Newcastle City Council has approved McAleer & Rushe’s £100m plans for a mixed-use scheme in the Newgate Street area of the city which will create almost 400 construction jobs. The proposals include a 269-bedrooms hotel, student housing and 2,000 sq m of commercial space for retail, leisure or professional services use. McAleer & Rushe also announced that the … [Read more...]
London remains top hotel investment pick in Europe
For the second year in succession, London has been voted the most attractive hotel investment destination in Europe, according to a survey of senior hospitality industry figures by Deloitte, the business advisory firm. The survey results have been launched ahead of the 27th annual Deloitte European Hotel Investment Conference. Almost a third (31%) of respondents ranked the … [Read more...]
Premier Inn tops Which? Hotel Chain Report for 2015
It has been announced that Premier Inn has been named the UK’s number one - according to the results of the annual Which? Hotel Report. Premier Inn, with over 700 sites and 60,000 rooms across the UK, was declared Britain’s best with an overall score of 83% in this year's report - to be named the UK’s top rated hotel chain. The score also sees it beat off its nearest rival … [Read more...]
Jurys Inn Hotel Group adds 8 to its UK portfolio
Jurys Inn Hotel Group, a member of Amaris Hospitality, has announced it will add eight new hotels to its UK portfolio, totalling 36 hotels across the business. Commencing November 2015, the eight hotels, previously part of The Hotel Collection will include; The Oxford Hotel, Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford (pictured above) The Parc Hotel, Park Place, Cardiff The … [Read more...]
Harbour Hotels adds 3, confirms ambitious expansion plans
Harbour Hotels has announced three new acquisitions, with properties now confirmed in Brighton, Bristol and South Sands (Salcombe). The Group’s ambitious expansion plans will now introduce the brand into some of the UK’s most desirable and vibrant cities, confirming its position as one of the most exciting luxury hotel Groups. Brighton The Group can now announce the … [Read more...]