St James’s Hotel Group is to begin work early in the new year on the creation of a 117-bedroom, boutique hotel in an historic terrace in Bath. The new hotel, which will be called Hotel Indigo Bath, will open in spring 2017 and will operate under a franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and St James’s, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Somerston … [Read more...]
ISS wins Apple Serviced Apartments contract
The Hotels team at ISS has entered the area of serviced apartments with its new client, Apple Apartments. ISS will provide Housekeeping, Linen Management and delivery of guest supplies to sites in London and Cambridge in the three-year contract. Apple Apartments offers short and long-term fully serviced accommodation in prime city locations. The new contract, which commenced … [Read more...]
Hilton Opens in Cambridge in time for Christmas
Hilton has opened its newest property in the United Kingdom, the fully refurbished Hilton Cambridge City Centre, in time to welcome guests to this historic city for the festive season. Hilton Cambridge City Centre boasts 198 bedrooms, including 57 executive rooms and nine junior suites. The hotel’s ambient Book Room restaurant and bar provide a welcoming oasis from the … [Read more...]
The 2016 Les Routiers Award winners
The Les Routiers Awards highlight establishments that consistently meet and exceed the membership standards of Les Routiers, and are based around performance, customer feedback, reviews and recommendations. The winners: Bed & Breakfast of the Year: The Fuzzy Duck – Armscote Hotel of the Year: Camden Arms Hotel – Pembury Tunbridge Venue of the Year: Ye Olde Punchbowl … [Read more...]
New owners check in to Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa, Burbage
Savills and CBRE Hotels, on behalf of administrators at Deloitte, have sold Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa in Burbage, Leicestershire to a private investor from a guide price of £7.5 million. The 96-bedroom property will be managed by Focus Hotels under a long term management agreement. It features wedding and event facilities, meeting and conference space, a fitness … [Read more...]