(TAN): Following the acquisition in December 2021 of Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa by Arora Group, the signing of an agreement has been announced to redevelop the hotel under the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. The announcement demonstrates the growing partnership between Arora and hospitality group Accor, whose collection of brands includes Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
The hotel will join Fairmont properties across the UK and Ireland, such as The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, in London; Fairmont St Andrews in Scotland; Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, in Ireland; and the Arora-owned Fairmont Windsor Park near historic Windsor. With more than 90 destinations around the globe, Fairmont is known for its grand and awe-inspiring properties, many steeped in rich history and all assuming a very special place at the heart of their local communities.
Prior to rebranding as a Fairmont hotel, Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa will undergo a major revamp over the next few years. Dating back to 1601, the estate spans 1,100 acres of pristine land on the border of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Beyond the magnificent and historic facade of the Mansion House, the building is a 5-star country house hotel boasting exceptional facilities and offering luxurious yet relaxed service.
Excellent transport links between St. Pancras and Luton Parkway railway stations mean the hotel is easily reachable from London or Cambridge. As one of the most accessible hotels to Luton airport, it is a convenient destination for domestic and international travellers alike.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner again with Arora Group, building upon our tremendous success at Fairmont Windsor Park,” said Sébastien Bazin, chairman and CEO of Accor. “This is an exciting project, truly a piece of history in this region, and we are honoured that Arora has entrusted it to Fairmont.”
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Mark Willis, CEO of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, said: “This is a perfect addition to a collection of hotels that already includes such icons as The Plaza in New York, The Savoy in London, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai.”
Surinder Arora, founder and chairman of Arora Group, said: “Luton Hoo’s heritage is exceptional with guests such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip spending part of their honeymoon there and Sir Winston Churchill giving his famous post World War II speech to a crowd of 110,000 people. Building on our existing expertise with the brand at Fairmont Windsor Park, we cannot wait to commence the redevelopment and bring this stunning hotel back to its full glory and potential.”
