Criterion Capital has officially acquired the 732-room St Giles London Hotel on Tottenham Court Road, bringing the prominent West End site back under single ownership for the first time in more than three decades. The hotel occupies an island site at the junction of Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road, next to Tottenham Court Road […]

All-inclusive hospitality has long been one of the most commercially resilient models in our industry. It offers clarity for guests, predictability for operators and when executed well, strong return for owners. For many years, its success was built on scale, standardisation and value, with the understanding that holiday-makers would get everything they need for one […]

Elegant Hotel Collection has announced it is set to open The Shepherd Mayfair in 2026, adding an 82-room property to the historic Shepherd Market area of London.  The boutique hotel will occupy a freehold site in the Mayfair enclave, spanning about 33,600 sq ft across six floors and include guest rooms and suites, as well […]

The Wensleydale Hotel in Middleham has been sold to a new owner, marking the end of six years of family ownership by Charles and Fiona Merchie. The 18th Century hotel overlooks Middleham town square and comprises 17 en suite bedrooms, alongside a restaurant, the Tack Room, which holds an AA rosette. The property also includes […]

Plans to take Soho House private have reportedly been thrown into doubt after a key backer withdrew a $200m (£149.1m) funding commitment, triggering a sharp fall in the company’s share price, according to the Financial Times. Shares in the New York-listed members’ club operator fell more than 20% after the company disclosed that MCR Hotels, […]

Marriott Bonvoy has signed a strategic partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) that will see the travel loyalty platform become the ICC’s Official Accommodation Partner through to 2029.The agreement covers all ICC men’s global events over the next four years, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, the […]

The Great Western in Newquay is set to undergo a major refurbishment, with owner St Austell Brewery planning a phased upgrade of the historic clifftop pub and hotel from 2026. The building, which overlooks Great Western Beach, has been part of the town’s seafront for almost 150 years.  St Austell Brewery said the refurbishment is […]

The Sun Inn, a freehold pub with letting rooms in the Northumberland village of Acomb, has been brought to market for an asking price of £425k. Located on Main Street in Acomb, the pub is situated in a detached property about two miles north of Hexham on the north bank of the River Tyne.  The […]

RIU Hotels and Resorts has opened a second hotel in London with the launch of Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster, expanding its presence in the UK capital. The 464-room hotel is located close to Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, and follows the opening of Hotel Riu Plaza London Victoria in […]

The Wesley Camden, a central London hotel, has been awarded a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating in recognition of its environmental performance and heritage-led design. The hotel achieved the rating from the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, reflecting measures taken to reduce energy and water use while retaining and reusing historic features of the building. The […]