Wetherspoon is opeining four new hotels alongside its pubs, taking the number of Wetherspoon hotels to 40, with more openings planned. Wetherspoon is investing more than £9 million on the four hotels which will open at Camborne (July 7), Tavistock (July 21), Worcester (August 18) and Barrow (September 1). The pubs will offer a combined 127 bedrooms, taking the total number … [Read more...]
Sudbury House Hotel re-launches
Sudbury House Hotel has re-launched after a complete refurbishment. The 49 bedroom hotel is home to two restaurants and a lounge bar and is located on the edge of the Cotswolds in the picturesque market town of Faringdon. General Manager Ulrike le Roux has overseen the entire transformation over the past two years, including all bedrooms, public areas, dining areas and … [Read more...]
Leicester’s Belmont Hotel recruits leading Chef
The independently owned Belmont Hotel in Leicester has appointed Jeremy Jones to the position of Head Chef. Jeremy will be responsible for a team of five chefs and will be adding his unique style to the menu at Windows on the Walk, the Hotel’s restaurant, and the hotel’s extensive conference and banqueting operation, as he creates dishes that encapsulate his version of modern … [Read more...]
IHG launches mobile and in-hotel digital technology pilots
Mobile-driven and in-hotel technologies InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced that it is trialling and selectively rolling out several digitally-driven innovations to provide a more personalised and interactive experience for guests. The announcement follows IHG’s signing in April of a landmark agreement with leading … [Read more...]
Middlesbrough takes the lead – in coffee and cake
For coffee enthusiasts who enjoy a cake – or two – Middlesbrough is about to offer some mouthwatering temptation! De Melo on Linthorpe Road is set to open at the end of the month - with the menu including American-style sundaes, waffles and milkshakes as well as mini patisserie cakes, and more. De Melo is a new artisan espresso, patisserie and dessert restaurant that is … [Read more...]