- Sukhi Gidar has over 25 years of experience working in UK real estate, and has built, acquired, and managed dozens of operational real estate assets to date;
- Co-founding Gold Care Homes in 1999, Sukhi has since scaled the business from one home in Hertfordshire to forty-three homes across England, supporting over 3000 residents;
- The £18.2m loan from OakNorth will support his acquisition of the 382-key Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor;
- 2025 passenger volumes for Heathrow Airport are expected to surpass its record breaking 2024 levels, heightening the need for quality hotels in the local area[1].
London, 09 December, 2025: OakNorth, the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has provided an £18.2m loan to support Sukhi Gidar, CEO and co-founder of Gold Care Homes, in the acquisition of the 382-key Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor.
Sukhi brings more than 25 years of property and operational experience in the UK’s real estate sector, having built Gold Care Homes into one of the UK’s leading care home groups. Since launching from one site in Hertfordshire in 1999, the group today comprises of 45 homes, supporting over 3,000 residents.
Located between Heathrow Airport and the popular town of Windsor, and benefitting from year-round corporate, airline crew, conference, and leisure demand, the hotel offers a compelling blend of scale, connectivity, and brand strength. The property includes 382 contemporary guest rooms, a fully equipped leisure club, and multiple F&B outlets including Market Kitchen, Pizza da Marco, and the Brew Bar Lounge. Guests also benefit from 19 meeting and event spaces accommodating up to 400 delegates, extensive on-site parking, and convenient access to major transport links. The hotel has undergone significant refurbishment in recent years, including upgrades to guestrooms, meeting spaces, and building systems, ensuring it continues to meet the standards expected of the Marriott Delta brand.
Sukhi Gidar, commented on the transaction, saying: “This acquisition represents a significant step in our expansion into the hospitality sector. The hotel’s location, operational potential and strong brand made it an ideal opportunity, and we see clear avenues for enhancing both guest experience and long-term performance. OakNorth demonstrated a deep understanding of our vision and moved quickly to structure a facility that supported our objectives. We’re delighted to have partnered with them on this transaction.”
Deepesh Thakrar, Managing Director of Debt Finance at OakNorth, added: “Sukhi has a long-established track record of building and operating high-quality real estate assets, and his experience positions him well to unlock the full potential of this hotel. With 2025 Heathrow passenger volumes forecast to surpass the airport’s record-breaking 2024 levels, demand for high-quality accommodation in the local market continues to strengthen. The Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor is therefore exceptionally well placed, benefiting from its scale, brand and strategic location. We’re delighted to support Sukhi on this acquisition and look forward to the hotel’s continued success under his ownership.”
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[1] rte – Heathrow forecasts 2025 passengers to surpass last year
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To date, it has provided $18bn to these businesses across a wide range of sectors, achieving performance metrics that place it amongst the top 1% of commercial banks globally. Its loans have directly contributed to the creation of 61,000 jobs, and over 36,000 new homes across the UK and the US – the majority of which are affordable and social housing.
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[1] rte – Heathrow forecasts 2025 passengers to surpass last year