Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf, long known as a hub for London’s financial sector, is now evolving into a vibrant mixed-use district with growing appeal for hospitality investment. Our coverage includes hotel openings, office-to-hotel conversions, and the rise of aparthotels as part of the area’s diversification strategy. We report on planning decisions, investment activity, and how hotel operators are responding to increased footfall driven by residential developments, leisure offerings, and improved connectivity across East London.
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May- 2025 -7 MayHotels
London luxury hotels only class to achieve Q1 RevPAR growth
Luxury hotels continue to outperform in London, being the only class to achieve year-over-year RevPAR growth during the first quarter of 2025, according to CoStar data. Luxury RevPAR grew by approximately 2% during the first quarter, thanks to stronger occupancy gains. Despite hotels at the luxury end tend to be…
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Feb- 2025 -11 FebruaryProperty
O’Shea and Galliard JV secures £22.8m funding for new Saltmoore lodges
A joint venture (JV) between O’Shea and Galliard has secured a £22.8m loan from OakNorth to fund Saltmoore holiday lodges, a coastal luxury wellness retreat on the North Yorkshire Coast. Founded in 1966, O’Shea Group is a privately-owned construction and property development company in London and the South East. Meanwhile,…
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4 FebruaryHotel Brands
OYO to invest £50m into UK hotel portfolio expansion
Global hospitality tech group OYO has plans to invest £50m in the UK over the next three years, with a focus on expanding its premium hotel portfolio in the country. This investment is expected to support 1,000 direct and indirect jobs over the next few years and attract more international…
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Oct- 2024 -31 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 31/10/24
Tribe continues its European growth by opening its second UK hotel, Tribe Manchester Airport, following the 2022 launch of Tribe London Canary Wharf. The 412-room hotel, featuring an Italian Dolce Vita-inspired restaurant and spacious bar, embodies Tribe’s “more for less” philosophy and sleek design for travellers. Pauline Oster, VP of…
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31 OctoberHotels
Tribe expands in the UK with new hotel at Manchester airport
Tribe is continuing its European growth trajectory with the opening of Tribe Manchester Airport, the brand’s second hotel in the UK. Founded in 2017 in Australia, Tribe promises “more for less” and represents a “bold design edit” for travellers. Tribe Manchester Airport, which features 412 rooms, is the brand’s 19th…
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24 OctoberLatest News
Blastness unveils new website design for Canary Riverside Plaza
Blastness has launched the newly-redesigned website for Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel, a five-star independent hotel situated in the heart of Canary Wharf, London’s dynamic business district. The new site provides a seamless and refined user experience that mirrors the hotel’s sophisticated atmosphere, making it effortless for visitors to discover its…
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22 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 22/10/24
Imbiba, a leisure, lifestyle, and entertainment investor, has partnered with Canary Wharf Group (CWG) to open a new 65,000 sq ft hotel at 12 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, in 2025. The venue will house several Imbiba brands, including a 78-bedroom House of Gods Hotel, a music venue, a rooftop bar,…
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22 OctoberHotels
Imbiba to open House of Gods hotel at Canary Wharf
Specialist leisure, lifestyle and entertainment investor Imbiba has agreed a new deal with Canary Wharf Group (CWG) to open a 65,000 sq ft multi-purpose hotel at 12 Bank Street. The new building in the heart of Canary Wharf will open in 2025 housing several of Imbiba’s brands including a 78-bedroom…
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Sep- 2024 -10 SeptemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 10/9/24
Seaton House, a five-star hotel in St Andrews, has named Stephanie Lee as its new director of sales and marketing. With 30 years in hospitality and 20 years in sales, Lee joins from IHG Hotels and Resorts. She is enthusiastic about working with Valor Hospitality and collaborating with Seaton House’s…
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10 SeptemberHotels
Vertus Edit to open Canary Wharf aparthotel
Vertus Edit, a part of the Canary Wharf Group, has announced that it is set to open its first aparthotel in Canary Wharf in February 2025. The studios range from 15 sqm – 32 sqm and provide a bathroom, kitchenette, sleeping area and wardrobe. Guests also benefit from spaces including…
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