SYDNEY HOTEL BROKERS
PTY LIMITED
Suite 208, 83 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
ABN 56-141-978-949
Testimonials
“I wouldn’t Buy Sell or Operate a Hotel without John’s specialist expertise –
he’s always available and has made me a successful businessman
in the Hotel Industry”
Stephen Bowden, former owner of the Hurstville Ritz Hotel who sold the Hotel for $52.0m in 2007, bought back for $30.5m in 2011. He also acquired the Cabramatta Inn Hotel for $21.5m in 2010 and in 2017 sold both Hotels for a record $90.0m being the biggest sales transaction in 2017
“John's Insights And Knowledge… Makes Him
A Highly Valued Asset To Any Business”
"I have known and dealt with John Morrison in a professional capacity for over ten years. In that time I have found the quality of the financial data that he produced to not only of a high caliber but also extremely timely - very important in my line of work. John's insights and knowledge of various industries (particularly hospitality) makes him a highly valued asset to any business. I have no hesitation recommending him to those seeking Hotel Brokerage Services"
Stephen Bowden Testimonial
Richard Bennett, formerly Senior Relationship Manager, St George Bank, Sydney, NSW and now with ING Commercial
“He Is A Specialist Who Strives To Make Your Business Work For You”
John Morrison with his in depth Knowledge of hotels and liquor businesses, his practical experience is based around a family background in hotels and bottle shops and this has proved invaluable in operating our liquor businesses.
I can thoroughly recommend John to anyone who feels they are not getting the service they are paying for. He is a specialist who strives to make your business work for you.”
Scott Robertson, Director Saram Pty Ltd (Bargo Hotel and Stanmore Cellars), Robertson and Robertson Valuers Pty Ltd, Tuggerah, NSW
“…A Highly Skilled Professional And A Leader In The Specialised Field Of
Liquor Industry Accountancy”
"In over 25 years of valuing hotels, I have liaised with John Morrison in his capacity as a specialist liquor industry accountant on many occasions. I have the highest regard for his wide experience and technical knowledge, and have always appreciated the quality and clarity of his reports. John is, without doubt, a highly skilled professional and a leader in the specialised field of the liquor industry"
Andrew Magin, Director Baker Magin Hotel Valuers, Newcastle, NSW
“His Knowledge And Experience Particularly
Relating To The Hospitality Industry Is Second To None”
“I am a Hotel broker based in Newcastle NSW and my company has been established since 1979 specialising in the sale of Hotels, Motels and Liquor stores throughout the state.
I have known John Morrison both personally and professionally for more than 30 years since he was a young man studying for his Accountancy degree at Newcastle University.
John and I have enjoyed a close relationship and we have been involved in negotiating the sales of many Hotels.
His knowledge and experience particularly relating to the hospitality industry is second to none … Speaking as a Broker it is always a pleasure to be involved in working with John ….the presentation and detail of the financial statements answers all potential purchasers’ questions and provide an exceptional marketing tool.
On a personal basis John is a very fine human being who rightly enjoys the trust, loyalty and respect of all who know him.
After reading this you can rightly assume that I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending John's services as a Hotel Broker …His practical knowledge and experience gives him a "head start" on any other Hotel Broker that I have dealt with over the past 35 years.
As we are all aware, being in business can be a very complex matter and having John Morrison working for you can mean the difference between success and failure. I would be very happy to take any call should anyone require confirmation or more information.”
Richard Thomas, Hotel Broker, Phone: 0418 685 420 Thomas Cooper & Company, Newcastle, NSW
“… As A Publican Understand- Schooners & Middies Rather Than Decimal Points & Percentages”
“Hi, my name is Alana Bowden. I am a third generation Hotelier & General Manager of The Hurstville Ritz Hotel. I, like John, literally grew up in pubs, collecting glasses after I finished my homework & watching my grandfather as he changed kegs. As the years have passed, I have found my way from pouring beers to running the family business.
I can say without any doubt that I would not be able to do this without the support & expertise provided everyday by John. He is never too busy to answer my questions, no matter how big or small & to talk through any of my concerns, putting it in a way that I, as a publican understand - schooners & middies rather than decimal points & percentages.
As a publican the last thing you want is to be stuck in the office under a pile of paperwork when you should be on the floor working with your staff, serving your customers & driving your business forward. I am able to do this & more thanks to John’s continual support.
It’s reassuring to know that, as he always says to me, he is “only a phone call away”.
