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.
The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) has announced further details for HOSPACE 2025, as anticipation builds for what promises to be a landmark 20th edition of the UK’s leading hospitality conference.
TFE Hotels has announced the appointment of Ray Goertz as Regional General Manager, UK (TFE Hotels, Europe), marking a new chapter for the group's growth and its entry into the UK market.Goertz brings more than 28 years of senior leadership experience across luxury, lifestyle, and independent hotels, with a proven track record of repositioning landmark properties and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Most recently, Goertz was General Manager at The Prince Akatoki London, where he successfully led the transformation and rebranding of the property from The Arch London, delivering a full refurbishment while keeping the hotel operational. Under his leadership, the hotel achieved three consecutive years of Forbes 5-star ratings, doubled F&B revenues through the launch of signature dining concepts, and grew annual revenues to £10 million with a 35% GOP.Goertz's career also includes leadership roles at the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch, Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel, M by Montcalm, and ME London Hotel (Melia Hotels International). He began his career in revenue management, holding senior positions at The Ritz London and Apex Hotels, where he was instrumental in launching several new properties and introducing pioneering distribution strategies that delivered significant revenue growth.As Regional GM UK, Goertz will oversee operations and strategy for TFE Hotels' growing UK portfolio, including the recently announced The Hobson Cambridge by Adina (opening late autumn 2025) - a Grade II listed landmark transformed into a contemporary apartment hotel in the heart of Cambridge. The Wellington Glasgow by Adina is also scheduled to open in late autumn.
Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, announced today the successful go-live of Infrasys POS at Pan Pacific London, following a rapid and efficient implementation. The installation spans 8 outlets, 11 workstations, and 19 tablets, delivering a flexible, guest-focused platform designed to support the luxury hotel’s diverse food and beverage operations.
After a busy summer of openings across the capital, Your Apartment is proud to announce the launch of its latest property: seven brand-new, design-led serviced apartments in the heart of Notting Hill.
Hotelier Jochem Meijerink has been appointed as Hotel Manager of legendary Claridge's in Mayfair, by Maybourne, operator of London's most prestigious hotels also including The Connaught, The Berkeley and The Emory.
After almost 20 years as a cornerstone of the Shoreditch scene, the first hotel in The Hoxton series is set for a fresh new look. As the brand has evolved and expanded, so too has the design and feel of a Hox: each property takes cues from its surrounding neighbourhoods, but there's an intangible thread that runs through the series, creating an experience that is distinctly Hox. The Shoreditch refresh will celebrate and elevate the original and much-loved features of the property, while bringing that characteristic homey, layered and design-led Hox character even further to the fore. Alongside the reimagined design identity, led by Ennismore's in-house design team at AIME Studios, comes a brand new restaurant concept in the form of Il Bambini Club, taking the baton from Hoxton Grill (the first ever Hox restaurant) and bringing the warmth of Italian hospitality to the lobby, with existing Peruvian hotspot Llama Inn still calling the hotel rooftop home. The hotel refresh will be ongoing through to the end of the year, with the full hotel ready to reveal its new look by January 2026.