Mayfield launches this September, as a new soft-brand collection of 100 independent USA and UK midscale hotels. From the founders of global independent hotel group Magnuson Hotels, Mayfield aims to protect midscale hotel owners and their rights, providing owners and travellers with connection, fairness and flexibility. Redefining hospitality by empowering independent businesses to succeed while […]

W Hotels has reopened its New York Union Square property following a $100m (£74m) renovation of the 256-room site. The redevelopment of the Beaux-Arts building, originally completed in 1911, was led by architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, which was also behind the hotel’s original debut in 2001. The project marks part of a wider […]

The Grange Hotel in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, has reopened following a multi-million-pound refurbishment that has transformed its interiors while preserving the building’s historic façade. Located opposite Grange-over-Sands railway station, the hotel shares its Italianate style and materials with the station building, both designed by architect E.G. Paley for the Furness Railway Company. The renovated property now […]

UKHospitality (UKH) has welcomed proposals set out in the government’s interim report on business rates reform but warned that only the maximum possible discount on the rates multiplier will provide meaningful support for the sector. The report includes plans to amend small business rates relief and to address “cliff edges”, where bills rise sharply between […]

The Sutton Hotel Collection has announced that the Castle Hotel Windsor will undergo a £9.5m refurbishment, to be completed in 2026. The multi-phase transformation led by interior designers including 3DReid will start in November 2025 and see a full refresh of all bedrooms and suites across the hotel. The refurbishment will start with the Mews […]

A 43-bedroom, limited-service hotel on the A40 in Monmouthshire has been brought to market on a new lease at £75,000.  Raglan Lodge, which is currently not trading, is located in a motorway-style service area northbound on the A40.   The hotel forms part of a large site at Monmouth Northbound Services, which includes Asda Express, Starbucks, […]

Village Hotels has renewed its partnership with AFC Bournemouth for a further year, extending the relationship into its 11th season. The agreement will see Village Hotel Bournemouth continue to provide gym memberships and access to its facilities for the club’s women’s team, development squad and academy players.  The hotel, located a short drive from Vitality […]

Supercity Aparthotels has opened a new property in Leeds city centre, following the conversion of a Grade II-listed building on The Headrow into a 63-suite aparthotel. The Jubilee, which welcomed its first guests this week, is designed for business travellers, weekend visitors and longer stays. It includes studio and one-bedroom suites, all equipped with kitchens […]

EasyHotel has introduced digital room keys via Apple Wallet at its London City Shoreditch and Paris Aubervilliers hotels. Guests can now add a room key to Apple Wallet on their iPhone or Apple Watch, allowing access to rooms and shared spaces by holding the device near an NFC-enabled lock.  With Express Mode, guests do not […]

Hospitality operator Bob W has expanded its presence in Stockholm with a long-term lease for a 33-unit serviced apartment property in the city’s Gamla Stan district. The building, at Österlånggatan 26 near the Royal Palace and Stockholm Cathedral, has been operating as the Old Town Stay Hotel. It has now opened under the Bob W […]