Clayton and Maldron Hotels now part of Scandic Hotels Group

Scandic Hotels Group announced on 2 November 2026 that it had completed the acquisition of Dalata Hotel Group’s hotel operations.

The €500 million transaction covers 57 hotels comprising approximately 12,500 rooms, alongside a development pipeline of 1,600 additional rooms. The acquisition strengthens the Swedish group’s European presence and brings the Clayton Hotels and Maldron Hotels brands into its portfolio.

The Swedish Scandic Hotels Group confirmed the completion, on 2 November 2026 of its acquisition of the hotel operating businesses of Dalata Hotel Group.

The acquisition is financed through Scandic’s available cash and credit facilities forming part of the long-term financing arrangements announced by the group in July 2026.

One of the principal consequences of the acquisition is the expansion of the group’s brand portfolio.

Scandic now incorporates Clayton Hotels and Maldron Hotels, two brands historically associated with Dalata and firmly established in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

This development enables the group to complement its Nordic foundations with a stronger presence in two major European hotel markets.

Following the transaction, Scandic Hotels Group reports a network of more than 320 hotels across 150 destinations and 11 markets.

For Jens Mathiesen, President & CEO of Scandic Hotels Group, the acquisition represents another step in the group’s growth trajectory.