King Street's Strategic €400 Million Investment in Room00 Group Fuels European Expansion

In a notable move within the hospitality industry, King Street Capital Management, a prominent global alternative investment firm, has made headlines with its strategic equity investment of up to €400 million in Room00 Group. As Southern Europe's leading urban lifestyle hospitality platform, Room00 is poised to capitalize on this funding to enhance its market reach and expand its presence across key European cities.

Room00 Group: A Beacon of Innovative Hospitality

Room00 Group stands out with its unique combination of design, local expertise, and technology to deliver an authentic urban travel experience. Currently, the company has a diverse portfolio of over 2,500 rooms and operates 50 assets. Their brands cater to various traveler profiles, including Room00 Hostels, Toc Hostels, room Select Hotels, and LETOH LETOH. Each brand not only reflects contemporary design but also responds to the increasing demand for genuine travel experiences in prime urban locales.

The Investment's Impact on Expansion Strategy

The funds from King Street will significantly bolster Room00's pan-European expansion strategy. This investment enables Room00 to focus on acquiring hotel properties in prime micro-locations within vibrant cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Porto, Milan, Rome, and Florence. This strategy aligns with Room00’s established growth model, which relies on leases and hotel management agreements, while now also allowing for direct property acquisitions.

Room00 has recognized the potential in Italy, selecting Kryalos SGR to establish a new property investment vehicle. As a result, the company plans to augment its portfolio to a total of 200 assets and 15,000 rooms throughout Southern Europe over the next four years. Additionally, Room00 is targeting the London market, aiming to negotiate its first asset and deepen its reach into the UK by the end of 2025.

Confidence in Room00's Vision

Paul Brennan, Partner and Co-Head of Real Estate at King Street, expressed confidence in Room00, describing it as one of the most innovative and scalable platforms in the European hospitality landscape. He highlighted Room00's integrated operating model and its strategic focus on top city center locations, positioning it as an attractive partner for King Street’s real estate growth strategy in Europe.

Building on this belief, Ignacio Requena, Founder and CEO of Room00 Group, stated, "This investment from King Street validates our business model as the leading vertically integrated hotel operating and investment platform in the Southern European urban lifestyle hospitality industry. It will allow us to accelerate growth via acquisitions of prime real estate, attract the best talent, and open new opportunities for collaboration with investors who share our long-term vision."

The Road Ahead: Collaborations and Growth

As Room00 prepares for significant growth, it has received advisory support from notable firms including GRC IM and CBRE Investment Banking, with legal advice from Garrigues, Cuatrecasas, and Across Legal. For King Street, advising legal entities included Uría Menéndez and Allen Overy Shearman, illustrating the robust support structure accompanying this strategic investment.

King Street Capital Management, established in 1995, manages assets exceeding $28 billion across public and private markets. The firm's specialized knowledge in identifying compelling investments particularly shines through this partnership with Room00, aiming for high-quality real estate opportunities in major markets.

This investment not only reflects King Street’s commitment to high-value real estate but also promises a revitalized urban hospitality landscape in Southern Europe, setting the stage for dynamic and sustainable growth that aligns with evolving traveler preferences.

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