Paddington
Paddington, a key gateway to central London, is undergoing major transformation, positioning itself as a growing hub for hotel development and investment. Our coverage includes new hotel openings, large-scale refurbishments, and mixed-use projects that incorporate hospitality. We report on planning activity, transport improvements such as the Elizabeth Line, and how increased connectivity is driving both business and leisure demand. The area’s evolving skyline and strategic location continue to attract interest from operators and investors across the sector.
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May- 2025 -14 MayFeatures
Are London’s economy hotels becoming too expensive?
Data from commercial real-estate data company CoStar has revealed that economy hotels are now more expensive than some midscale hotels in certain areas of London. This trend is a sign of London’s rising affordability challenges. However, in submarkets where prices for mid-tier hotels are slightly higher than economy rooms, the…
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8 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 8/5/25
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) saw a 3.3% increase in global RevPAR in Q1 2025, supported by gains across business, leisure, and group travel. Regional highlights include a 3.5% rise in the Americas and a 5.5% lift in EMEAA, with Continental Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia leading growth. China’s…
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8 MayHotels
Capilon Hotels Group to renovate The Edwin Hotel in Earls Court
Capilon Hotels Group is set to renovate The Edwin Hotel in London’s Earls Court after receiving a £13m co-loan from OakNorth and ASK Partners. The £13m co-loan from OakNorth and ASK will be used to finance existing debt and complete the full renovation of the six-story hotel which is due…
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8 MayHotels
The Cardiff Hotel in Paddington hits the market for £17.5m
The Cardiff Hotel, located on Paddington’s Norfolk Square, has been brought to market for offers in the region of £17.5m for the freehold. The Grade II-listed property has 63 bedrooms and is made up of three adjoining period buildings. It is also situated just a two minutes’ walk from the…
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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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Mar- 2025 -18 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 18/3/25
Bowood Hotel, Spa, and Golf Resort in Wiltshire has appointed Matthew Voyle as its new general manager and Emma Frankham as deputy general manager. Voyle brings over 30 years of hospitality experience, having previously led the Nare Hotel in Cornwall to a five-star status, earning multiple awards. His career also…
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18 MarchHotel Brands
Hyatt eyes 30% UK portfolio growth between 2025 & 2026
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has unveiled plans to grow its UK portfolio by more than 30% between 2025 and 2026, adding more than 1,000 rooms to the market. The news comes as it opened Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds earlier this month, signalling Hyatt’s expanding brand footprint and ambitious…
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Feb- 2025 -17 FebruaryHotels
Two The Park Grand London hotels brought to market for combined £110m
Two high-profile freehold unbranded hotels in central London have been brought to market with a combined price of over £110m. The Park Grand Paddington Court and Park Grand London Hyde Park hotels, both situated just minutes from Paddington Station, are free of brand and management, and are said to present…
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12 FebruaryHotels
St Elizabeth’s House Hotel in Devon sold to new owners
St Elizabeth’s House Hotel, a Grade II listed Georgian country house hotel in Plympton St Maurice, Devon, has been sold to new owners for an undisclosed sum.Set within 5.5 acres of landscaped gardens, St Elizabeth’s House Hotel features 15 “elegantly” designed en-suite guest bedrooms and suites. The hotel is renowned…
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Jan- 2025 -24 JanuaryHotel Brands
Whitbread opens more than 1,000 rooms since March 2024
Whitbread has added more than 1,000 new guest bedrooms to its UK network since March 2024 and the start of its FY24/25 financial year. The 137-bedroom Premier Inn at London Waterloo (North Lambeth) in Central London took the business over the 1,000 new room milestone earlier this month, marking the…
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