Fattal Hotel Group’s First UK Acquisition: A Strategic Entry into the American Market
Fattal Hotel Group, owner and operator of 329 hotels in 22 countries, including the flagship Leonardo Hotels brand, has signed an agreement to acquire The Blakely Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The acquisition marks the company’s first hotel investment in the United States and a significant milestone in its evolution from a leading European hospitality operator into a global hotel group. The acquisition completed on 7th July 2026.
Located on West 55th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenue, the 117-room property occupies a prime position in the heart of Manhattan’s hotel and entertainment district and is within a short walking distance of Central Park, Times Square and Fifth Avenue.
The hotel, a pre-war structure features 117 guestrooms, including 42 suites, with room sizes notably larger than the Manhattan average
Following completion of the acquisition, Fattal Hotel Group plans to undertake a comprehensive renovation and repositioning programme. The hotel will remain closed during redevelopment and is expected to reopen in mid-2027 under one of the group’s existing brands.
David Fattal, Founder of The Fattal Group said: “Entering the US market is a landmark moment for Fattal Hotel Group, and a major strategic step in our continued international growth. New York is one of the world’s most important hospitality markets and the ideal location for our first US property.
By Andrea Thompson