Whittlebury Park has unveiled plans for a multi-million pound investment to enhance its facilities and support a long-term sustainability strategy.  The family-owned resort, located near the Silverstone circuit, is undergoing a full refurbishment of its existing hotel rooms and is set to launch the Whittlebury Park Vacation Club holiday apartments. The development includes the creation […]

The Derby London City has launched on Great Tower Street, marking the eighth Curio Collection property to open in the capital. The 234-room hotel occupies a reimagined former office building and bank, featuring interiors designed by AvroKO.  Drawing inspiration from the city’s financial heritage and the silhouette of the bowler hat, the property includes 13 […]

The Rathbone, Fitzrovia has started a phased refurbishment programme of its guestrooms, suites and public spaces, aimed at enhancing the hotel’s residential character.  The first phase of the project focuses on 72 guestrooms and suites. Work is being carried out in stages to accommodate the building’s various room configurations. Approximately 75% of the guestroom work […]

The Mour Hotel in Annesley, near Nottingham, has been brought to market by administrators at Begbies Traynor for an asking price of £6m.  The boutique hotel, which is located near Junction 27 of the M1, contains 92 ensuite bedrooms across five floors, a bar, a restaurant, a fitness suite, and function spaces for 150 guests. […]

Chef Jason Atherton has announced a partnership with the Principessa Forte dei Marmi hotel to open a new restaurant concept this summer.  Named Marias, the restaurant will mark Atherton’s first venture on the Tuscan coast and will be located within the new 36-room Autograph Collection boutique hotel.  The site is expected to function as a […]

Thwaites has officially completed the final phase of a £1.2m transformation at The Royal Oak in Keswick, to coincide with the start of the Lake District’s summer events.  The 18th Century coaching inn, which has reopened its bar and restaurant following a brief closure, features 18 redesigned bedrooms and updated bathrooms.  According to Thwaites, the […]

Dalata Hotel Group has opened the Maldron Hotel Croke Park, marking its 21st site in Dublin.  The development, completed with partners McAleer and Rushe, is located at the junction of Clonliffe Road and Jones’ Road directly opposite the national stadium. The opening brings the Maldron brand portfolio to 27 hotels across Ireland and the UK, […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed Theobalds Estate in Hertfordshire as the first UK property for its new premium brand, Noted Collection.  The hotel, owned by Surya Hotels, sits within 55 acres of parkland, and is expected to become a leading wellness destination once work completes. It is located 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street […]

Hampshire-based Lime Wood luxury hotel has unveiled a redesigned gym at its Herb House spa, incorporating advanced equipment to enhance its wellness offering for guests and members.  The project focused on transitioning the facility from a traditional hotel gym into a “high-performance” space integrated with its forest surroundings. The refurbishment includes the installation of new […]

The government is to introduce a holiday tax bill, which UKHospitality and HOSPA warn could increase the cost of a two-week family holiday by £100 during the current cost-of-living crisis. The inclusion of the bill in the King’s Speech yesterday (13 May) marks a policy reversal, after ministers previously told the House of Commons that […]