OneIM Announces £335 Million Investment Strategy Targeting London Hospitality Market Feb 23, 2026 OneIM has launched a £335 million investment strategy aimed at expanding its presence within the London hospitality real estate market. The move focuses on acquiring and converting suitable assets into lifestyle-led extended-stay and aparthotel properties, responding to continued demand for flexible accommodation formats in the capital. Partnership Focused on Lifestyle Hospitality Growth The strategy is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Evolution Investment Fund Announces £1.1bn Investment into Major Mayfair Hotel Projects Feb 23, 2026 Evolution Investment Fund has unveiled a £1.1bn commitment to acquire and develop two luxury hotel assets in London’s Mayfair, underlining continued investor confidence in the capital’s high‑end hospitality sector. The British Virgin Islands–based real estate vehicle, backed by the UAE‑based Shanshal family, is expanding its UK presence with strategic acquisitions in two of the West […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Maya Capital acquires two Staybridge Suites hotels for ECE Work & Live in £25m deal Jan 15, 2026 Maya Capital has sourced and completed the acquisition of two extended-stay hotels on behalf of ECE Work & Live in a transaction valued at circa £25m. The assets comprise Staybridge Suites properties in Liverpool and Newcastle, both operating under the IHG brand. The Liverpool hotel provides 132 rooms and the Newcastle hotel 128 rooms. Both […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Criterion Capital acquires St Giles London Hotel for around £220m Jan 12, 2026 Criterion Capital has acquired the St Giles London Hotel in London’s West End for approximately £220 million, taking full ownership of the entire island site and bringing the landmark property under single control. The transaction gives Criterion ownership of the 732-room hotel located at the intersection of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street, reunifying the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
A&o Hostels Expands into Manchester with Acquisition of Two City Centre Hotels Jan 8, 2026 A&o Hostels has acquired two adjoining hotel properties in central Manchester as part of its European expansion and £500 million growth strategy. The group purchased the freehold of two four‑storey hotels on Portland and Dickinson Streets, previously operated under Accor franchises as an ibis and a Novotel. The site is strategically located between Deansgate and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Center Parcs Granted Planning Permission for £450 Million Holiday Village in the Scottish Borders Dec 9, 2025 Center Parcs has received planning approval for its first Scottish village, marking a significant expansion of the company’s UK and Ireland portfolio. The new Center Parcs Scottish Borders will be located on a rural site between Hawick and Selkirk, on land owned by the Buccleuch Group. The £450 million development is set to begin construction […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Gold Care Homes CEO Secures £18.2 Million Financing to Acquire Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor Dec 9, 2025 Gold Care Homes’ CEO and co-founder, Sukhi Gidar, has secured an £18.2 million loan from OakNorth to acquire the Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor, a 382-room hotel strategically located between Heathrow Airport and Windsor. The funding from OakNorth, a UK digital bank specializing in entrepreneurial and real estate lending, will support the acquisition of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GAIL’S Bakery Announces Major Expansion Across England with 40 New Stores Dec 3, 2025 GAIL’S Bakery is launching an ambitious expansion plan to open 40 new stores across England over the next year, with the programme scheduled to complete by around February 2026. The initiative marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to grow well beyond its London heartland, targeting towns and cities where strong demand and attractive […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City Developments Limited Acquires Holiday Inn London Kensington High Street for £280 Million Dec 3, 2025 City Developments Limited (CDL), the Singapore-based property investor controlled by billionaire Kwek Leng Beng, has acquired the Holiday Inn London Kensington High Street for £280 million ($370 million or S$480.2 million). The 706-room freehold hotel, covering 6,356 square meters, was purchased through CDL’s wholly-owned subsidiary Copthorne Hotel Holdings at approximately £396,600 per room. The property […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning Consent Granted for 102-bedroom Hotel in Edinburgh City Centre Dec 3, 2025 Planning consent has been granted by the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) to transform a sandstone office building on the edge of Edinburgh’s New Town into a sustainable 102-bedroom city centre hotel. Regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate is now set to progress with the redevelopment of Albany House, located at 58 Albany Street on the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
