EasyHotel has unveiled the results of a £1m refurbishment for its hotel in Paddington, with 47 refreshed and enhanced rooms, as well as a transformed reception area. The new rooms now feature a low-carbon room design, as well as the brand’s signature four-star style mattresses, enhanced soundproofing, and wi-fi. EasyHotel said the rooms have all […]

A Victorian farmhouse bed and breakfast on the Sissinghurst Castle estate in Kent has been brought to market with a leasehold asking price of £150k. Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse, a nine-bedroom guesthouse and events venue, sits within the 450-acre estate owned by the National Trust, about 50 metres from the gardens of Sissinghurst Castle near Cranbrook. […]

Mollie’s, the hybrid motel and diner brand, has agreed terms for a new site at Edinburgh Park in partnership with developers Parabola. The planned hotel and diner, subject to planning permission and licensing, would be the company’s first location in Scotland and is scheduled to open in 2028. The site is close to Edinburgh Park […]

Fire safety duties: what the law says Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the hotel owner—or whoever has control of the premises—is legally defined as the “responsible person”. That title brings with it a list of specific obligations. First, there must be a fire risk assessment in place, tailored to the building’s layout […]

The Landmark London has been awarded the EarthCheck Silver Benchmark 2025 in recognition of its efforts to improve environmental performance and adopt more sustainable practices. The five-star hotel received the certification following a range of initiatives, including a complete switch to renewable electricity and a reported reduction of 615,000 kWh in annual energy use.  Smart […]

Investor interest in UK hotels remains strong despite market challenges, according to Christie and Co’s latest Hotel Market Review.  The report notes that, despite economic, political and cost pressures, the UK continues to appeal as a “safe haven” for investment. Hotel owners and operators focusing on cost control, active asset management and operational innovation are […]

Blackstone, the owner of Haven and Warner Hotels, is reportedly considering sanctioning a sale of Haven as early as next year, according to reports from Sky News. The private equity firm, which owns a controlling stake in Bourne Leisure, may then look to dispose of Warner after selling Haven. The group, which has already installed […]

The Oak Inn, a countryside pub and restaurant with rooms in Herefordshire, has been brought to market with a guide price of £900,000 for the freehold. The Oak Inn is a traditional 17th Century pub with four luxury letting bedrooms, as well as multiple dining areas seating around 90, a “cosy” bar and outdoor seating.  […]

Moddershall Oaks, a luxury country spa retreat in 72 acres of Staffordshire countryside near Stoke-on-Trent, has retained its five-star guest accommodation rating from Visit England. The national tourism body awarded the top rating following an anonymous inspection, citing the quality of the retreat’s suites and breakfast service. One of Visit England’s 50 trained assessors carried […]

Italian restaurant brand Piccolino has opened its first venue in a hotel, launching a new site at the Hilton London Tower Bridge. The restaurant, part of the privately owned Individual Restaurants group, marks what the company described as “an exciting new chapter” in its brand evolution. The move into the hotel sector follows a partnership […]