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Accor expands Handwritten Collection brand to 50 hotels worldwide

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SevenStay launches mid-term aparthotel at 60 Old Hall Street

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Limehome opens site near St Paul’s Cathedral

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Kensington

Kensington, a distinguished district in West London, continues to be a focal point for luxury hospitality developments. Our coverage delves into the area’s dynamic hotel landscape, highlighting recent openings such as the Ellen Kensington, a boutique hotel that has transformed a historic Victorian property into a modern luxury destination. We also report on significant refurbishments, including the comprehensive renovation of the Kensington Forum Hotel, which aims to enhance its facilities with a new spa, rooftop bar, and dining venues. Additionally, our insights cover market performance trends, strategic investments, and the evolving competitive landscape, providing hotel professionals with comprehensive information on Kensington’s hospitality sector.

Kensington

Kensington, a distinguished district in West London, continues to be a focal point for luxury hospitality developments. Our coverage delves into the area’s dynamic hotel landscape, highlighting recent openings such as the Ellen Kensington, a boutique hotel that has transformed a historic Victorian property into a modern luxury destination. We also report on significant refurbishments, including the comprehensive renovation of the Kensington Forum Hotel, which aims to enhance its facilities with a new spa, rooftop bar, and dining venues. Additionally, our insights cover market performance trends, strategic investments, and the evolving competitive landscape, providing hotel professionals with comprehensive information on Kensington’s hospitality sector.

Q1 2026: UK hotel market report

The first quarter of 2026 has exposed a stark structural divergence in the trading…

The Ampersand to open science-themed suite in June

The suite is located near the Science Museum and other cultural institutions in the South…

MCR Property Group invests £150m in London hospitality portfolio

The investment is underpinned by a single £123m acquisition, consisting of four Kensington…

The Chesway Collection appoints new chief exec

Former general manager of The Montenotte to lead the hotel group following two decades in…

JMK Group secures £48m loan for City of London hotel conversion

The funding, which will also support ongoing operations, follows a previous acquisition loan…

Dalata to open seventh London Maldron hotel in Kensington

The hotel will serve the redeveloped Olympia district, which features 550,000 sq ft of…

Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush set for March opening

The hotel will include an open-kitchen restaurant, spa and co-working spaces

Hotel transactions in Europe climb to €27bn

The rebound has been attributed to improved hotel operational performance and a more stable…

The Cranley Hotel in London sold to private buyer

The 39‑bedroom townhouse hotel is located on Bina Gardens, South Kensington

The tourist tax debate returns: what it means for London hotels

London’s proposed tourist tax could raise more than £350m but risks intensifying pressures…