Hotels group targets northern cities for development and acquisitions

York-based group, BWH Hotels, say it is preparing for further growth with targets across the north of England.

BWH Hotels is the UK’s largest group of independent hotels with brands – including Best Western and luxury World Hotels – supporting hoteliers with commercial operations.

This year alone, it has added 832 rooms and 12 hotels to its portfolio. These properties are located across the country from Eastbourne in the south coast, to Sunderland in the North East.

Also joining the group this year was its first partnership with a long-stay location, with the Liverpool Dockside Aparthotel becoming of the group.

Now BWH Hotels explains it is looking for hoteliers in cities in the north of England such as Leeds and Manchester.

Robert Alley, BWH Hotels GB brand director, said: “Given our incredible business growth in 2024, our ambitions for Northern city-centre locations in 2025 and beyond are challenging but definitely achievable.

“There are still key cities in the North with city centre hotels which could genuinely benefit from joining forces with BWH Hotels and we look forward to welcoming more high quality independent hotels to our group.

“We pride ourselves on delivering value to our partner hotels and is exactly why many choose to stay with us for decades.”

Worldwide BWH Hotels now operates out of more than 100 countries, with 4,200 hotels and 60 million rewards members.