The Dean Hotel Group has announced that it has agreed to sell a majority stake in its business to an investment vehicle that is managed and led by Lifestyle Hospitality Capital (LHC) Group, and backed by funds advised by Elliott Investment Management L.P.
The hotels will continue to be managed and operated by The Dean Hotel Group under its own brands including The Dean, The Mayson, The Clarence, The Devlin, The Leinster and Glasson Lakehouse.
New Hotels
The Dean brand has three hotels operating in Ireland, with two hotels set to open in the UK by 2025.
The award-winning restaurants and bars will also continue to be operated internally by The Dean Hotel Group under its own brands such as Sophie’s, Ryleigh’s, Roberta’s and Layla’s.
McKillen Company
Completion is expected in the fourth quarter of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.
The Dean Hotel Group has noted founder Paddy McKillen Jr and the McKillen Company will retain a stake and remain involved in the business.
'Distinctive Irish Vision'
“We are delighted to have agreed this transaction, which will create a partnership between Ireland’s leading hospitality company and a best-in-class hospitality investment management platform," said Paddy McKillen Jr.
"We are confident that The Dean Hotel Group will continue to thrive, as our partners at LHC both understand and embrace our distinctive Irish vision of hospitality that runs through The Dean Hotel Group portfolio.”
LHC
Founded in 2023, LHC is a global investment management platform that provides partners with access to a diversified range of value-add investment opportunities across the lifestyle hospitality and operational real estate spectrum.
It has a team of private equity and lifestyle hospitality real estate specialists focused on investing in global hospitality real estate, brands and operating platforms.
'Exceptional Collection'
"As experienced investors in this space, we were drawn to the exceptional collection of locally designed and curated hotels, bars and restaurants that Paddy and his team have developed," said Keith Evans, founder & CEO of LHC.
“We look forward to continuing to honour The Dean Hotel Group’s Irish heritage as we work together to deliver on the next phase of growth for the portfolio.”
