Crathorne Hall Hotel in North Yorkshire has been awarded two AA Rosettes for its Leven Restaurant, in recognition of its modern British fine dining. The award was announced by Hand Picked Hotels, which owns the property as part of its UK portfolio of country house hotels and coastal resorts. The Leven Restaurant, located in the […]

Elegant Hotel Collection has announced that it has added four new UK members to its portfolio; Chateau Denmark in London, The Ebrington in Derry, Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond, and The Shepherd Mayfair which is set to open in late 2025. Powered by HotelREZ, Elegant Hotel Collection provides its members with GDS distribution, global consortia access, […]

Australian hotel group TFE Hotels is set to enter the UK market later this year with the launch of two Adina-branded apartment-hotels in Cambridge and Glasgow. The Hobson Cambridge by Adina and The Wellington Glasgow by Adina are scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2025.  The expansion marks the company’s first move into […]

The Pheasant Hotel in Harome, North Yorkshire, has announced the appointment of Adam Westgarth to the role of head chef, as the venue marks its 40th anniversary.  Westgarth, who is known for his ingredient-led approach to modern British cooking, joins the hotel with a focus on seasonality, sustainability and a connection to the surrounding landscape. […]

Capella Hotel Group has engaged former Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs as senior strategic advisor to provide counsel as the group continues its growth trajectory. Jacobs will advise the group during a period of “significant expansion and industry recognition”. Capella added he will bring his extensive hospitality experience to offer strategic insights for the brand’s […]

Harbour Hotel Bristol has appointed head chef Sebastian Merry, who brings nearly two decades of fine dining experience to the role. Merry, a Bristol native, will lead the Harbour Kitchen, the hotel’s restaurant on Corn Street. The hotel said it will “evolve under his leadership with a focus on seasonal British ingredients and international influences”. […]

DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole has opened a permanent ice-cream parlour in partnership with Jude’s, becoming the first hotel in Brighton to do so. Named “Jude’s at The Met”, the new outlet launched on 15 July and is located on the ground floor of the seafront hotel.  The space features the ice-cream maker’s distinctive blue […]

Hilton Northampton has unveiled a new Wellness Suite as part of a £2.9m renovation aimed at enhancing guest facilities and wellbeing amenities. The semi-private suite includes a sauna, aromatherapy room, multi-sensory shower, relaxation area and two dry floatation systems. These are designed to support rest and recovery through a variety of thermal and sensory experiences. […]

The Beaumont Mayfair is set to open a new modern British restaurant, Rosi, in September, led by newly appointed culinary director Lisa Goodwin-Allen. The Mayfair hotel said Rosi marks “an exciting new chapter” in its dining offer, continuing the contemporary direction taken since chief executive Stuart Procter joined. Rosi will serve modern British dishes rooted […]

The Gailes Hotel and Spa in Irvine, Scotland, has announced the appointment of Brandy Rook as its first female PGA professional golfer to help promote the sport on the Ayrshire coast.  Rook will be responsible for running “Ladies Do Golf” classes for beginners and experienced players, which will be held in a dedicated studio with […]