JLL advises on 732-bedroom central London hotel transaction
News release
17 December 2025
IGB-led consortium sells St Giles London Hotel to Criterion Capital for £220 million
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A consortium led by IGB Corporation Berhad has successfully completed the sale of the St Giles London Hotel for £220 million, representing £300,000 per key. The Malaysian corporation divested the 732-bedroom landmark hotel to Criterion Capital, a real estate owner and long-term investor, with JLL acting as exclusive sell-side advisor throughout the transaction process.
Following over three decades of ownership since 1994, the consortium moved to capitalise on strong investor appetite for vacant possession opportunities with secular tailwinds in the capital. The sale represents one of the year's most significant hospitality transactions for the UK.
Situated on an island site at the crossroads of Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road, the Hotel sits one block west of the British Museum, just south of University College London, and borders Soho and Covent Garden, benefitting from an optimal balance of corporate and leisure transient business.
Christopher Exler, Executive Vice President at JLL hotels & hospitality group, said: "St Giles London is an incredible piece of real estate given its scale and forward upside in a Triple-A location – there’s really nothing like it. The asset’s repositioning potential within the select service segment and amidst Central London’s supply constraints is exciting and we’re excited to have advised on this milestone transaction."
William Duffey, Head of EMEA Hotels at JLL, added: “This transaction further demonstrates that owner operators are one of the most active buyers in the market today, bringing both capital and operational expertise to unlock value. St Giles provides a unique opportunity of optionality within central London, offering significant potential across multiple strategic directions. With a growing portfolio of hotel assets across the UK, Criterion Capital’s strategic acquisitions, responsible stewardship and focus on long-term value creation make them a strong custodian for an asset of this scale and prominence.”
JLL's London-based hotel capital markets team advised on the transaction, including Will Duffey, Christopher Exler, and Leon Somers. Mishcon de Reya acted for the Seller. A multi-disciplinary team from Deloitte Legal and Tax led by partner, Vaqas Farooq, advised Criterion Capital
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