Refurbishment
Stay up to date with hotel refurbishment projects across the UK. From full-scale revamps and room redesigns to public-area makeovers and sustainability upgrades, this section covers planning consents, budget insights and contractor appointments. Whether you’re overseeing a boutique hotel refresh or a large-scale redevelopment, you’ll find case studies, expert advice and the latest industry trends here.
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Jul- 2025 -9 JulyHotels
Heartwood Inns acquires The Potters Heron in Hampshire
Heartwood Inns has announced that it has acquired The Potters Heron hotel in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire from Pebble Hotels for an undisclosed fee. As part of the acquisition, the 56 bedroom site undergo an extended closure to facilitate a multi-million pound refurbishment that will create a further four bedrooms, 258…
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8 JulyHotel Brands
Leonardo Hotels expands in Hanover with dual hotel purchase
Leonardo Hotels has acquired two existing properties in Hanover from Essendi, a European hotel investor and operator, with plans to rebrand them as the Leonardo Hannover Medical Park. The deal gives Leonardo Hotels a third presence in the city and expands its position in the regional hotel and conferencing market.…
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4 JulyHotels
Sweeney Hotels opens second Highland aparthotel in Aviemore
Sweeney Hotels has opened its second Highland aparthotel, following a £450k refurbishment of the former Park Guest House in Aviemore. The 16-bedroom property, renamed Sweeney Aviemore Two, features individually styled rooms with modern décor, en-suite bathrooms, smart technology and a range of room types. It includes two larger suites: the…
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2 JulyHotels
The Edinburgh Grand reopens as Scotland’s first Luxury Collection Hotel
The Edinburgh Grand has reopened as Scotland’s first Luxury Collection Hotel, becoming part of its portfolio of over 130 global properties. The opening marks The Luxury Collection’s Scottish debut and its fourth outpost in the UK, alongside its sites in London, Buckinghamshire and Manchester. Owned and operated by Chris Stewart…
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2 JulyHotels
Wainstones Hotel in North Yorkshire reopens following refurb
The Wainstones Hotel in Broughton, North Yorkshire, has reopened following a six-month refurbishment that introduced a new design and expanded facilities. The redeveloped hotel now offers 20 individually styled bedrooms, a new bar and restaurant, two private dining rooms, a function suite, a lounge and terrace, and an adjoining public…
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Jun- 2025 -30 JuneHotel Brands
Dalata signs fourth Continental Europe site with Berlin hotel
Dalata Hotel Group has signed a 25-year lease agreement for a new Clayton-branded hotel in Berlin, marking its first move into the German capital and its fourth hotel in Continental Berlin. The company, which is the largest independent four-star hotel operator in the UK and Ireland, said it will operate…
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30 JuneHotels
Solent Hotel and Spa earns top rating from Good Spa Guide
Solent Hotel and Spa in Fareham has been awarded five-bubble status by the Good Spa Guide, recognising it among the top-rated spas in the UK. The rating follows an anonymous visit from a Good Spa Guide “spa spy”, who praised the hotel’s “chilled out vibe”, “contemporary tones” and “impressive range…
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27 JuneHotel Brands
Splendid Hospitality unveils multi-million pound York hotel investment
Splendid Hospitality Group (SHG) has announced that it is set to invest tens of millions of pounds in its four York hotels. The investment is announced as SHG debuts the multi-million pound refurbishment of its Ibis Styles York Centre property. The fourth hotel in the group’s York portfolio, the Grade…
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27 JuneHotels
Crerar Hotels appoints new Balmoral Arms GM
Crerar Hotels has appointed Dayle Nicoll as general manager of Balmoral Arms, its traditional country inn located in the royal town of Ballater. Nicoll brings 15 years of hospitality experience to the role, having worked at several of Scotland’s best-known hotels and resorts. He was previously operations manager at Carnoustie…
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26 JuneHotel Brands
Travelodge acquires leasehold for new Liverpool Street site
Travelodge has acquired a 155-year long leasehold interest in 6 Broad Street Place and 15-17 Eldon Street from the City of London Corporation. Located opposite Liverpool Street station, the acquisition covers two prominent adjacent buildings, totalling 58,893 sq ft net internal area, which are currently vacant and awaiting refurbishment. Subject…
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