Historic hotel added to KE expansion

KE Hotels have added an eighth UK property to their portfolio after buying The Queens Hotel, in Cheltenham.

The Grade II-listed landmark in the centre of Cheltenham becomes KE Hotels’ fifth owned property, adding to the three hotels they manage in the country. 

The 84-bedroom Queens Hotel sits at the heart of the historic town of Cheltenham, on a one-acre site adjacent to Imperial Gardens and is recognised as one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the region.  

Josh Watts, chief operating officer at KE Hotels, said: “We’re delighted to welcome The Queens Hotel Cheltenham into the KE Hotels portfolio.

“To own a hotel of such historic standing in the centre of one of the UK’s most iconic spa towns is a real privilege. 

“We’re excited to work alongside a fantastic onsite team to build on the hotel’s heritage and deliver an exceptional guest experience.” 

The recent acquisition follows a series of recent growth milestones for KE Hotels, including the additions of Hotel Indigo Newcastle and Holiday Inn Luton Airport, where the company has secured planning permission to expand the property and unlocking further value at the site. 

Last year KE Hotels also assumed management of three Hampton by Hilton hotels in Newcastle, Birmingham Broad Street and Sheffield under HMA agreements, further diversifying its operating model. 

Company bosses say that with a growing and diversified portfolio, KE Hotels remains focused on delivering ‘exceptional performance, partnering with leading brands and hotel owners and driving value across its assets’.  

This acquisition further demonstrates KE Hotels’ ongoing commitment to expanding its presence in the key regional locations, driven by a strategy centred on sustainable growth and delivering strong operational performance.  

Anil Khanna, managing director of KE Hotels, added: “This is an exciting time for KE Hotels as we continue to build momentum in our growth strategy. 

“The addition of The Queens Hotel Cheltenham not only strengthens our owned portfolio but also reflects our long-term vision of acquiring and managing distinctive properties in strategic UK destinations.

“We’re incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made and the team that’s driving it forward.” 

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