UK: Accor has signed an agreement with development and investment firm Select Group to introduce the Mövenpick brand to the UK, with the opening scheduled for late 2027.
The hotel will be located in Hampshire, occupying the former Old Thorns Estate & Resort, a countryside property extending across more than 300 acres. The site will undergo a comprehensive renovation to reposition it as a premium resort destination under the Mövenpick flag.
Upon completion, the 194-room hotel will feature a championship golf course, 2,500 square metres of conference and meeting space, and a ballroom with capacity for over 500 guests. Additional amenities will include four restaurants, a wellness centre with a new spa, and extensive leisure facilities.
Graham Dodd, vice president of development for UK and Ireland across Accor’s premium, midscale and economy brands, said the signing marks a significant step in expanding the group’s premium portfolio in the UK. He added that Mövenpick’s reputation for culinary excellence and environmental responsibility aligns well with guest expectations in the market.
Mövenpick Hampshire – Old Thorns will join Accor’s portfolio of more than 200 hotels across the United Kingdom and Ireland, contributing to the group’s global estate of over 5,700 properties worldwide.
Israr Liaqat, group CEO of Select Group, said the estate’s heritage and scale provide a strong foundation for the brand’s UK debut. He noted that the partnership with Accor aims to transform the property into a leading resort destination, combining its historic character with Mövenpick’s Swiss-inspired hospitality.
Headquartered in Dubai, Select Group has delivered more than 20 million square feet of residential, commercial, hospitality and retail developments, with a further 6,000 units currently in the development pipeline.
