Hotel group founded in the 1960s by Reo Stakis. They bought Caxton Hall in 1986, intending to develop it as offices and flats, but by the time they were given approval, the property market had crashed. The chain was taken over by the Hilton group.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Stakis PLC
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