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 […]

Five-star Dartmoor resort, Bovey Castle, is set to host a film-themed culinary competition in which guests will judge dishes created by five head chefs from across the Eden Hotel Collection. Bovey Castle will stage Battle of Eden 2026: A Night at the Movies on 28 February 2026, bringing together chefs from the group’s five properties […]

A&O Hostels has acquired two adjoining hotel properties in central Manchester for an undisclosed sum as part of its expansion across Europe. The hostel operator purchased the freehold of the four-storey buildings on Portland Street and Dickinson Street from funds managed by Ares Real Estate and EQ Group.  The properties, which together provide about 13,000 […]