Barnet
Barnet, located in north London, is undergoing significant regeneration, creating new opportunities for hotel development and investment. Our coverage focuses on planning applications, refurbishments, operator activity, and the wider impact of large-scale projects like Brent Cross Town and the redevelopment of The Spires in Chipping Barnet. We explore how infrastructure upgrades and town centre revitalisation efforts are influencing hotel demand, offering insights for hoteliers and hospitality professionals assessing emerging trends in outer London boroughs.
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Mar- 2023 -23 MarchHotels
Whetstone Travelodge freehold acquired by Aprirose
Real estate investment group Aprirose has acquired the freehold of a property, which is let to Travelodge with 18 years still on the lease, for an undisclosed price. Located in Whetstone, an affluent London suburb situated in the London Borough of Barnet, the site is only 800 metres from Totteridge…
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Apr- 2022 -4 AprilCoronavirus
£330m in Omicron grants unspent by local councils, study finds
Firms in England, which were most impacted by the Omicron variant, received less than half of the £635m support package promised by the Government, according to the analysis by the real estate adviser Altus Group. The analysis shows that just £305m of the £635m distributed to 309 English Councils had…
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May- 2017 -2 MayHotels
Barnet Hill hotel gains new accolades following refurbishment
Barnet Hill Country House Hotel has been awarded with two rosettes and four stars from the AA. The hotel was acquired by Alexander Hotels and Utopia Spas in 2016 and has since undergone a number of renovations. Its 18 bedrooms, restaurant and public guest areas were all refurbished. The hotel’s…
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Dec- 2016 -8 DecemberProperty
Travelodge opens first hotel in Finchley
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has opened its first property in Finchley – it’s third and largest in the London borough of Barnet. The 128-bedroom hotel is a two-floor extension on top of an existing four-storey office building, and will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, a bar cafe and the company’s new contemporary…
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Feb- 2012 -14 February
Hotel owner fined in landmark fire safety trial
A hotel owner from Barnet has become the first person to be convicted by a jury under the 2005 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. Michael Wilson, Chumleigh Lodge Hotel’s sole director, has been ordered to pay a fine and legal costs totaling £260,000. The offences date back to May 2008…
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