The Luton Hoo Hotel is set to undergo a a multi-million-pound redevelopment under the same iconic luxury brand behind The Savoy in London and The Plaza in New York.
Last Year, owners The Arora Group announced that the estate, which dates back to 1601 and contains a five-star 228-room hotel, a golf course and spa would be revamped so that Luton Hoo can bid to host golf’s prestigious Ryder Cup in either 2031 or 2035.
The Arora Group has just announced an agreement to redevelop the hotel under the globally renowned Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. The announcement demonstrates the growing partnership between Arora Group and world leading hospitality group Accor, whose expansive collection of brands includes Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
The hotel will join iconic 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 taking on the Fairmont flag, Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa will undergo redevelopment over the next few years, bringing the hotel to new levels of luxury, unparalleled in the area.
“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 & CEO, Accor.
“This is an exciting project, truly a piece of history in this region, and we are honored that Arora has entrusted it to Fairmont.”
Mark Willis, CEO of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, said: “There are few hotels in the world with the incredible heritage and grand, elegant estate of Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa.
“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.
“We will be honoured to welcome the Luton Hoo Hotel to the Fairmont family, and are excited to see the property’s transformation unfold over the coming months and years.”
Surinder Arora, Founder and Chairman of Arora Group, said: “We are incredibly proud to bring the prestigious Fairmont brand once again to Arora’s portfolio of hotels. Over the last decade, our estate has grown significantly, and we are excited to have this historic hotel join our other flagship properties.
“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 is full glory and potential.“
For more information on the current Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa visit www.lutonhoo.co.uk.
