Cheyne Capital provides £525m loan to Fattal for London hotel refinancings

Cheyne Capital has provided a £525m (€623m) senior loan to Fattal Hotels Group to support the refinancing of four London hotels.

The hotels were acquired by Fattal in 2019 and have operated under the Leonardo Hotels brand, the European arm of the Fattal Hotel Group. The four hotels are the NYX Hotel London Holborn, Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge and Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s.

Alongside its own funds, Cheyne’s long-term supporter, Migdal Insurance Company, also participated in the refinancing.

Arron Taggart, head of UK Investment at Cheyne Real Estate, said: “This refinancing is one of the largest so far in 2024 and demonstrates our ability to execute high-quality transactions of size.

“In Fattal, we have both an operator of the highest calibre as well as a funding partner that is willing to step up when required. The London hotel market is proving to be a compelling investment as it continues to recover post COVID-19, and we will continue to seek out similar best-in-class investments such as this.”

Erez Migdali, chief investment officer at Migdal Insurance Company, said: “Migdal Insurance is delighted to partner again with Cheyne Capital on this exciting refinance of a high-quality hotel portfolio operated by Fattal.

“Financing this portfolio in key tourist destinations, alongside our longstanding partners at Cheyne, aligns perfectly with Migdal’s expertise in real estate investment and our commitment to supporting the growth of strong companies like Fattal Hotels. We are confident that these London hotels will continue to thrive and deliver excellent returns for policyholders.”

Guy Vardi, M&A director of Fattal European Partnerships, added: “We are pleased to collaborate with Cheyne Capital, who have brought their exceptional expertise to this significant, high-profile financing of our beautiful hotels in London.

“Partnering with them, alongside Migdal Insurance Company, demonstrates the trust they have in our operational performance and hospitality platform, ensuring we continue to elevate our offerings in this vibrant city.”

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