Redefining African Hospitality Since 2017

Africa's Premier
Hospitality
Consultancy.

Strategic advisory, operational excellence and brand transformation for hotels, resorts, restaurants and serviced apartments across East Africa.

50+

Projects Delivered

7+

Years Advisory

5+

Countries Served

100%

Tailored Engagements

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Est. 2017
Nairobi, KE
Kigali, RW
50+ Projects
5 Countries
7 Yrs Advisory

ACES · HOTEL CONSULTANCY GROUP

About ACES HCG

Hospitality Expertise
Built From Operations

ACES Hotel Consultancy Group is an African hospitality advisory firm dedicated to helping hotels, resorts, restaurants and serviced apartments elevate performance, profitability and guest experience.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Nairobi with a growing presence in Kigali, Rwanda, we pool independent industry experts to tailor every engagement to each client's unique ambitions.

Founded 2017Nairobi HQKigali PresenceIndependent Model
Mission

Constantly improve what is essential in the food service industry through standards of excellence.

Vision

To become market leaders by improving and redefining the hospitality industry across Africa.

Expertise

Professionalism, continuous learning and best-possible advice — always in the client's interest.

Founded

Established 2017 · Parklands, Nairobi · Regional presence in Kigali, Rwanda.

What We Do

Advisory Services

Flexible, client-focused services — wherever you are in the hospitality lifecycle.

01

Hotel Operations & Management

F&B excellence, SOP development, cost control, revenue optimisation and bespoke staff training — turning operations into a competitive advantage.

F&BSOPsCost ControlRevenueTraining
02

Hotel Development Advisory

From concept to keys — feasibility studies, brand positioning, site evaluation and complete pre-opening support for new builds and relaunches.

FeasibilityConcept DevBrand PositioningPre-opening
03

Commercial & Financial Advisory

Rigorous financial analysis, payroll optimisation, asset management, business audits and strategies for long-term profitability and valuation uplift.

Financial AnalysisBusiness AuditsAsset MgmtProfitability
04

Outsourcing Solutions

HR, digital marketing, finance, accounting and recruitment outsourcing — so your leadership team can focus entirely on the guest experience.

HRDigital MktgFinance & AcctgRecruitment

Inside the Organisation

  • Hotel & Restaurant Audits
  • Concept Development
  • Turn-Around Programs
  • Staff Training Programs
  • Menu Analysis & Development
  • Profit Enhancement Plans
  • Operations Assessment
  • Guest Enhancement Programs

Outside the Organisation

  • Web Design & Development
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Restaurant Branding
  • Revenue Management Systems
  • New Establishment Setup & Launch
Why ACES

Why Leading Properties
Choose Us

"Access Africa's leading hospitality expertise — wherever you need it."

50+

Projects Delivered

Hotels, resorts, restaurants & apartments across East Africa

7+

Years Industry Advisory

Deep operational and advisory knowledge since 2017

5+

Countries of Operation

Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and growing

100%

Tailored Engagements

Every project uniquely crafted for the client's context

Core Values

01

Client Value Focus

Every decision is filtered through the lens of client outcomes and return on investment.

02

Genuine Goodwill

We invest in the success of each property as if it were our own.

03

Characterful People

Experts with real-world hospitality backgrounds — not just theory.

04

Respect

For our clients, their staff, their guests, and the industry we serve.

05

Integrity

Transparent, honest advisory — even when the message is difficult.

Kenya · Nairobi·Restaurant Profitability

Luxury Restaurant — Operations Overhaul

  • Reduced beverage wastage by 30%
  • Redesigned menu engineering & pricing
  • Increased average spend per cover
  • Standardised kitchen operations
Rwanda · Kigali·Hotel Market Repositioning

Boutique Resort — Full Market Repositioning

  • Complete brand repositioning strategy
  • Service standards & SOP redesign
  • Sales channel restructuring
  • Pre-relaunch staff training programme
Key Consultants

Our Leadership Team

Experienced hotel leaders with demonstrated track records — pooled together to deliver outcomes.

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Anthony Chege

Founder & Managing Director

Founding partner since 2017. Specialises in service coaching, market assessment, brand expansion, tourism development and master planning across East Africa.

ACES HCG, 2017–present
Regional Tourism Advisory
Multi-property Management
KO

Kevin Odongo

HR & Training Consultant

10+ years in hospitality training and mentoring. Expert in team building, curriculum development, HR management and strategic hospitality marketing.

10+ Years Training
Curriculum Development
Strategic HR
NM

Nickson Maina

Management & Business Development

15+ years across Starbucks International UAE, Java House Africa and regional brands. Specialist in customer service, kitchen management and restaurant operations.

Starbucks International UAE
Java House Africa
Pewi Foods
EW

Eric Wang'anya

Principal Consultant

Management and Organisation Development specialist combining lean thinking, project management and financial strategy to drive business process optimisation and sustainable growth.

Management & Org Development
Lean Thinking & Project Mgmt
Financial Strategy & BPO

Join the ACES Network

We partner with independent consultants, trainers, hospitality specialists and outsourcing experts across East and Central Africa.

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Client Portfolio

Brands We've Elevated

Blueview Kenya
Blueview Kenya
Sunciti Resort Sagana
Sunciti Resort Sagana
Upperhill Blueberry
Upperhill Blueberry
Kangaroo Hotel Burundi
Kangaroo Hotel Burundi
Cultiva Farm Restaurant
Cultiva Farm Restaurant
Bon Hotels
Bon Hotels
Le Pristine
Le Pristine
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Mawimbi Seafood Restaurants

Technology & Industry Partners

Abacus
HotelTime Systems
Cultiva
IATA / UFTAA
Get In Touch

Start Your Hospitality Project

Tell us about your property and goals. A consultant will respond personally within 24 hours.

NairobiValleyview Business Park, Off Limuru Road Parklands
KigaliRegional Presence — The Pinnacle Hotel
Phone0100 754891 · +254 726 016 630
Emailinfo@aceshcg.com
Webwww.aceshcg.com