STR: Preliminary July data for London hotels
STR's preliminary July 2019 data for London indicates significant performance levels. Based on daily data from the month, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons.
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Now Open: Inhabit Paddington, London
Inhabit Paddington, the first property by the new mindfulness-focused Inhabit Hotel brand, has opened its doors. Set across six Grade-II listed townhouses in West London, the property is billed as "a new urban wellness hotel", and will place health, social connectedness, intellectual expansion and environmental responsibility at the heart of the offer. Located just minutes from Paddington Station and in close proximity with Hyde Park, the project seeks to provide a relaxing base from which guests can explore the bustling capital city.
Sandeep Bhalla has been appointed as General Manager at The Connaught
Distinguished hotelier Sandeep Bhalla has been appointed General Manager of The Connaught, theiconic five star hotel on Mount Street, in the heart of Mayfair, part of Maybourne Hotel Group.Indian-born Sandeep has worked in the luxury hospitality sector for 25 years in London, Dubai andIndia. Before joining The Connaught as Hotel Manager in 2018, he worked at sister hotel The Berkeleyin Knightsbridge, where he joined as Director of Food and Beverage in 2007 and was subsequentlyappointed Hotel Manager in 2012. Before joining Maybourne Hotel Group Sandeep was part of the preopening team of the prestigious Burj Al Arab in Dubai.In his new role as General Manager of The Connaught, Sandeep will oversee the re-opening of twoMichelin star Hélène Darroze at The Connaught in September 2019, as well as spearheading a series ofnew developments at the luxury hotel this autumn 2019
Unveiling Twenty Grosvenor Square: The World's First Standalone Four Seasons Private Residences
Finchatton, the renowned property development and design firm, in partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, today unveil the first look at Twenty Grosvenor Square, A Four Seasons Residence, the very first standalone Private Residences from Four Seasons.
W London – Leicester Square Unveils Tech-Based Transformation
W London - Leicester Square today announced a super-charged new chapter for the hotel, unveiling a multi-million-pound transformation of all 192 guest rooms and suites. As part of the W brand's mission to fuel its guests' lust for life, the hotel's daring renovation shatters the traditional concept of luxury, through its provocative new look paired with innovative in-room technology to give guests full control of their stay. Furthermore, W London has partnered with fashion visionary and dynamic artist, Jack Irving, to create a one-of-a-kind 'techorative' pillow, along with a range of immersive in-room experiences.
STR: Preliminary June data for London hotels
STR's preliminary June 2019 data for London indicates strong performance levels.Based on daily data from the month, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Andy Bellamy has been appointed as General Manager at Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge hotel
Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland has appointed Andy Bellamy as general manager at its newly opened Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge hotel.
Kurt Macher has been appointed as General Manager at Shangri-La hotel at the Shard London
Macher, who has more than 28-years' experience in the luxury travel industry, joins the five-red-AA-star, 202-bedroom hotel from the Temple House in Chengdu, China, where he held the same position as well as sitting on the board of the British Chamber of Commerce in Southwest China. Macher has also held senior management roles including Wharf hotels, Four Seasons hotels and resorts and the Peninsula Group. He replaces Paul Brackley who stepped down last month after three years with the hotel to "pursue other opportunities".
Hard Rock Hotel London now open
Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos celebrate a historic moment by announcing the opening of Hard Rock Hotel London. The property is Hard Rock's first hotel in the United Kingdom and continues the brand's legacy in its original birthplace.
The Residence Pop Up Terrace Bar Opens At Four Seasons Hotel London At Ten Trinity Square
This July, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square opens its doors to an exclusive rooftop bar, The Residence, situated on the terrace of one of its luxury private residences. Overlooking some of the city's most impressive sights, from the Tower of London to the Shard, the bar will be open Thursday to Saturday evenings until September.
