who owns the ritz london

The Ritz London is currently owned by Qatari businessman Abdulhadi Mana Al- Hajri , who acquired the hotel in March 2020 from the Barclay family via a private Qatari investment vehicle.

Current ownership

• The iconic Ritz Hotel in Piccadilly was sold in 2020 to a private Qatari investor, identified in industry and business reports as Abdulhadi Mana Al-Hajri.

• The purchase price was widely reported to be around £700 million, reflecting its status as one of the most valuable hotel assets in the UK.

Background and recent changes

• Before the 2020 sale, the hotel had been owned since 1995 by the billionaire Barclay brothers, who bought it through Ellerman Investments and restored it extensively.

• Under the new Qatari ownership, The Ritz London has been undergoing or planning a major renovation project of about £300 million, with works expected to be completed around 2026 to keep it competitive in the top tier of global luxury hotels.

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