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Cushman & Wakefield Advises On The Sale Of The Great Northern Hotel At London’s King’s Cross

Richard Coleman • 01/07/2024
Great Northern Hotel webcard.jpgLONDON, 01 July - Cushman & Wakefield is pleased to announce the successful sale of the Great Northern Hotel, London, to Turkish owner operator Kaya Holdings for an undisclosed sum. Cushman & Wakefield acted for the seller, a private equity investor. Kaya Holdings was advised by BlackGate and Fladgate LLP.

The impressive 88-key Great Northern Hotel at the heart of King’s Cross St Pancras is widely considered as one of London’s first purpose-built hotels. Opened in 1854, its iconic curved architecture was designed by Lewis Cubitt, the celebrated architect responsible for King’s Cross station which had opened two years previously. Impeccably renovated and reopened in 2013, the property is branded under Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio.

The transaction follows a string of major Cushman & Wakefield hotel deals in the capital, including the acquisition of the Covent Garden Hotel on behalf of Firmdale Hotels and the sale of both New London House and Great Tower Street which are both poised for conversion to hotel use.

The UK hotel transaction market continues to rebound with momentum, with 2024 volumes set to exceed all years since 2019, driven by underlying confidence in the sector and a resurgence in portfolio and platform trades.

Ed Fitch, Head of Hospitality UK & Ireland at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “The Great Northern Hotel represented a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful heritage hotel in a superb strategic London location. As such, it attracted a wide range of interest, underlining the enduring appeal of London as a hotel investment destination. Confidence in UK hospitality more widely continues to grow with new entrants attracted to the market. We would like to extend our congratulations to Kaya Group on their acquisition.”

Jack Wallsworth, Associate Director in Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Hospitality team, added: “This deal adds to our track record in the UK’s capital where we have live or recent deals across almost all of London’s central boroughs. The Great Northern represents a true piece of London’s history, while providing operational flexibility and a host of value-add opportunities for the buyer. This heritage complements the modernity of the ever-evolving King’s Cross estate, creating the perfect location for Kaya’s international debut. We wish them all the best as the custodians of the next chapter for this iconic property.”
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2023, the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), sustainability and more. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.

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