UK: Hospitality group KE Hotels has acquired The Queen Hotel Cheltenham from Sutton Hotel Collection, marking its fifth owned property in the UK.
The 84-bedroom hotel is housed in a Grade II-listed building in the centre of Cheltenham. Built in the 1800s, it sits on a 1.13-acre site overlooking Imperial Square.
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.”
Anil Khanna, managing director of KE Hotels said: “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.”
Savills acted on behalf of Sutton Hotel Collection in the deal. James Greenslade, director at Savills hotels capital markets, said: “The Queens Hotel offers significant value-add potential, including lapsed planning consent for a four-storey extension with function rooms and 17 additional bedrooms.
“The sale of this property mirrors the uptick in single asset transactions we are seeing in the market, with single asset transactions totalling £1.35 billion in H1 2025, marking an 8.4 per cent year-on-year increase and 1.7 per cent above the 10-year H1 average of £1.33 billion. We wish KE Hotels every success with their new venture.”
In addition to the Queen Hotel Cheltenham, KE Hotels owns the Hotel Indigo Newcastle, Lindon Lodge Oxford, Moxy Manchester and a collection of eight hotels in California.
It also manages Hampton by Hilton hotels in Birmingham, Newcastle and Sheffield.
Highlights:
• KE Hotels has acquired The Queen Hotel Cheltenham from Sutton Hotel Collection, marking its fifth UK property.
• The 84-bedroom hotel is located in a Grade II-listed building in Cheltenham’s town centre.
• Built in the 1800s, the property overlooks Imperial Square on a 1.13-acre site.