In celebration of London Technology week, Aloft Excel is introducing cutting-edge technology of its own - Chill & Charge furniture, a brand new technology which allows guests to wirelessly charge their phones and tablets without having to leave their seats. Created in partnership with Evoni Design, the tech-savvy Chill & Charge tables are embedded with wireless … [Read more...]
Bespoke adds La Suite West
Bespoke Hotels has added London’s stylish La Suite West to its number. The beautifully renovated Victorian townhouse epitomises boutique, city-centre luxury and represents a significant addition to the group’s collection, bringing their diverse portfolio to over 100 properties worldwide. Nestled on the fringes of Hyde Park, La Suite West blends a quintessentially British … [Read more...]
London hotels decline in May
STR Global’s preliminary May data for London indicate declines in the three key performance metrics. Based on daily data from May, London reported: increases in supply (+1.7 percent) while demand stayed flat (0.0 percent); a 1.7-percent decline in occupancy to 84.5 percent; a 0.3-percent decline in average daily rate to GBP142.85; and a 2.0-percent decrease in … [Read more...]
Andaz Liverpool Street celebrates with Street Art Rooms
Inspired by the culture of its locale since inception, Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel will introduce to guests from early July, the artistic experience, Room With A View – a series of four East London street art rooms. Andaz Liverpool Street has teamed up with four distinctly diverse British artists: Chris Price (illustrated above), Patrick Vale, ILoveDust and Patrick Morgan, … [Read more...]
Sunborn London Superyacht Hotel opens for business
Sunborn London, the city’s first luxury Superyacht Hotel, operated by ISS Facility Services, has completed its re-fit and full interior refurbishment, and taken up residence in East London’s Royal Victoria Docks – right alongside the ExCeL Exhibition centre. The Sunborn officially opens for business on 1 July, but H&C News was fortunate to be allowed a preview of the 4 … [Read more...]