Jonathan WalkerNo 15 Great Pulteney – the new boutique from the owners of the Abbey hotel in Bath – has appointed the former operations director at the Hotel Collection as general manager. Jonathan Walker, a resident of Bath, will oversee the launch of what will be a 31-bedroom hotel with cocktail bar, private dining room, sitting rooms and small spa on one of the city’s most renowned Georgian streets. He had previously spent 11 months with the Hotel Collection, leaving in December 2015, just prior to the announcement that the 10-strong portfolio was to be sold by owners Lone Star Funds. Earlier in his career, Walker worked for InterContinental Hotels Group, most recently as director of hotel performance and operations support.Due to open in September, No 15 Great Pulteney will join sister properties, the 60-bedroom Abbey hotel and the 20-bedroom Villa Magdala.