New EyeforTravel Report: Why dynamic pricing will transform travel distribution
Pricing within the travel industry is evolving to match consumers and what they are willing to pay far more accurately as a result of a better understanding of impacting variables and more ability to deploy granular prices across distribution networks. The upshot of this, according to a new report, is that travel brands can continuously adjust their pricing to suit their customers and thus maximize the revenue they get for each route or room.
Hermann Spatt has been appointed as General Manager at nhow London
Born in Austria, Spatt studied International Hotel Management at MODUL University before joining Astron in Vienna as front office manager before becoming general manager Astron Suite Hotels - Vienna and Atterseehaus in 1997. Spatt subsequently joined NH Hotel Group in 2003 as GM for NH Vienna Airport. In 2011, he accepted his current GM position at Nhow Berlin, Europe's first music hotel.
The Standard, London opens July 11th
Housed in the former Camden Town Hall Annex in London's thriving King's Cross neighbourhood, the 1974 Brutalist building has been meticulously restored and sets the perfect stage for The Standard's first hotel outside America. The Standard, London has 266 rooms in 42 unique styles ranging from Cosy Core rooms to terraced suites with outdoor bathtubs overlooking St Pancras station. The lobby lounge, with a carefully curated library pays homage to the building's original use, with a Sounds studio hosting weekly live music and talks. Executive Chef Adam Rawson's street facing bar, Double Standard, offers lunch, happy-hour and casual drinking and dining, while his garden restaurant, Isla, features a seasonally-driven, coastal inspired menu. Board the street level, exterior red lift directly to the 10th-floor where Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias' forthcoming restaurant will showcase his live fire cooking and the building's 360-degree views of London.
Irene Hoek has been promoted to Vice President of Global Residential Development at Rosewood Hotel Group
Having most recently served as Vice President of Development for the European market, Irene Hoek now assumes the role of Vice President of Global Residential Development for the group. In this new role, Irene handles all matters relating to Rosewood's growing residential division, which currently features 12 existing projects and an additional nine in the pipeline. Irene first joined Rosewood in 2017 boasting over 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry across brands including Aman Hotels & Resorts, Dorchester Collection and InterContinental Hotels Group.
Holiday Inn London- Kensington Forum Unveils New Multi-Million Pound Refurbishment
Holiday Inn London-Kensington Forum, the landmark hotel on Cromwell Road, today unveils a fresh new look following a multi-million pound refurbishment programme; with significant upgrades to the guest bedrooms, restaurant and lobby.
Stefan Trepp has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Dorchester
Dorchester Collection's iconic British hotel, The Dorchester, announces its first executive chef appointment in over two decades, as Stefan Trepp takes the helm of a new era in the hotel's gastronomic history.
W London – Leicester Square Unveils Tech-Based Transformation
W London - Leicester Square today announced a super-charged new chapter for the hotel, unveiling a multi-million-pound transformation of all 192 guest rooms and suites. As part of the W brand's mission to fuel its guests' lust for life, the hotel's daring renovation shatters the traditional concept of luxury, through its provocative new look paired with innovative in-room technology to give guests full control of their stay. Furthermore, W London has partnered with fashion visionary and dynamic artist, Jack Irving, to create a one-of-a-kind 'techorative' pillow, along with a range of immersive in-room experiences.
STR: Preliminary May data for London hotels
STR's preliminary May 2019 data for London indicates higher room rates.
Great Scotland Yard Hotel, London To Open As The First Hotel In The UK Under The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Brand In Late Summer 2019
The hotel is set to become a modern British destination with a food and beverage concept by Chef Robin Gill.
MAMA London Opening in October 2019
Trendy, lively, exhilarating—that's London! Of course, you know that Mama Shelter will be setting up in the heart of the English capital in October 2019, only a few minutes from the trains at Cambridge Heath overground and Bethnal Green underground stations. Our London teams are on a mission to provide an experience that goes beyond a typical hotel stay. Macramé wall hangings, lace doilies, wooden and velvet interior... The Mama Shelter London will have the look and feel of a genuine English cottage!