Edition 16 of Sawday’s British Hotel guide is published on 1 October. It presents the cream of the crop with over 300 entries and 40 new additions, from the wildly luxurious to wonderfully rustic. Sawday’s British Hotel Awards After 15 years we thought it was time to throw a gong or two at some of our hotels, so with the arrival of the new book, Sawday’s is announcing the … [Read more...]
HOAX crowned ‘Hippest’ UK hostel
Hostelbookers.com and Hostelworld.com have ranked HOAX as the UK’s number one hostel. The quirky Stanley Street venue, which is renowned worldwide for offering stylish accommodation at an affordable price, beat off stiff competition to claim the top spot. As chosen by the budget travel providers, HOAX stood out from the crowd due to its hipster interior, convenient location, … [Read more...]
Staycity books into London’s Covent Garden
Leading serviced apartment operator Staycity has signed a 35-year lease on a site in London’s prestigious Covent Garden, giving the company 106 studio apartments. Staycity Covent Garden will open for business in December 2015 featuring a contemporary, luxury interior. The design will spearhead what will be the first of a deluxe Staycity brand planned for premium city centre … [Read more...]
Master Innholders: Raggett steps up, Hancock honoured
Jonathan Raggett FIH MI, managing director of Red Carnation Hotels, has been formally appointed Chairman of the Master Innholders. His appointment was announced at the Master Innholders AGM. Raggett takes over from Chewton Glen and Cliveden House managing director Andrew Stembridge FIH MI. Enthusiasm and a dynamic approach As a dedicated supporter of the hospitality … [Read more...]
Borrowdale Gates Hotel, Keswick on market
The specialist hotels team at the North West office of Colliers International has been instructed to sell the Borrowdale Gates Hotel, one of the finest country house hotels in the Lake District, by its private owners from an asking price of £3.75m. The present owners Colin and Joy Harrison rescued the landmark hotel in Borrowdale, Keswick, from a state of decline in 2008 and … [Read more...]