Bloc Hotels
Coverage of Bloc Hotels, a UK-based hospitality brand known for its modular construction methods and tech-enabled guest experience. Reporting focuses on its operations, management, refurbishment activity, and market positioning within the UK hospitality sector. Content is tailored for UK hotel owners, general managers, and hospitality professionals monitoring independent hotel investments, heritage property management, and regional tourism trends.
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Jul- 2025 -16 JulyHotel Brands
Arora Group acquires Bloc Hotels
Arora Group has announced that it has acquired short stay specialist Bloc Hotels for an undisclosed fee. The purchase includes the 245-bedroom Bloc Gatwick and the 105-bedroom Bloc Birmingham, along with two further sites in the UK that are yet to be developed. The group believes that the purchase of…
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Jun- 2023 -28 JuneLatest News
Bloc Hotels launches collaboration with Opheem restaurant
Bloc Hotels and Michelin-starred restaurant Opheem have recently announced a unique collaboration to their customers. Running throughout July and August, the gastronomic getaway will offer a special 10-course tasting menu crafted by Opheem celebrity chef, Aktar Islam, as well as an overnight stay at Bloc Hotel in Birmingham. The package…
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Jun- 2021 -4 JuneHotels
Bloc Hotels names Paul Lewis as CFO
Bloc Hotels, a UK-based hotel chain, has announced the appointment of Paul Lewis as its new chief financial officer. Lewis brings a “wealth of experience” from across a mix of hospitality sectors as well as technology businesses and will support the “continuing expansion plans” of Bloc. He was previously CFO…
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Nov- 2019 -28 NovemberHotels
Bloc Hotel announces expansion plans for Gatwick South Terminal hotel
Bloc Hotel has announced plans to expand its Gatwick South Terminal hotel, following “unprecedented demand” from passengers wanting to stay at the property. Bloc’s landmark four-storey development will add 231 new bedrooms to its existing 245-bedroom hotel in Gatwick South Terminal. The new designed hotel will provide a mix of…
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12 NovemberHotels
Bloc Hotel announces plans for new Glasgow ‘landmark’ hotel
Bloc Hotel has announced it has acquired a former RBS cash counting centre in Glasgow, to be developed into a new “landmark” hotel. Bloc Hotels purchased Dale House, which is situated directly opposite Queen Street Station which is currently undergoing a £120m redevelopment. Planning has been granted to replace the…
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Jun- 2016 -9 JuneHotels
Bloc Hotels unveils plans for 25-storey Birmingham hotel
Bloc Hotels has unveiled plans for a multi-million development, which it says will “transform” the Birmingham skyline. The 25-storey Bloc Grand Central, which will be designed by architects Glenn Howells and entirely funded by private investors, will be a high-tech hotel located close to New Street Station. It is hoped…
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Jul- 2015 -3 JulyCurrent Affairs
Third runway will create demand for 3,500 new hotel rooms
The creation of a third runway at Heathrow Airport see demand for hotel rooms soar by 42% equating to an additional 3,500 bedrooms, according to estate agent Savills. The firm also said that the 10-year average occupancy for airport hotels of around 78% to 79% has made the locations particularly…
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Aug- 2014 -13 AugustHotels
Bloc hotels expands with new apart-rooms
Budget hotel group Bloc has announced the extension of its original Birmingham site with a group of apart-rooms. The extension, which is aimed at the long-stay business traveller, will see the introduction of 30 apart-rooms to the Bloc Birmingham site, a communal courtyard and glass walkways from the existing building.…
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