3 min readLeonardo Hotels UK & Ireland, a leading hotel group operating 63 centrally located properties with more than 13,000 rooms, has announced the acquisition of The Bristol Hotel from The Doyle Collection. Following a rebrand to Leonardo Royal Hotel Bristol, the hotel will become the group's second property in the city.
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The acquisition makes Leonardo Royal Hotel Bristol the group's tenth Leonardo Royal Hotel in the UK, joining properties in London, Southampton, Glasgow, Birmingham, Oxford, Brighton and Edinburgh.
Properties within the Leonardo Royal Hotels portfolio combine contemporary design and premium amenities with prime city-centre locations. Designed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travellers, Leonardo Royal Hotels' exceptional facilities make every stay seamless and enjoyable.
Bristol is one of the UK's most popular destinations, renowned for its thriving creative and technology sectors, world-class universities and strong appeal to both domestic and international visitors. With its rich cultural heritage and year-round calendar of events, the city continues to attract students, professionals, and leisure travellers alike.
Boasting an unrivalled waterfront location on Bristol's harbourside, Leonardo Royal Hotel Bristol is perfectly positioned amongst acclaimed restaurants, lively nightlife and some of the city's most popular cultural attractions.
Each room will offer a spacious, comfortable bed designed to provide a restful night's sleep after a busy day of work or sightseeing, alongside complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, an in-room safe, work desk, telephone and ironing facilities, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for every guest.
Guests will also be able to enjoy a range of on-site amenities, including Leo’s Bar and Restaurant, a fully equipped fitness centre and on-site parking. The hotel will also feature nine flexible meeting and event spaces, accommodating up to 400 delegates, making it an attractive destination for conferences, corporate events and celebrations.
Jason Carruthers, MD of Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland said: "We are delighted to welcome The Bristol Hotel into the Leonardo Hotels family. With its outstanding harbourside location, strong reputation and excellent facilities, Leonardo Royal Hotel Bristol is a fantastic addition to our growing portfolio. This acquisition reflects our continued commitment to investing in high-quality hotels in key destinations and delivering exceptional experiences for both business and leisure guests."
The hotel will now embark on an ambitious, phased £11.5 million refurbishment programme, enhancing guest rooms and public spaces to create a premium experience that reflects the renowned Leonardo Royal brand. The investment will modernise the hotel while preserving its strong local character, ensuring it continues to meet the evolving needs of today's business and leisure travellers.
This acquisition further strengthens Leonardo Hotels' position as one of the UK and Ireland's leading hotel brands and forms part of the wider growth strategy of Fattal Hotels. Recent acquisitions across New York, France, Spain and Greece demonstrate the group's ambitious international expansion plans. Today, Fattal Hotels owns and operates 332 hotels across more than 140 destinations worldwide, encompassing over 59,000 rooms, and continues to pursue opportunities to expand its global presence.
Guy Vardi and Yaniv Amzaleg of Fattal Hotel Group commented: “This acquisition kicks off our third partnership with institutional investors in the last 4 years, in which we already secured more than 850 million euros of equity for new acquisitions. We are grateful for the continued trust placed in us by the investors of Fattal Partnerships. We look forward to continuing and expanding our international hospitality platform with more than 330 hotels across 22 countries, creating long-term value for our partners and stakeholders.”