Alana Bowden, Bowden Group of Companies, Hurstville Ritz Hotel and Cabramatta Inn Hotel
“John Always Provides You The Time, Be It Weekends
Or Other Outside Hours.”
Being a hotel specialist, I feel confident in receiving John’s advice and in the past, I have often used him as a sounding board for new ideas and changes. John always provides you the time, be it weekends or other outside hours.
Should you be considering using John’s services then I highly recommend him, as his knowledge and experience in the hotel industry is second to none.”
John Hussey, former Freehold owner operator Romano’s Hotel Wagga Wagga, Shooters Bar Night Club, and Aura Bar Bistro, Gold Coast
“…Being Involved With Such A Professional Business Operator
Has Led To An Early Retirement”
“It is a great pleasure for us to be able to write this letter on behalf of Sydney Hotel Brokers Pty Limited. We had the privilege of John Morrison’s expertise and knowledge in the purchase and selling of two very profitable businesses. In both businesses, a hotel, then a motel, John was always available and on call. John was there from start to finish, arranging finances, meetings with owners and prospective buyers, securing the buying and selling. His constant advice made sure of a professionally run business. It was always reassuring to know you were in good hands.
John and his wife Cheryl became very good friends of ours, and we have kept in contact since selling our business. Thanks to being involved with such a professional business operator has led to an early retirement.”
Ken and Judy Clinton, Commercial Hotel Quirindi & Coachman's Inn Motel
Bathurst, NSW
“I Can Honestly Say I Don’t Think There Is Any Way We Would Have
Survived This Journey Without Them”
“My wife Kati and I moved to Bathurst in 2005 to take over my family’s pub that had been under lease for quite some time. The pub itself was in tatters, to say the least, and needed a lot of work to turn it around and get it back to its former glory. Kati and I had no experience in the hotel industry. I was previously a sound engineer and Kati was a travel agent. We lived in Brisbane. The whole experience of entering a new town, not knowing anyone, and taking over the worst hotel in town was somewhat daunting. We eventually decided we were going to need some help from someone who knew the industry, someone that could guide us in the right direction. Through a number of different sources, we managed to get in contact with John Morrison. John gave us invaluable advice to which got us through the initial setting up of the business. John and Cheryl held our hand through the thick and thin of it all and still do so to this day. I cannot praise them for their guidance enough and I can honestly say I don’t think there is any way we would have survived this journey without them.”
Angus and Kati Gibbons, formerly of Kings Hotel, Bathurst, NSW and now the Panorama Hotel Motel Bathurst
“His Advice On The Daily Operations Of The Hotel Is Invaluable…
John Knows The Hotel Industry Back To Front”
“John Morrison has not only been my Accountant but my Mentor since I purchased my hotel in November 2009. His advice on the daily operations of the Hotel is invaluable. When I purchased the Hotel it was in urgent need of change, I felt confident buying this business with full knowledge I had the support of John as my Accountant. I am not embarrassed to admit paperwork is not my forte, John's office takes care of all of this for me. I have to say John knows the hotel industry back to front and he simplifies my accounting reports to a level that makes sense to me. I have called John many times out of business hours and he is always reachable. I can proudly say I am successful in my business, I have John to thank for that.”
Barry Raffen, former Freehold Owner, Railway Hotel, Bathurst, NSW and
“…Seen Our Business Build Up, Maintain A Healthy Financial
And Ethical Standard”
“We have been in the hospitality industry for over 10-years and engaged John Morrison prior to entering the industry as our accountant.
John’s accountancy skills have been invaluable but also he has been a mentor in providing valuable information and direction regarding the industry.
His advice and backup has seen our business build up and maintain a healthy financial and ethical standard.
We would recommend John’s Hotel Brokerage services to anyone presently in or about to enter the hotel industry.”
Ray and Joy Smith, formerly Court House Hotel, Lithgow NSW
“I Trust John Completely And Know My Privacy And Confidentiality
Is Protected And Secure With Him.”
“John Morrison has been our Accountant for the past 18 years, John has a calm gentle nature with a 'can do attitude'. He is highly capable of offering excellent attention to detail. We often talk about growth opportunity with successful outcomes. His professionalism and knowledge of the Hotel Industry has been instrumental to us. I trust John completely and know my privacy and confidentiality is protected and secure with him.
I would certainly recommend John to anyone that is in need of exceptional hotel brokerage services, in fact, I invite anyone to contact me to discuss John's services.”
Les and Cheryl Birdsall, formerly Carrington Club Hotel, Orange, NSW
and now The Telegraph Hotel, Molong, NSW