Starhotels
Coverage of Starhotels, an Italian luxury hotel group with a growing presence in the UK market. Reporting includes updates on new hotel openings, refurbishments, brand strategy, and operational performance. Also explores Starhotels’ approach to combining Italian style with British hospitality standards in key urban locations.
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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 25/4/25
The Connaught has unveiled The Connaught Suite Collection, a new offering within its recently restored suites and rooms programme. The five-star Mayfair hotel now provides a curated range of in-suite experiences reflecting the art of “fine living,” including martinis from The Connaught Bar, pâtisserie by Nicolas Rouzaud, bespoke massages from…
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25 AprilHotel Brands
Starhotels appoints Stefano Squecco as new cluster general manager
Starhotels has announced the appointment of Stefano Squecco as the new cluster general manager of all three hotels in London: The Pelham, The Gore, and The Franklin. Squecco officially assumed his new role in January and brings considerable expertise and a deep understanding of the luxury hospitality sector. He will…
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Aug- 2024 -12 AugustHotel Brands
Starhotels expands global presence new UK Global Sales Office
Starhotels has announced the opening of its new global sales office in the United Kingdom, marking a “significant milestone” in the company’s international expansion strategy. It said the strategic move underscores Starhotels’ commitment to increasing its global reach and strengthening its presence in key international markets. The new UK office…
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Jul- 2023 -31 JulyHotel Brands
Starhotels revenues up 2% to €243m in FY22
Starhotels’ revenues from hotel services have increased by 2% to €243m (£208.6m), exceeding revenue expectations, surpassing 2019 levels and tripling 2021 figures in FY22. The hotel group’s EBITDA also grew to hit not only its highest ever value – an increase of €17m (£14.5m) compared with 2019 – but also…
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14 JulyHotel Brands
Starhotels unveils Ideas partnership
Starhotels has announced its partnership with Ideas, a SAS company and provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, to improve its revenue generation and forecasting at 28 of its properties across the UK and Italy. Starhotels will deploy Ideas’ G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) and the rollout will allow…
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Jun- 2023 -16 JunePeople
The Gore London hotel appoints new head chef
The Gore London – Starhotels Collezione has appointed former National Chef of the Year and TV personality Frederick Forster as head chef of the hotel’s F&B outlets, including the 190 Queen’s Gate Restaurant. Forster has built his career working in restaurants around the globe including Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux…
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May- 2023 -16 MayHotels
The Franklin Hotel appoints new head chef
The Franklin London Hotel, part of the Starhotels Collezione, has announced the appointment of Roberto Roncolato to the role of head chef at The Franklin Restaurant by Alfredo Russo. Originally from Italy, Roncolato previously held positions in various one and two Michelin star establishments including La Taverna di Colloredo di…
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Mar- 2023 -6 MarchPeople
The Gore London and The Pelham London name new managers
The Gore London and The Pelham London, both part of Starhotels Collezione, have appointed new hotel managers to their respective teams. J-J Pollak and Niccolò Consigli joined the hotels in January 2023. Having spent over a decade working within luxury hospitality, they will both be responsible for the planning, directing…
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Sep- 2022 -7 SeptemberAppointments
The Gore London welcomes new hotel manager
The Gore London, a boutique Starhotels Collezione property in Kensington, has appointed Martin Cometto as its new hotel manager. Cometto has over 20 years of hospitality experience, working for luxury properties worldwide. He joins The Gore London from Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire where he was hotel manager. In his…
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Jul- 2022 -29 JulyPeople
The Franklin London appoints new F&B operations manager
The luxury five-star hotel, The Franklin London – Starhotels Collezione, has appointed Andrea Giannetti as its new food and beverage operations manager. Responsible for the day-to-day running of all food and beverage at the hotel – including at The Franklin Restaurant by Alfredo Russo and The Franklin Bar, Giannetti will…
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