10 July 2015

The Hotel Corporation plc

('HCP' or the 'Company')

Holding in Company

The Company was advised today that Mr Marcus Yeoman now holds an interest of 2,585,000 ordinary shares, equivalent to approximately 5.19% of the issued share capital of the Company.

Mr Yeoman's holding is held via Springtime Consultants Ltd, a company owned by Mr Yeoman.

For further information:

The Hotel Corporation plc

Derek Short / David Craine

+44 (0) 1624 626586

Sanlam Securities UK Limited (Nomad and Broker)

Simon Clements / James Thomas

+44 (0) 20 7628 2200

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