AX Hotels has opened Verdala Wellness Hotel, described as Malta’s first integrated wellness retreat. The adults-only venue forms part of the group’s AX Privilege Collection and has been built into the ridge above Rabat’s valleys. It is based around five themes – nutrition, movement, rest and recovery, emotional wellbeing, and connection – overseen by head […]
The City of London Corporation has approved plans to restore and convert the Grade I-listed Custom House on Lower Thames Street into a 179-room hotel. The scheme, which was unanimously backed by the planning committee, will see the former HMRC office redeveloped to include a spa, health centre and food and drink outlets. The building, […]
Amsterdam-based boutique chain Sir Hotels has opened its first London hotel in Devonshire Square, near Spitalfields Market and the City. The 81-room property, including 14 suites, is housed in a restored 17th Century textile warehouse. Interiors were designed by Maison 191, led by Samuel Wright, with references to Bauhaus geometry, textile artist Anni Albers and […]
Real estate investment management firm Global Mutual has announced the launch of Global Mutual Hotels after its acquisition of Okami Hospitality Partners. With €500m (£432m) assets under management, Global Mutual Hotels will continue to operate across Europe followed by expansion into the USA, Middle East and Asia. This acquisition leverages Global Mutual’s scale and capital […]
Property developer Vastint has launched the sale of a UK hotel portfolio valued at about £500m, appointing JLL and KPMG UK to advise on the process. The portfolio comprises 15 purpose-built Marriott-branded hotels with 3,230 rooms, operated by Vastint’s in-house platform Hotel Co 51 UK under franchise agreements. It includes the largest Moxy collection in […]
The Hoxton is set to open its first Irish property in Dublin’s Creative Quarter this November. The site on Exchequer Street, formerly the Central Hotel, has been redeveloped as a 129-room hotel. The restored Victorian building will include a lobby with a bar, an all-day Peruvian-inspired restaurant Cantina Valentina, a sandwich shop and wine bar, […]
The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) will launch a schools partnership programme next month aimed at encouraging young people to consider careers in the hospitality industry. The initiative, part of the national Hospitality Connect scheme, will formally begin with an event at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre on 2 October. General managers and HR […]
KPC Development Company has revealed that the Kali Hotel and Rooftop, Autograph Collection, has reached a key milestone with the completion of its structural frame. Located at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, the 300-room is a $300m (£221m) development and is the only one permitted under the Hollywood Park Specific Plan. It is scheduled to open […]
Arora Group has acquired the Novotel London West hotel in Hammersmith in a joint deal with Madrid-based investment firm Deva Capital for an undisclosed amount. The freehold purchase marks Arora’s second hotel in central London and expands its portfolio to more than 20 properties and 8,000 rooms across the UK. The Novotel London West has […]
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