East of England
Coverage of the hotel and hospitality sector across the East of England region, including counties such as Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Essex. Reporting includes hotel openings, refurbishments, investment activity, and market performance. Also explores how tourism, business travel, and regional economic factors influence hospitality demand.
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Jul- 2025 -10 JulyHotel Brands
Chestnut Group appoints two senior leaders
Chestnut Group has announced the appointments of Henry Fairbanks as director of acquisitions and wholesale and Ollie Trezise as operations lead for the group. Fairbanks has led Chestnut’s hospitality operations since 2020, bringing insight into the group’s diverse operations and strategic ambitions. Trezise was previously regional director at City Pub…
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Mar- 2025 -4 MarchHotels
Countrywide Hotels appointed to manage Orida Hotels Newbury
Countrywide Hotels has been appointed to manage Orida Hotels Newbury, formerly known as DoubleTree by Hilton Newbury North. The 113-bedroom hotel, which will trade as Orida Hotels Newbury, is the latest addition to the Orida Hotels portfolio. Other properties include Orida Hotels Maidstone, Holiday Inn Maidstone – Sevenoaks, and three…
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Nov- 2024 -5 NovemberHotels
Rockliffe Hall submits two planning applications as part of renovation
Rockliffe Hall has submitted two planning applications as part of a new renovation project.The first planning application seeks approval for a purpose-built pavilion that will house a flagship restaurant, while the second application focuses on restoring the hotel’s Grade II listed Old Hall, preserving its “historic charm”. The proposed 584-square-metre…
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Sep- 2024 -12 SeptemberHotels
Down Hall completes £1.5m renovation
Down Hall in Essex has announced the completion of a £1.5m renovation to its Estate Patio bedrooms and suites, Grand Hall, The Potting Shed dining room, Fox Bar, formal gardens and terrace. The work is part of a continued programme of redevelopment at the 19th-Century Grade II-listed Italianate mansion to…
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Aug- 2024 -2 AugustHotels
Chestnut acquires Le Strange Arms in Norfolk
Chestnut has expanded its Norfolk portfolio with the acquisition of Le Strange Arms in Old Hunstanton for an undisclosed sum.Le Strange Arms, a renowned hotel located on the coast, features its own beachside access, 60 bedrooms, self-catering lodges and The Mariner pub. Following Chestnut’s acquisition of The Old Bridge Hotel…
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Feb- 2024 -21 FebruaryHotels
GMI Construction to deliver the North East’s first Dakota Hotel
GMI Construction Group has been appointed principal contractor to deliver the North East’s first Dakota Hotel. The luxury 118-room boutique hotel will transform the vacant St Anne’s Wharf at 112 Quayside, which fronts onto the River Tyne, and is scheduled for completion in Spring 2025. The development will generate 150…
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5 FebruaryAppointments
IoH appoints new chair for East of England region
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has appointed Linden Beattie FIH, general manager at Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate as chair of its new East of England region. The region is the last of the Institute’s English network to be re-launched under a restructuring plan focused on delivering “effective” local…
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Sep- 2023 -25 SeptemberFeatures
Charged up: How early tech adoption can boost a hotel’s attractiveness
“EV Chargers are a requisite for hotels as the popularity for electric vehicles increases. With the ban on sales of petrol cars from 2030 (this has been pushed back to 2035 by Rishi Sunak), we will continue to see more demand for an EV charging point infrastructure and hotels are…
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Aug- 2023 -29 AugustLatest News
The Crown and Castle receives two AA awards
The Crown and Castle in Orford has recently received two top AA awards following a recent inspection. Head chef Jake Lawrence and his team have been awarded two rosettes for their culinary excellence, while the highly rated 21-bedroom property has received a much sought after five star restaurant with rooms…
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Mar- 2023 -2 MarchHotel Brands
Hilton Brighton Metropole completes £26m refurbishment
Hilton Brighton Metropole has finished a £26m refurbishment which includes a brand-new presidential suite. All the bedrooms, meeting and events spaces, public areas, restaurant and the reception lobby have been renovated. The presidential suite will now offer three bedrooms and bathrooms, a “sumptuous” living room area and a balcony with…
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