CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has signed an agreement to acquire The Cavendish London in London for £158.8 million. Ascott will manage the 230-unit hotel, The Cavendish London, in the fourth quarter of 2012. The hotel, which has a rich heritage dating back to the 1960s, will be subsequently transformed into a … [Read more...]
ME London hotel to open in September
The ME London Hotel, the latest jewel on the urban hotel scene in London, is preparing the final details for its opening in September in central London. This is the fifth hotel for the ME by Meliá brand, the most avant-garde of the hotel brands operated by Meliá Hotels International, and boasts a spectacular design by the world renowned architectural firm Foster + … [Read more...]
The Green Room Club @ MU every second Thursday evening
MUSIC @ MU MU Bar and Restaurant is situated in the Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge and offers spectacular Mediterranean cuisine from extensive a la carte lunch and dinner menus. Its chic and stylish décor is reflected in its fabulous drinks menu, from which you can choose from a wide range of cocktails before watching the experienced bar staff at … [Read more...]
New 330 bed Manchester hotel opening
Motel One, the low budget design hotel brand, is next pursuing its UK expansion plans with a 330 bedroom hotel in Manchester for which planning permission has been granted. The hotel will be built on the site of a well known nightclub at 34 London Road and 2 - 6 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 2PF: the site is owned by Olympian Homes, and will be leased by Motel One. … [Read more...]
TripAdvisor reveals economic optimism rising with UK Hoteliers
World’s Largest Hotel Survey Confirms that UK Hoteliers are among the most profitable in Europe and increasingly positive about the future of the economy. TripAdvisor has announced the results of its latest TripAdvisor Industry Index, the world’s largest hotel survey. With more than 25,000 responses from accommodation owners around the globe, and over 2,500 from the UK … [Read more...]