London will see the opening of a massive 7,000 hotel rooms this year, double that of last year’s openings, putting additional pressure on occupancy levels and achieved room rates. Across the UK some 16,000 hotel rooms are expected to open this year, compared with 10,000 last year, according to the latest Hotel Bulletin: Q4 2015, published by HVS, … [Read more...]
The Bailey’s Hotel, Kensington, London relaunches following stunning refurbishment
Bringing together British style and contemporary character, The Bailey’s Hotel London, an original Kensington icon, has undergone a beautiful transformation following an extensive £7.5 million refurbishment. As one of the very first generation of purpose built hotels, this prestigious townhouse has had its Victorian heritage brought back to life. Built by Sir James Bailey in … [Read more...]
Announcing female guest chef series at J.Sheekey Oyster Bar
J.Sheekey oyster bar announces first three names in all new female guest chef series Rosie Birkett, Olia Hercules, Anna Jones J.Sheekey Oyster Bar, in association with Guardian Members, announces an all-female guest chef series with one very special guest headlining each month, throughout spring and summer 2016. The first three talents to be cooking in the kitchen alongside … [Read more...]
For the love of steak – Glasgow welcomes new steakhouse, Miller & Carter
Miller & Carter has announced it will open a new steakhouse in the former Post Office on St. Vincent Street, Glasgow and will be open from Friday, 4 March, just in time for Mother’s Day. This is the second restaurant the group has opened in Scotland, the first in Edinburgh. The works involve a five- month refurbishment of the old Post Office which was the former National … [Read more...]
Whitbread Launches Beefeater Bar + Block Concept in Birmingham
Whitbread, the UK’s largest hotel, restaurant and coffee shop operator, is launching a brand new restaurant concept, Beefeater Bar + Block in Birmingham city centre this March. Located on Waterloo Street, Bar + Block will be an evolved, contemporary version of its Beefeater brand and has been specifically designed to thrive in high street locations. Birmingham based agency … [Read more...]