West Sussex hotel poised for investment after sale to Britannia Hotels

The West Sussex hotel formerly branded as the 'Crowne Plaza Felbridge' has been sold for an undisclosed price to Britannia Hotels, said property advisor Christie & Co.
The hotel has 116 ensuite bedrooms on the ground and first floors, as well as a health club and spa with a fitness centre, treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and indoor pool. Gatwick Airport is just a 20-minute drive away.
Robert Ferrari, the chief executive of Britannia Hotels, said: "I am delighted that so early in 2025 we are able to announce the acquisition of our 65th hotel which will be rebranded as ‘Elite Venue Selection Felbridge’.
"The hotel will be joining fifteen other landmark hotels we own, which sit in our collection www.theelitevenueselection.co.uk.
"Our plans to invest in the hotel will enhance its appeal to a wider range of corporate and leisure guests attracted by the whole selection of facilities on offer and is evidence again that we are focussed on retaining our position as the UK’s largest privately owned hotel group," he added.
The hotel has been sold on behalf of MCAP Global Finance (UK) LLP, the UK affiliate of New York headquartered global asset manager Marathon Asset Management L.P. (Marathon).
Jeremy Jones, head of Hotels Brokerage at Christie & Co, added: "We are delighted to be able to announce this significant sale on behalf of Marathon.
"Having sold approximately 100 hotels in 2024, to maintain this momentum into the new year is positive; we’re looking forward to announcing similar sales in the weeks ahead and we wish Britannia Hotels many successful years owning and operating this hotel."