Occupancy of London hotels fell from 78.9% to 77.4% in April year-on-year, but rose from 75.7% to 76.2% across the UK, as ongoing geopolitical tensions saw overseas tourists delaying or cancelling trips.  Average daily rates of occupied rooms in London rose from £199.95 to £202.29 in April year-on-year, and increased from £137.77 to £140.24 across […]

Yotel has appointed Paul Harnedy as chief operating officer to oversee its global hotel operations and commercial strategy.  The appointment coincides with two senior internal promotions as the London-headquartered company seeks to expand its presence across Europe, North America and Asia – Pacific. The hotel group, which currently operates 23 properties, has launched a five-year […]

Castle Hotel Windsor is set to reopen this summer following a £9.5m refurbishment of its 108 bedrooms and communal areas. The project, overseen by interior design firm 3DReid, will update the building with features inspired by its Georgian heritage.  The relaunch follows a separate £14m renovation of the Francis Hotel in Bath by the parent […]

The long leasehold of the Crab Manor Hotel and Crab and Lobster Restaurant in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, has been brought to market for offers over £4m. The boutique hotel provides 20 individually designed en-suite rooms within the 18th century Georgian manor house. The rooms are inspired by destinations around the world, and many feature private […]

The Mercure-branded Norton Grange Hotel and Spa in Manchester has been brought to market for £9.25m.  The four-star hotel, which sits on six acres of grounds eight miles from Manchester city centre, features 81 en-suite bedrooms, a restaurant, a bar, and event spaces. The site also includes a spa and a fitness centre with more […]

Atelier Ace has appointed Ilana Edelman as vice president of development for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In the newly created role, Edelman will lead the brand’s strategic growth, mergers and acquisitions, and investment efforts across the region. Based in London, she will report directly to chief executive Chris Penn. Edelman joins the firm […]

Hilton has launched Undergraduate by Hilton, a new hotel brand aimed at college and university towns as it looks to accelerate growth across its lifestyle portfolio. The new upper-midscale brand will build on the success of Graduate by Hilton while targeting a broader range of campus markets through a more flexible and scalable development model. […]

The Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon has been brought to market with a guide price of £6m.  The Grade II listed boutique hotel is located opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and features 45 en-suite bedrooms, meeting space, private parking, and landscaped gardens. The property also includes the No. 44 Brasserie, which holds two AA Rosettes.  The […]

Glasgow’s Voco Grand Central Hotel has officially commenced its phased reopening, after the hotel was forced to close abruptly on 8 March 2026 when a devastating fire broke out at the adjacent B-listed “Union Corner” building.  The fire caused a partial structural collapse and required a complex, months-long site clearing operation by demolition teams. While […]