Results
Criterion Capital partners with Opportunity London to drive investment and scale growth
Criterion Capital proudly announces its partnership with Opportunity London as a Team London Supporter.
Happy New Year from the Aziz family!
As we step into the New Year, we reflect on 2024 not only as a year of milestones but as one of shared purpose and community.
Festive wishes from Criterion Capital!
As 2024 draws to a close, we at Criterion Capital wanted to reflect on an extraordinary year, extending heartfelt gratitude to our community and stakeholders.
Criterion Capital set to illuminate Piccadilly Circus with permanent digital screens on London Pavilion
Criterion Capital is proud to announce a major milestone in the revitalisation of Piccadilly Circus. Planning permission, on appeal, has been secured to install two permanent cutting-edge LED screens on the historic London Pavilion, returning the building to its former glory as a beacon of illuminated advertising.
Criterion Capital hosts inaugural Criterion Connects: Festive Celebration to support the last remaining school in Soho
Last week, we proudly hosted our second Criterion Connects event and inaugural Festive Celebration at the historic St Anne’s Church in Soho, marking the close of 2024 in a truly meaningful way.
Criterion Capital acquires iconic City of London site, accelerating UK-wide rollout of Zedwell hotel concept
Criterion Capital has announced the acquisition of One Princes Street, an historic site in the heart of the City of London, marking a pivotal step in the rapid UK-wide growth of its innovative Zedwell Hotels brand.
Criterion Capital secures £25m investment from Cynergy Bank to supercharge Zedwell hotel expansion
Criterion Capital has secured a £25 million investment facility from Cynergy Bank, setting the stage for an ambitious expansion of its pioneering Zedwell Hotels brand.
Halima Aziz invited to speak on Annual Hospitality Conference panel
Our Head of Hotels, Halima Aziz, was recently invited to speak at this year’s Annual Hospitality Conference (AHC) in Manchester.
Criterion Capital hosts Art After Dark light trail installations by acclaimed artist Chila Burman MBE on the London Trocadero
We are delighted to unveil our participation in Art of London's Art After Dark light trail, hosting two captivating artworks on our Trocadero building, home to our flagship Zedwell Hotels Piccadilly Circus, created by acclaimed artist Chila Kumari Burman MBE!
Criterion Capital launches Criterion Connects 🔗!
This week marked the exciting launch of our new dedicated stakeholder engagement programme, 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 🔗!
The West End becomes longest serving Purple Flag area in the world
We are proud to celebrate the continued success of Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, which has once again been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its world-class evening and night-time economy.
Criterion Capital attends Heart of London Business Alliance’s marketing breakfast
This week, Criterion Capital had the pleasure of attending the Heart of London Business Alliance's Marketing Breakfast, where we gained valuable insights into footfall patterns and spend data in the West End.
Planning approved for Enderby Place in Greenwich
Criterion Capital has secured planning permission from the Royal Borough of Greenwich for Enderby Place, marking a key step in our vision for sustainable urban developments.
Our Design team member, Andrea, raises money for Cancer Research at Swim Serpentine 2024!
We are incredibly proud of our Senior Design Manager, Andrea Dal Ferro, for taking part in Swim Serpentine 2024!
Welcome to the 2024 cohort of Aziz Scholars!
Last weekend, our Founder, Asif Aziz, had the pleasure of welcoming this year’s cohort of Aziz Scholars.
Criterion Capital staff attend Building Safety Act training seminar
Last week, our staff had the privilege of attending an insightful training seminar on the Building Safety Act, which covered important topics including fire safety regulations and fire safety case reports 🧯.
Leicester Square stabbing hero, Abdullah, honoured with award and job offer from Criterion Capital
29-year-old Abdullah Tanoli, the selfless security guard who saved an 11-year-old girl and her mother during a stabbing in Leicester Square last month, has been honoured with a prestigious bravery award and a job offer from Criterion Capital.
Criterion Capital secures debut UK site for global restaurant group
We are delighted to have secured the UK debut site for Azzurri Group and Dave's Hot Chicken at our iconic Trocadero building in Piccadilly Circus.
Savills report highlights the importance of repurposing low-grade office stock
The latest 'Refurb or Repurpose' report by Savills underscores a critical decision facing landlords today: whether to refurbish or repurpose office spaces.
Criterion Capital celebrates International Day of Charity
On this International Day of Charity, Criterion Capital reflects on the vital role that generosity and compassion play in fostering stronger, more resilient communities.
Planning approved for Northumberland House in Sutton
Criterion Capital has successfully secured planning permission from the London Borough of Sutton for the expansion of Northumberland House.
Criterion Capital reach Champions League quarter-finals at the London Hospitality Festival 2024
We are excited to share the results from yesterday's London Hospitality Festival! Zedwell showcased remarkable talent and teamwork throughout the event.
Criterion Capital to take part in the London Hospitality Festival 2024
We at Criterion Capital, proudly representing our hotel brand Zedwell, are thrilled to be competing in the London Hospitality Festival this Sunday!
Zedwell featured in World’s 50 Best Hotels article
We are excited to share that our hotel concept Zedwell has been featured in The World’s 50 Best Hotels article, 'Sweet Dreams Are Made of This: How Hotels Are Helping You Sleep Better'.
Report reveals national office occupancy rates plateauing at around 31.8%
The latest real estate findings from Remit Consulting reveal that, three years after the easing of lockdown restrictions, the volume of UK office staff returning to the workplace each day is still significantly lower than before the pandemic, with national occupancy rates plateauing at around 31.8%.
GCSE Results Day statement
Today is GCSE results day, a milestone that often feels like it defines your future. But remember, your results are just one side of the story.
BLME provides Criterion Capital with £25m financing for Zedwell Trafalgar Square Hotel Conversion
Criterion Capital celebrates World Humanitarian Day
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, Criterion Capital honours those who dedicate their lives to making the world a better place.
On International Relaxation Day, discover our unique hotel brand: Zedwell
Today, on International Relaxation Day, we invite you to take a moment to discover Zedwell Hotels, our hotel brand that redefines the art of relaxation.
Halima Aziz, Head of Hotels, to speak at the Annual Hospitality Conference 2024
We are delighted to announce that Halima Aziz, Head of Hotels at Criterion Hospitality, will be speaking at the Annual Hospitality Conference (AHC) on 1st October.
Piccadilly Circus to be transformed into vibrant dreamscape by acclaimed artist
We are excited to reveal that Piccadilly Circus will soon be transformed into a vibrant dreamscape, thanks to an extraordinary installation by the acclaimed British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori MBE in collaboration with the Heart of London Business Alliance (HOLBA).
Savills’ latest BTR market update reveals robust investment activity
Savills' latest Build to Rent Market Update reveals robust investment activity, with Q2 2024 seeing £1.2bn of investment, highlighting the strong momentum in the sector.