B&B Hotels Expands UK Portfolio with Five Hotel AcquisitionsB&B Hotels Expands UK Portfolio with Five Hotel Acquisitions French budget hotel chain B&B Hotels has made a strategic move to acquire five hotels in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in its expansion plans. The acquisition includes properties in Derby, Birmingham, Ipswich, Inverness, and Warrington. These former Pentahotels will undergo a “light renovation” to align with B&B Hotels’ standards, ensuring a comfortable and modern experience for guests. Notably, all hotels will remain operational during the renovation process. With this acquisition, B&B Hotels now boasts a portfolio of six locations in the UK, including the Heathrow hotel acquired earlier this year. The company’s ambitious growth strategy targets the opening of ten hotels in the UK by 2035. Fabrice Collet, President and CEO of B&B Hotels, expressed excitement about the latest expansion: “This acquisition is a significant step in our UK expansion plans and aligns with our global ambition to have 3,000 hotels within 10 years. Our successful growth model and commitment to guest value have made us a trusted brand in Europe, and we aim to replicate that experience in the UK.” Patrick O’Connell, CEO of B&B Hotels UK, added: “Today’s announcement marks a thrilling expansion for our presence in the UK. We eagerly anticipate welcoming guests to our new locations in Birmingham, Ipswich, Inverness, Warrington, and Derby. As we continue our expansion, we will drive into other cities and leisure hotspots across the UK.” The acquisition highlights B&B Hotels’ commitment to providing affordable and high-quality accommodations in key destinations. The chain plans to enhance the guest experience with its signature amenities and warm hospitality.
French budget hotel chain B&B Hotels has acquired five hotels in the UK, including one in Derby.
B&B Hotels has acquired the former Pentahotels hotels in Birmingham, Ipswich, Inverness, Warrington and Derby.
The Pentahotel properties are undergoing a ‘light renovation’ but will remain open at all times.
The acquisition brings the total portfolio to six locations, in addition to the B&B Hotels hotel at Heathrow which was acquired in April this year.
The company plans to open ten hotels in the UK by 2035.
Fabrice Collet, president and chief executive officer of B&B Hotels, said: “This latest acquisition of five hotels follows our first hotel at Heathrow Terminal 5 and is a significant step in our UK expansion plans – and our global ambition to have 3,000 hotels within 10 years. Our successful growth model and commitment to guest value have made us a beloved brand across Europe, and we are excited to bring that same experience to guests in the UK.”
Patrick O’Connell, CEO of B&B Hotels UK added: “Today’s announcement is an exciting step for our UK presence, with B&B Hotels joining the community in Birmingham, Ipswich, Inverness, Warrington and Derby. We look forward to welcoming guests to our hotels in these locations as we continue our expansion into other cities, tourism and leisure hotspots across the UK.”
