Chelsea
Chelsea, known for its affluent character, cultural institutions, and fashionable appeal, is one of London’s most desirable locations for upscale hospitality. Our coverage explores how the area’s elegant townhouse architecture and proximity to landmarks like Sloane Square, the King’s Road, and the Saatchi Gallery make it a magnet for boutique and luxury hotel development. We report on hotel openings, refurbishments, and rebrands, alongside planning decisions, investment activity, and how operators are tailoring experiences to a discerning, often international, clientele.
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 24/2/25
Switch Management Ltd’s aparthotel in Birmingham has had an impressive first year since its January 2024 opening, positioning itself as a top regional accommodation choice. It exceeded industry benchmarks by 24% in its first six months, driven largely by corporate bookings. By Q4, its Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) aligned…
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24 FebruaryHotel Brands
Firmdale sells 20% stake to Swedish pharma tycoon for rumoured £300m
Firmdale Hotels has sold a 20% stake in its business to Swedish pharmaceuticals tycoon Lennart Perlhagen for a price reported to be around £300m, according to The Standard. It is the first time that any kind of stake in the business has been sold since it was founded in 1985…
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7 FebruaryPeople
The Stafford Collection promotes new managing director
The Stafford Collection has announced the promotion of John McLean to the role of managing director following his appointment as general manager back in May 2024. In his new role as managing director, McLean will oversee the entire portfolio, which includes The Stafford London, Northcote, a boutique hotel with a…
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Nov- 2024 -18 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 18/11/24
Specialist business property adviser Christie and Co has appointed Graham Wilkinson to its North and Midlands hotel team. Based in Windermere, Wilkinson brings over 35 years of experience in Cumbria’s tourism and hospitality sector. He expressed enthusiasm for helping hotel, guest house, and B&B owners maximise their business value and…
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18 NovemberHotels
Millennium Hotels and Resorts win World Luxury Hotel 2024 awards
Two Millennium Hotels and Resorts properties in London have achieved top accolades at the 2024 World Luxury Hotel Awards. The Chelsea Harbour Hotel and Spa was awarded as the Best Luxury Harbour Hotel in Europe, Best Luxury All Suite Hotel in Northern Europe and Best Luxury Spa Hotel in Northern…
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4 NovemberHotels
Forum Hotel owner appoints Ardmore as contractor to lead refurb
GP Hotel Forum Propco Limited has appointed Ardmore to undertake the transformation of the Forum Hotel, Kensington. The transformational refurbishment project on Cromwell Road includes the comprehensive fit-out of 903 guestrooms and public areas. The new project builds on Ardmore’s portfolio of iconic refurbishments, which includes some of the World’s…
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Sep- 2024 -4 SeptemberHotels
Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park appoints sales expert
Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park has announced the appointment of Beth Ardron as director of sales and marketing manager. She joins the group from Klarent Hospitality, where she was cluster director of sales for Mercure at the 98-room Mercure Exeter Rougemont and 156-room Mercure Exeter Southgate. Ardrom’s previous experience includes…
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Aug- 2024 -23 AugustHotels
The Varsity in Cambridge undergoes £1m refurb
The Varsity hotel in Cambridge has undergone a £1m refurbishment, which has seen all of its 50 bedrooms, including the penthouse suite, completely revamped.The site is an independently owned 50-room boutique hotel and spa in the hub of the Cambridge’s Quayside area. The independently owned hotel’s team worked with a…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyPeople
Emanuele Mulliri and chef Daniel Kerr join England’s Oldest Hotel
The Old Bell Hotel, which claims to be England’s oldest Hotel, located in Malmesbury, has appointed a new general manager and head chef. Emanuele Mulliri has joined The Old Bell Hotel as GM. With a career spanning over three decades, Mulliri has managed “some of the world’s most iconic hotels”,…
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24 JulyHotels
Iconic Luxury Hotels names GM for 11 Cadogan Gardens & The Chelsea Townhouse
Iconic Luxury Hotels has appointed Samantha Rieu as general manager of its luxury boutique townhouse hotels, 11 Cadogan Gardens and The Chelsea Townhouse, both in the heart of Chelsea, and the only two Relais and Châteaux hotels in London. Rieu is an accomplished hotel manager with over 25 years of…
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