In the historic heart of Bloomsbury, where the greatest minds of the early 20th century once gathered, Bertrand's Townhouse is set to make its arrival in Winter 2025/26, transforming three historic Georgian townhouses on Bedford Place into a timeless 43-bedroom luxury boutique hotel.
The former K West Hotel is set to reopen in February 2026 as Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd's Bush, part of the IHG Hotels portfolio, following a complete transformation.
Benjamin Ferra y Castell has been promoted to Executive Chef at Yannick Alléno London overseeing the culinary operations at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, including the Michelin-starred restaurant Pavyllon London and Bar Antoine.
Airbnb, in partnership with Women’s Aid and MOPAC has today launched its latest emergency accommodation programme in the city of London. Survivors and their children experiencing abuse will have access to free emergency accommodation in Airbnb properties across London, when specialist emergency accommodation is not available. To ensure the privacy and safety of survivors, Airbnb has implemented a specialised booking flow that protects their anonymity. Survivors will be connected to appropriate accommodation through Women’s Aid’s member services, and will receive essential one-to-one support services such as legal advice, advocacy and translation and help with practicalities like transport through Women’s Aid, helping them to recover and move on with their lives.
HOSPA has confirmed the final lineup for HOSPACE 2025, with it set to take place next Thursday, 13th November 2025, at the Royal Lancaster London. This year’s event marks the 20th edition of the UK’s leading hospitality conference and brings together industry professionals to explore the key topics and trends shaping the future of the sector.
In early 2026, The Zetter Group will expand its celebrated London portfolio with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury — a 68-bedroom townhouse hotel set across six interconnecting Georgian buildings on Montague Street, directly opposite the British Museum. The new property will bring The Zetter's distinctive, personal approach to hospitality to one of London's most storied and cultured neighbourhoods.
Launching on 10 November 2025, London's Strand Palace will unveil a £2 million Meetings & Events renovation, strengthening the landmark property's position as a leader amongst London's hotel offering, from both a business and leisure perspective.
Since his appointment as General Manager of The St. Regis London, Marco Novella has been preparing for the grand debut of the landmark Mayfair hotel opening mid-2026. Blending London's rich heritage with the spirit of modern luxury, the hotel is set to offer a new culturally engaging home away from home for both global travellers and discerning Londoners alike. Together with his team, Marco will infuse the world-renowned St. Regis experience with creative energy—fostering connections with art and fashion while redefining bespoke service excellence by integrating the signature butler service at the very heart of Mayfair.
Just opened, Fulham Pier Hotel debuts as a luxury boutique retreat and highly-anticipated addition to Fulham Pier - a new riverside destination on the Thames. Set within one of London's most ambitious waterfront developments, the 13-room hotel offers a refined, design-forward retreat at the intersection of culture, leisure, and city living.
Ennismore has unveiled plans for Delano London, set to open in late 2026 near Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. The property will feature 67 guestrooms and suites that embrace soft minimalism, natural tones, and subtle design details, creating a calm and sophisticated guest experience.
Limehome, Europe's leading tech-enabled operator of design apartments, has launched its first UK property in South London's vibrant Streatham Hill district. Previously serving as employee rooms of a pub, the converted site on High Road now features fully furnished design apartments across two floors. The project moved from signing to opening in under five months, showing Limehome's strong speed-to-market capability.
Several concerts, including Oasis, Lewis Capaldi, and Lady Gaga, lifted London’s hotel performance in September, according to preliminary data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch has appointed Carly Gill as HR Director, joining the pre-opening leadership team for the landmark hotel's 2026 debut.
Marie-Charlotte Gauter has been appointed Director of Operations at Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, marking the third time she joins General Manager Guillaume Marly's leadership team.
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch has announced the appointment of Kane Savage as Director of Sales, further strengthening its commercial team ahead of the hotel's highly anticipated 2026 debut.
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch has appointed Mathilde Brallet as Commercial Director, joining the leadership team ahead of the hotel's 2026 opening. Mathilde brings more than 17 years of experience in luxury hospitality and a track record of driving commercial success across major properties.
Highgate, an industry-leading hotel management, investment and development company, today announced the appointment of Nikos Konstantinidis as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions for Europe. Based in London, Konstantinidis will focus on hospitality investment opportunities and drive strategic growth across the region.
Andrea Coro to Executive Chef, effective 29th September 2025. In his role, Chef Andrea will be responsible for providing strategic direction to Rosewood London's dynamic culinary team and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the culinary division.
a&o Hostels, Europe's largest privately-owned provider of budget accommodation, announces the acquisition of the former DoubleTree by Hilton Docklands Riverside. With this step, the group is opening its first location in London and its third property in the United Kingdom. The new a&o London Docklands Riverside will operate as a hotel and illustrates the group's continued growth in the hospitality sector. The opening is scheduled for November, but reservations are already available through official a&o channels.
Housed in a former textiles warehouse in east London, Sir Devonshire Square is a bold reimagining of utopian design, defined by geometric forms, mid-century modernism, and an architecture-first approach. A lobby and lounge adorned with artworks by homegrown artists is set to become a hub for local creatives while restful rooms and suites feature bespoke furniture, rich materials, and unexpected touches.