar Blvd., Radcliff, KY 40160. Built in 1988. Purchased by Timbawala in 2000 as an existing “Wyndham Worldwide Hotels Group” franchised “Super 8”. Renovated in 2009.
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Ramada Limited Airport & Fair/Expo Center
2912 Crittenden Dr., Louisville, KY 40209. Built (new construction) by Timbawala in 1999. Wyndham Worldwide Hotels Group franchised “Ramada”, total renovation in 2010.
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Econo Lodge Fort Knox
261 N. Dixie Blvd., Radcliff, KY 40160. Built in 1968. Purchased by Timbawala in 1998 as an existing “Choice Hotels International Econo Lodge” franchise, total renovation in 1998 and 2007.
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Wayfare Motel
1625 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Purchased, renovated, and additional rooms added by Timbawala in 2010. Operated as a highly successful independent property.
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Subway Restaurant #382
5338 South 3rd Street, Louisville, KY 40214. Bought and operated existing Subway franchise in 1995.
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Subway #6322
6840 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40291. Bought and operated existing Subway franchise in 1997.
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Subway
10512 Fisher Park Dr., Louisville, KY 40241. Built brand new in 2002 and operated.
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Subway
2441 State St., New Albany, IN 47150. Built brand new in 2003 and operated.
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Subway
8129 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40291. Built brand new in 2005 and operated.
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Subway Restaurant #34164
2840 Packerland Way, Louisville, KY 40213. Built free-standing drive-thru in 2005 and currently operated. Highest volume Subway in the state of Kentucky and Indiana.
prestigious honors
Meet the Visionary BehindTimbawalaGroup
Hiten K. Timbawala is a respected business leader, hotel developer, and community influencer in the Louisville region.
He is also a co founder of KIHOA (KENTUCKY INDIANA HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION) and a former committee member of the Gujarati Samaj of Louisville.
He has been recognized with prestigious honors including:
- 40 Under 40 Award Nomination – Louisville Business Association
- GLI “Incredible Award” Nomination
- Multiple renovation & design awards from Wyndham Worldwide and Choice Hotels International
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BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY
A Business Model Built on Integrity,Strategy&Excellence
Positive Corporate Culture
Empowering Work Environments
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Customer-Focused Team Behaviour
Strong Financial Discipline
Sustainable Long-Term Investments
Smart Budgeting & ROI-Driven Planning
Strategic Risk Assessment
Right Brand, Right Location
Selecting The Ideal Hotel Flag
Matching Brand To Market Demand
Maximizing Value Through Prime Locations
WOW Experience
Award-Winning Renovation Strategies
Design That Elevates Guest Experience
Quality-Focused Development Execution
Core business
OUR BUSINESS VERTICALS
Ground-up hotel development, strategic acquisitions, full-scale renovations, franchise evaluation and negotiation, and operational oversight across branded hospitality assets.
Restaurant development and acquisition, with multiple-location franchise ownership and management.
Development, acquisition, leasing, and asset management of retail, mixed-use, and medical properties.
Land acquisition and residential community development, including site planning and lot development.
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