Luxury Family Hotels has reopened Woolley Grange, its Jacobean manor house near Bath, following a full renovation of its rooms, restaurants and gardens. The refurbishment was led by design studio StudioJill, which has also worked on Fowey Hall in Cornwall, Moonfleet Manor on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, and New Park Manor in the New Forest. The […]

Hilton has revealed that its RevPAR fell 1.1% on a constant currency basis in the 13 weeks ended 30 September 2025, compared with the same period last year. Furthermore, the company expects its full year 2025 system-wide RevPAR to be between flat and an increase of 1% percent on a comparable and currency neutral basis […]

The Queens Hotel in Leeds has been awarded Green Key accreditation, recognising its performance in sustainable operations and environmental responsibility. The international eco-label is given to tourism establishments that meet strict standards in environmental management, staff engagement and guest education. The Queens met 13 criteria to qualify, including measures on energy efficiency, waste management, water […]

Zeal Hotels has been named ‘Green Building Project of the Year’ at the Edie Net Zero Awards 2025 for its Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park development. The awards recognise organisations leading the transition towards a net-zero carbon economy across the UK.  Zeal Hotels was selected from a shortlist of nine projects, which included British Land’s […]

A new boutique hotel has opened on the River Thames as part of the Fulham Pier redevelopment in south-west London. The 13-room Fulham Pier Hotel, which will be operated by Siggis Capital, forms part of the wider Fulham Pier project, described by developers as an “urban resort” combining residential, leisure and cultural facilities. The hotel, […]

Sutton Hotel Collection has announced the appointment of John Swift as director of sales.  In his new role Swift will oversee sales performance across the portfolio which includes: The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences London, The Castle Hotel Windsor, and the Francis Hotel Bath. Swift previously led sales for The Castle Hotel Windsor as well as […]

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) and Fáilte Ireland jointly hosted a national conference in Dublin yesterday (20 October) to help hotels and guesthouses integrate sustainability into their operations and strengthen long-term competitiveness. The Hotel Sustainability Conference – themed Climate Action: Driving Competitiveness – brought together more than 200 hoteliers at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. […]

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester has completed a “major” refurbishment of 139 bedrooms, drawing inspiration from the site’s railway heritage. The work, overseen by hotel management firm Valor Hospitality, forms part of a wider investment aimed at meeting growing demand for high-end accommodation in the city. The revamp includes full bedroom upgrades, improved […]

Strathmore Golf Centre near Alyth in Perthshire has reinstated plans for a hotel and holiday lodges as its long-term owners prepare to sell the site for an asking price of more than £1.65m. The 79-hectare course, which hosted the PGA National Fourball Championship earlier this year – the first time the event had been held […]

Property developer Caudwell has appointed Dorchester Collection to manage residential and lifestyle services at its £2bn development 1 Mayfair.  The hotel group, which operates The Dorchester on Park Lane, will oversee full property management, concierge and hotel-style amenities at the 24-residence scheme that is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2027. According to […]