Arora Group has acquired short-stay hotel operator Bloc Hotels for an undisclosed price.
The acquisition includes the 245-bedroom Bloc Gatwick and the 105-bedroom Bloc Birmingham in addition to two further sites in the UK that have yet to be developed.
Surinder Arora, CEO and chairman of Arora Group, said: “The acquisition of Bloc Hotels marks another exciting milestone for the Arora Group as we continue to build a diverse portfolio of assets across the UK. Bloc Gatwick allows us to further cement our presence at the airport, complementing our already successful Hilton, Sofitel and Crawley properties”
Rob Morgan, managing director of Bloc Hotels, added: “Bloc Hotels is pleased to announce the next chapter in its journey, as the Arora Group – renowned for its deep hospitality expertise and family-driven values – takes the helm. With a shared respect for the Bloc brand and culture, the Arora Group brings not only the operational strength and experience to scale the business, but a genuine enthusiasm for its future.
“This transition marks a new phase of growth, including the upcoming developments of Bloc Grand Central and Bloc Glasgow. The founders of Bloc express their heartfelt gratitude to the team that shaped the brand and have full confidence in Arora’s vision to carry it forward with integrity and ambition.”
