An elegant hotel lobby with warm lighting

Ownership. Partnership. Purpose.

ELEVATING
HOSPITALITY.
CREATING LEGACY.

Hotel management, development, and investment.
Built on experience. Grounded in ownership.

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Rooted in Ohio · Hospitality since 1996Explore below ↓

Our story

A family foundation.
An owner’s perspective.

Our story began in 1996 with a 15-room motel in Piketon, Ohio. Today, Drashtum Hospitality brings that same personal commitment to hotel operations, investment, and development.

We believe the best results begin with people who care. Our owner-operated approach puts partners close to the property, the team, and the guest.

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1996Our hospitality roots
26Hotels across partner ownership
95Suites planned in Chillicothe

What we do

Experience at
every stage.

From the first investment decision to the daily details of service, we bring an owner’s attention to every part of a hotel’s journey.

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Management

Hands-on operations, thoughtful revenue strategy, and teams who take ownership of the guest experience.

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Development

From market evaluation and brand selection to design, construction, and opening a hotel built to last.

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Investment

An owner’s perspective on acquisitions, property improvement, and long-term asset performance.

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Selected properties

Local knowledge.
Lasting commitment.

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Operating · Choice Hotels

Comfort Inn

Piketon, Ohio

A cornerstone of the family’s hospitality journey and its first franchised hotel acquisition in 2007.

Operating · Choice Hotels

Quality Inn

Circleville, Ohio

Local ownership and hands-on hospitality serving business and leisure travelers in Southern Ohio.

Development · IHG

Candlewood Suites

Chillicothe, Ohio

A planned 95-suite extended-stay hotel designed around the needs of long-term and corporate guests.

“We approach every hotel as owners—with integrity, personal accountability, and a commitment to the people we serve.”

The Drashtum approach

Brand experience across partner-owned properties

Hospitality’s trusted names.

HiltonMarriottIHGChoice HotelsWyndhamBest WesternRed Roof

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About Drashtum

Hospitality is personal.

A family’s work. An owner’s commitment. A long-term perspective.

Our foundation

From fifteen rooms
to a shared vision.

Manoj Oilwala began the family’s hospitality journey in 1996 with the 15-room Town and Country Motel in Piketon, Ohio. The first franchised acquisition, Comfort Inn Piketon, followed in 2007.

That foundation continues to shape Drashtum Hospitality: know the property, support the team, and take responsibility for the guest experience. Our work brings together operations, acquisitions, finance, renovations, and development.

Our journey

1996

Town and Country Motel

The family’s first property in Piketon, Ohio.

2007

First franchised acquisition

Comfort Inn Piketon marks the next chapter.

Next

Ground-up development

A planned Candlewood Suites in Chillicothe expands the vision.

Leadership

Experience. Accountability.
Personal involvement.

Manoj Oilwala

Principal

With a hospitality career beginning in 1996, Manoj brings experience in acquisitions, finance, property oversight, and daily operations. His owner-operator perspective remains central to the family’s approach to growing and caring for its hotels.

Megh Oilwala

Principal

Megh’s experience spans property operations, partner relations, acquisitions, finance, renovations, and disaster response. A computer science graduate of Ohio University, he combines an analytical approach with hands-on hotel experience and is leading the family’s first ground-up development project.

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Our portfolio

Rooted in our markets.

Selected operating properties and development projects reflect our long-term approach to hospitality.

Operating · Choice Hotels

Comfort Inn

Piketon, Ohio

A cornerstone of the family’s hospitality journey and its first franchised hotel acquisition in 2007.

Operating · Choice Hotels

Quality Inn

Circleville, Ohio

Local ownership and hands-on hospitality serving business and leisure travelers in Southern Ohio.

Development · IHG

Candlewood Suites

Chillicothe, Ohio

A planned 95-suite extended-stay hotel designed around the needs of long-term and corporate guests.

Selected properties are shown. The principals’ collective ownership interests span 26 hotels held through separate property-specific entities. Development plans are subject to change.

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Our expertise

An owner’s attention.
At every stage.

Practical experience connects our work in hotel management, development, and investment.

01 /

Management

Hands-on operations, thoughtful revenue strategy, and teams who take ownership of the guest experience.

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02 /

Development

From market evaluation and brand selection to design, construction, and opening a hotel built to last.

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03 /

Investment

An owner’s perspective on acquisitions, property improvement, and long-term asset performance.

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01 / Management

Close to the operation.

Our model is built around direct involvement. Equity partners stay close to property operations, supporting teams and keeping decisions connected to the guest experience.

Day-to-day focus

Guest service and team development. Revenue strategy and local sales. Expense discipline, property upkeep, and brand standards. Each supports a hotel that works better for its guests and owners.

02 / Development

Built with purpose.

We bring operations into the development conversation from the beginning—connecting market demand, brand positioning, design, and the needs of the future guest.

Our planned 95-suite Candlewood Suites in Chillicothe, Ohio, focuses on extended-stay and corporate demand.

03 / Investment

A long-term view.

Our acquisition work combines market knowledge with financial analysis and an understanding of property operations. We consider the work required after closing—from renovations and brand improvements to operational execution.

We value transparent partner relationships, disciplined decisions, and alignment between ownership and the people managing the hotel.

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Careers

Good hospitality
starts with people.

Bring your care, accountability, and commitment to service to a team with an owner’s mindset.

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Make a difference.
Every stay.

Hotels depend on people who notice the details and take pride in helping others. We welcome introductions from hospitality professionals interested in guest service, housekeeping, maintenance, and property leadership.

Contact us to ask about opportunities at our properties. Include your preferred location and area of experience.

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Community

Part of the places
we call home.

Our hotels are local businesses, workplaces, and welcoming spaces for the communities around them.

Our perspective

Hospitality extends
beyond the front desk.

Our roots are in Southern Ohio. Being an owner-operator means staying connected to the people and places that make a market unique.

We value relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and the families who work and stay at our hotels. Listening, showing up, and taking care of people are part of the work.

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News & updates

Our next chapter.

Development and company updates from Drashtum Hospitality.

Development spotlight

Candlewood Suites planned for Chillicothe, Ohio

Drashtum’s development work includes a planned 95-suite Candlewood Suites focused on extended-stay travelers and corporate guests. Megh Oilwala is leading the family’s first ground-up hotel development.

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Connect with Drashtum

Let’s start
a conversation.

Talk with us about a property, partnership, development opportunity, or career in hospitality.

Get in touch

Megh Oilwala

Principal · Drashtum Hospitality

megh@drashtum.com740-970-0542

7525 US Highway 23 S
Piketon, OH 45661

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