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The Rebirth of an Iconic Venue: the Historic Royal Bell Reopens as Bromley’s New Multi-Purpose Venue with Co-Working, Private Members’ Club & Boutique Hotel

This Autumn, something truly special returns to the heart of Bromley. After years of silence — and more than £10 million of investment -- the Grade II-listed Royal Bell is reopening: restored, reimagined, and ready to begin its next chapter as a boutique hotel, a welcoming community hub, a dynamic dining and entertainment destination with a private members' club and co-working space. After dark, the first-floor bars and lounges transform into the place to be for professionals and creatives seeking a destination cocktail venue with a candlelit ambiance and a blend of entertainment from low-key DJ sets to live music sessions.

The Royal Bell
Bromley, United Kingdom
Press Release Development

Splendid Hospitality Group to invest tens of millions in their York hotels

Award-winning hospitality business, Splendid Hospitality Group (SHG), one of the region’s largest and most established hospitality companies, which employs over 350 people in the area, announces that it plans to invest tens of millions of pounds in its 4 York hotels. The continued investment underscores the Group’s generational commitment to enhancing the city’s visitor experience, supporting local jobs and strengthening York’s position as a premier destination for tourism and business travel.

Splendid Hospitality Group
York, United Kingdom
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Development Pipeline

Radisson Hotel Group and PPHE Hotel Group partner to sign first Radisson RED hotel in central London

Radisson RED, which is known for its bold and cutting-edge upscale design, is set to open in Leman Street, located near the City of London, close to both the heart of London's financial district with a few minutes' walk to Liverpool Street Station, while also close to London's creative east-end and some of its most famous landmarks such as Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.

Radisson Red
London, United Kingdom
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Development Opening

The Hoxton, Edinburgh opens in Haymarket

Marking the brand's Scottish debut, The Hoxton has touched down in Edinburgh's West End, transforming 11 Georgian-inspired terraced townhouses. Bringing the signature Hox energy to the city, the 214 rooms are split across both sides of historic Grosvenor Street, with the hotel also home to trattoria-style Italian restaurant Patatino, The Get Together ballroom-style events space, The Apartment meeting and events concept, an intimate screening room, and three Houses: self-contained three-bed, three-bath homes-away-from-home, ideal for those looking to live like a local with all the usual Hox comforts.

The Hoxton
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Development Renovation

Luxury Family Hotels Announces Full Renovation and Phased Reopening of Woolley Grange from October 2025

Luxury Family Hotels is delighted to announce that Woolley Grange, its cherished Jacobean manor house near the picturesque city of Bath, has closed temporarily for a significant full renovation of its rooms, common areas, restaurants and gardens. The hotel will begin a phased reopening from early October 2025, in time for Half Term, marking a bold new era for this much-loved family retreat.

Luxury Family Hotels
Woolley Green, United Kingdom
Appointment

Etienne Haro has been appointed as Managing Director at Cambridge House, Auberge Resorts Collection

Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, is pleased to announce the appointment of Etienne Haro as Managing Director of Cambridge House, Auberge Resorts Collection, the brand's soon-to-open luxury hotel in Mayfair, London, in partnership with Reuben Brothers. A proven leader in the luxury hotel industry, Haro brings a wealth of global hospitality experience and an unwavering commitment to exceptional service, attention to detail and guest satisfaction at the highest level.

Auberge Collection
London, United Kingdom
Appointment

Matteo Carretta has been appointed as Director of Beverage at Hotel Café Royal, London

Hotel Café Royal, London, is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Matteo Carretta as the new Director of Beverage, overseeing the recipes and menus across all of the five-star hotel's bars. Bringing a wealth of mixology knowledge and experience in luxury bar management, Matteo will add to Hotel Café Royal's already exceptional beverage offering with innovative new cocktail and spirit menus.

The Set Collection
London, United Kingdom
Opinion Article Development

Hotel Market Beat 2025 Q1 - UK

The UK hotel investment market saw record-high transaction volumes in 2024 primarily driven by major portfolio deals such as Edwardian & Village. While Q1 2025 showed a 72% reduction in volume, a higher number of deals were recorded, totaling 28 individual transactions. Institutional buyers drove transaction activity in Q1 2025, accounting for 40% of total volumes. This reflects a shift from Q1 2024, when the market was primarily dominated by private buyers. The Upscale & Luxury segments led marginally in terms of market share (25% & 23%, respectively), though total volumes were down. Looking forward, single asset transactions are expected to dominate, supported by increased price alignment between buyers and sellers and fewer anticipated portfolio deals by year-end.

Anastasia Cooper
By Anastasia Cooper, Consultant - Capital Markets, Cushman & Wakefield
United Kingdom