A new 60-bedroom urban boutique hotel in the regeneration area of Royal William Yard, Plymouth has taken a further step forward with the signing of an agreement for lease between Urban Splash, the award winning developer, and the team behind the renowned north Cornwall-based Watergate Bay Hotel. The hotel will be designed for both business and leisure travellers and is due … [Read more...]
Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard: opening delayed
Building magazine reports that the luxury Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard is now unlikely to open in 2013, after considerable delays to its fit-out. In fact, Shangri-La has recently replaced the contractor, appointing Chorus Group to the £40 million project just this week. The opening had already been pushed back to the final quarter of 2013, but further delay to early 2014 … [Read more...]
Harbourmaster Hotel, Aberaeron for sale; Dalmunzie Castle sold
The Harbourmaster Hotel, the acclaimed Grade II Listed hotel and restaurant in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, is for sale with property adviser Christie + Co seeking £2.7 million for the freehold. This striking landmark on Aberaeron’s harbourside has 13 bedrooms, 11 of which are doubles. A 50-cover restaurant and bar add to the boutique flavour, while seating outside affords views … [Read more...]
Stephen Mannock to GM for historic King’s Head hotel in Cirencester
Stephen Mannock is to join the historic 4 star King’s Head Hotel in Cirencester as General Manager where he will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the hotel and launching it when it opens in March 2014. Currently Director and General Manager of 4 star Wivenhoe House Hotel in Colchester, he saw the opening and successful launch of the stunning 45 … [Read more...]
Hard Rock plans London hotel
CITYA.M. reports that Hard Rock International is looking to launch a boutique hotel in London, the city where it launched its first Hard Rock Cafe – but first it must find the right site. The group, which was acquired in 2007 and is owned by the Seminole Indian Tribe, is internationally renowned for its collection of rock and roll memorabilia. Since 2007, the Group has … [Read more...]