Edinburgh boutique hotel, The Bruntsfield Hotel, has been acquired by Dubai-based Dutco Group from owners, Castleforge. Castleforge bought the 74-room hotel in 2021 and recently completed their refurbishment programme which included the bedrooms and restaurant along with the brand repositioning.
It marks the second acquisition in Scotland by Dutco within the space of a year, following the earlier purchase of Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort near Glasgow. Align Partners, who also worked on the Mar Hall purchase, provided strategic investment advisory and will manage The Bruntsfield along with Mar Hall.
The group said that “further significant investment is planned to transform and reposition The Bruntsfield Hotel, as a leading luxury hotel, aligning it with the highest standards of the hospitality industry.”
Nelson Gibb, Group Chief Executive Officer at Dutco Group, said, “Expanding further into Scotland’s vibrant hospitality market so soon after acquiring Mar Hall reflects our strong belief in Scotland as a world-class destination. We look forward to bringing our vast hospitality expertise to reposition The Bruntsfield and contributing to its continued success as a cherished part of the Edinburgh hospitality landscape.”
Chris King, Managing Director at Align Partners, said, “We look forward to building on The Bruntsfield’s strong foundation of heritage and excellence. Our aim is to enhance its offerings and ensure it remains a top choice for travellers seeking both leisure and business stays in Edinburgh. We will work closely with The Bruntsfield team and our partners to enhance the hotel while continuing to offer exceptional service.”
“The Bruntsfield has become a well-regarded boutique offering in Edinburgh. This sale marks the next stage in our business plan, and we can’t wait to see the hotel go from strength-to-strength under new ownership.”
Under the new ownership, business will continue as normal, with all existing leisure, and business bookings retained with upgrade works planned during 2025.
Dutco’s portfolio includes luxury properties in Dubai, the Maldives, and the Seychelles, operated under its own JA brand, and hotel properties in the United States and Scotland. The deal is the latest in a series of successful hospitality transactions for Align Partners, including Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort, currently undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment, and follows major refurbishments of properties such as The Morrison Dublin, and the Curio Collection by Hilton, in Dublin.
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