Kew Green Hotels aquires lease of Hotel Brooklyn Manchester and Leicester

Kew Green Hotels has acquired the lease of Hotel Brooklyn Manchester and Hotel Brooklyn Leicester with plans to turn both properties into Voco hotels by mid-2024.

Kew Green Hotels completed the acquisition for an undisclosed sum, signing a franchise agreement with IHG to turn both properties into Voco hotels.

Kew Green Hotels chief executive Chris Dexter said: “We are delighted to welcome these vibrant urban properties into the Kew Green family.

“We look forward to working with each of the hotel teams and our global partners at IHG Hotels & Resorts, to transform each hotel into a Voco to reflect each hotel’s character and charm. At Kew Green Hotels, we set ourselves apart by combining years of experience with innovative ideas to deliver outstanding hotel services, delivering exceptional returns for hotel owners and partners throughout our portfolio of independent hotels through to global brands.”

Matt Walton, senior director, UK&I development at IHG Hotels & Resorts, added: “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with long-standing partners, Kew Green Hotels, to bring two exciting properties to these vibrant UK cities. Our Voco hotels brand is one of our fastest growing, with over 100 properties signed and opened globally. Popular for its unique charm and seamless conversion process for owners, the transformation of these hotels is a shining example of what voco hotels embodies.”

Hotel Brooklyn Manchester and Hotel Brooklyn Leicester were part of the Bespoke Hotels group founded in 2000 by Haydn Fentum and Robin Sheppard.

The 189-bedroom Manchester hotel has won numerous awards for being one of the UK’s most accessible hotels, including a Catey award in 2021. While the 191-bedroom Leicester property has also been recognised for its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.