IHG Hotels and Resorts has added 32,800 rooms to its European portfolio over the past three years, representing a 27% increase and reaching 150,000 open rooms as of 31 December 2025. The company’s European estate now includes more than 1,230 open and pipeline hotels across 40 countries.  In 2025, IHG opened 102 hotels and signed […]

Lamington Group has secured a forward-funded deal with developers Helios Real Estate and Marrico to deliver a sustainable hotel at the former Leeds International Swimming Pool site.  The £46m agreement with Aberdeen Investments marks the third phase of the Lisbon Street redevelopment. Construction of the 17-storey building is scheduled to begin in May 2026. The […]

Hospitality business JMK Group has secured a £48m loan from OakNorth and REL Finance to acquire and redevelop a City of London office building into a hotel. The family-run company plans to convert the nine-storey Peninsular House on Lower Thames Street into a 260-bed hotel, subject to receiving planning permission. Founded in 2009, JMK Group […]

The Crowne Plaza Porto has officially completed a full refurbishment of its guestrooms and 11 versatile meeting rooms in the Boavista district of Portugal. The hotel, located 15 minutes from the airport, features event infrastructure designed for conferences and corporate gatherings. Each meeting space includes natural light and audiovisual technology, with the largest room accommodating […]

Marriott International has signed 11 projects to introduce its Series by Marriott brand to Europe, focusing on midscale conversions in the United Kingdom and Italy. The expansion includes five properties in the United Kingdom through a partnership with Splendid Hospitality Group.  These hotels are situated in London locations, including Earls Court, Euston, and Kings Cross, […]

Two large hotels in the Midlands have been brought to market, available either as a package from £6.5m or individually. The Best Western Stoke City Centre Hotel in Staffordshire is accepting offers over £3.75m, while the Quality Hotel Coventry is on sale for offers of £2.75m or more. The Best Western, located on 66 Trinity […]

Zedwell has confirmed plans to convert an office building at 39 Bell Lane in Spitalfields into a flagship hotel featuring 143 rooms and affordable workspace. The project, located at the junction of Bell Lane and Artillery Lane, will transform the vacant six-storey building into a 40,000 sq ft mixed-use destination. The developer will add a […]

PPHE Hotel Group has entered a £136.45m facility agreement to fund its acquisition of the freehold interest in Park Plaza London Waterloo.  The two year facility with Bank Hapoalim includes an option to extend subject to conditions. According to the group, funding is expected to occur in the coming months following the fulfilment of standard […]

Kew Green Hotels has detailed a five-year strategy to expand the group;s portfolio and establish the company as a UK sector leader.  The news comes after Kew Green chief executive David Taylor, who joined the hotel management business five months ago, told senior leadership at a meeting that the group has initiated a plan to […]