Cliveden House Hotel in Berkshire has a history like no other, the Profumo Affair was and still is an icon of the 60’s. Cliveden House is also one of the world’s finest luxury hotels, set in the heart of the Berkshire countryside and surrounded by 376 acres of magnificent formal gardens and parkland. The Profumo affair is undoubtedly what the hotel will be associated with ad … [Read more...]
Dorchester Collection’s 45 Park Lane Opens
Dorchester Collection, a portfolio of the world’s foremost luxury hotels has just opened the latest addition to its portfolio, 45 Park Lane. 45 Park Lane has been designed in a contemporary style with art deco influences by internationally acclaimed architect and designer Thierry W. Despont. Art features strongly throughout the hotel with 16 of Damien Hirst’s limited edition … [Read more...]
Riot victim awarded as Harden’s best food in London
The Ledbury – the Notting Hill restaurant attacked during recent riots – receives consolation, as contributors to Harden’s annual survey of diners-out (conducted in association with Rémy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac) rate its food the best in London. The Ledbury’s Australian chef, Brett Graham, becomes only the third chef to hold the honour this millennium. His ascent is all … [Read more...]
Majority of von Essen Hotels now under offer
Following two rounds of a bidding process, Christie + Co can report that 19 out of 28 of von Essen Hotels are now under offer. The offers for the hotels are being progressed on a sub-group or individual basis with a variety of buyers including both experienced operators and high net worth individuals. The hotels on which offers are still invited are: Sharrow … [Read more...]
The Top 10 US hotels to work with
The staff delivering a hotels service promise is undoubtedly the key component in ensuring guests receive what the brand promises from any hotel. As such the hotel environment where the staff are based contributes significantly to the ability to deliver that brand promise. A recent survey from a US website has identified where staff are happiest. Our guess at HandCNews is … [Read more...]