Aloft Hotels, the tech-forward, innovation hub for millennial-minded travellers, has appointrd A.L.O. as the hotel brand’s first Botlr (robotic butler). This charismatic cyber associate makes his debut at Aloft Cupertino, making Aloft the first major hotel brand to hire a robot for both front and back of house duties. Delivering amenities In this role, A.L.O. the Botlr … [Read more...]
Hotel du Vin veteran takes helm at Harbour Hotels
Leading coastal hotel group, Harbour Hotels, has announced the appointment of Michael Warren as its new Managing Director. Boasting an extensive record in the hospitality sector, Michael has spent the last 17 years working with Hotel du Vin and Malmaison Hotels, holding several senior management positions, most recently as Brand Director and COO of the Hotel du Vin Group … [Read more...]
Thameside site taken by Coopers Riverside
A riverside restaurant located in Bourne End Marina on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire has been let by Davis Coffer Lyons – the leisure specialists – to new operator Coopers Trading Company (Coopers). The restaurant, which is arranged mainly on the first floor with ancillary space on ground floor extending to c.2,730 sq ft, with an impressive wrap-around balcony, was … [Read more...]
Apartment BLOC announced
BLOC Hotels has announced plans to add 30 ‘apart-rooms’ to BLOC Hotel Birmingham, in an extension linked by a communal courtyard and glass wlakways to the existing hotel. The development is described by Managing Director, Rob Morgan: “Once again BLOC is proud to announce an innovative first in its approach to the hospitality industry, which is born in Birmingham. We are … [Read more...]
Boatique hotel for Britannia and Edinburgh
The Royal Yacht Britannia has acquired the iconic heritage vessel MV Windsor Castle in a near £1 million investment. This classically designed ship is to be converted into a 25 bedroom luxury 'boatique' hotel, and will be berthed permanently next to Britannia in Edinburgh's historic port of Leith. Launched in August 1963, she was the last ship built by the Blythswood … [Read more...]