Industry
Hilton acquires controlling share in Sydell Group
Worldwide: Hospitality company Hilton has acquired a majority controlling interest in hotel developer and operator Sydell Group to expand the NoMad Hotels brand worldwide.
Industry
Queensgate buys Freehand Hotels from Sydell Group
US: London-based Queensgate Investments has acquired Freehand Hotels for around $400 million. Queensgate, which also owns Generator, is buying the New York-based lodging company from vendors hotel Sydell Group and private-equity investor Ronald Burkle’s firm. The deal includes the Freehand hotel operating company, four hotels and the Broken Shaker food
Industry
Sydell Group to open first European NoMad hotel in London
UK: The European NoMad hotel will open in summer 2020 at the former Bow Street Magistrates Court in London. The NoMad London will mark the brand’s first site outside the US. Led by Sydell Group, which developed The Ned in partnership with Soho House Group, the Grade II 19th century
Videos
BHN at Sleep + Eat: Jeremy Selman, Sydell Group
Jeremy Selman, president and co-founder of Sydell Group, talks to BHN about collaboration at The Ned, bringing Freehand to Europe, and Brexit. Filmed at Sleep + Eat 2018 in London.
Hotel
Soho House and Sydell Group reveal plans for The Ned
UK: Partners reveal plans for City of London hotel, clubs and restaurants. London-based Soho House & Co and New York’s Sydell Group have joined forces to create The Ned, a hotel, club and collection of restaurants in the former Midland Bank building City of The building takes its name from
Industry
Sydell sues Ennismore boss in $30m lawsuit
US: Andrew Zobler, founder and CEO of Sydell Group, has reportedly issued a lawsuit against Ennismore founder Sharan Pasricha for attempting to “sabotage” a rival hotel deal.
Hotel
Sydell reveals hotel and student housing concept
US: Softly opening this summer, Penny Williamsburg is a hotel and student housing concept created by Sydell Group.
Industry
NoMad Hotels announces first residential project
US: NoMad Residences Wynwood marks the first residential project from NoMad Hotels and its parent company Sydell Group.
Movers and Shakers
AKA appoints chief operating officer
US/UK: Luxury hotel and residence brand AKA has named T. Blake Danner as the group’s chief operating officer.
Movers and Shakers
The Twenty Two appoints managing director
UK: Luxury lifestyle hotel The Twenty Two, located in Mayfair, London, has appointed Michelle Walder as its managing director, effective 3 July 2023.