Arora Group acquires Bloc Hotels

UK-based hotel operator Arora Group has acquired Bloc Hotels, a company known for its strategically located, efficient short-stay hotels. 

Birmingham, Jewellery Quarter

Bloc Hotels focuses on compact, well-designed rooms that provide guests with a cost-effective experience.
This acquisition includes Bloc's 245-bedroom Bloc Gatwick, South Terminal and 105-bedroom Bloc Birmingham, Jewellery Quarter, as well as two undeveloped locations in the UK.
The Arora Group, initially focused on airport hotels, has been expanding its portfolio to include city centre, country house, and other real estate assets. 
The purchase of Bloc Hotels continues this diversification strategy and reinforces Arora Group's position as a leading hotel operator at Gatwick Airport.
Surinder Arora, CEO and chairman of the Arora Group, commented: “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.”
Dentons advised the Arora Group on the acquisition.