Surrey
Explore Surrey’s flourishing hotel sector, where commuter convenience and countryside charm converge. This section tracks new property openings—from boutique hotels in Guildford and Woking to luxury retreats in the Surrey Hills—alongside detailed performance metrics such as occupancy rates, average daily rates and RevPAR. You’ll also find updates on planning approvals, refurbishment projects and investment deals, plus insight into the impact of regional events—from Goodwood Festival of Speed to business conferences at RHS Wisley—on guest demand. Whether you manage a riverside boutique in Farnham or a large-scale conference hotel in Guildford, this hub delivers the comprehensive news and intel you need to excel in Surrey’s hospitality landscape.
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Jul- 2024 -26 JulyAdvice
Hotels in crisis – are they ready to communicate in an emergency?
‘Six found dead at Grand Hyatt Bangkok.’ ‘Detectives investigating devastating Glasgow hotel fire’ ‘Woman found dead at five star Surrey hotel – man suspected of murder.’ ‘Hilton hotel in Paddington evacuated after laundry fire.’ These headlines from the BBC website and major newspapers, all from within the last three months,…
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10 JulyLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 10/7/24
The Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport Hotel has unveiled the second phase of its multi-million-pound refurbishment, featuring the return of the Sampans Pan-Asian restaurant and a new club lounge. Earlier in the year, the hotel introduced an open lobby and 299 upgraded bedrooms. Now, the refurbished Sampans restaurant offers a variety…
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10 JulyHotels
Radisson unveils new Stanhill Court Hotel
Radisson Hotel Group has officially opened Stanhill Court Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, located in the village of Charwood, Surrey. The newly affiliated Victorian-style hotel features 56 rooms, ranging from classic and superior rooms to family accommodations and a luxurious junior suite, which is ideal for bridal preparations and…
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5 JulyLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 5/7/24
Virgin Hotels has opened bookings for its first London location in Shoreditch, set to open on August 1. This hotel marks the brand’s eighth addition and the 17th within the Virgin Hotels Collection. Located at 45 Curtain Road, the 120-bedroom hotel will offer luxury experiences including the Spanish restaurant BiBo…
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5 JulyHotels
Glasgow Ibis Styles Hotel secures £5m refinancing
Ibis Styles hotel at Waterloo Street in Glasgow, owned by a private equity firm, has secured a £5m refinancing from Assetz Capital, a lender in the SME commercial property and residential development sector. The 137-bed hotel is themed around the city’s well-known music scene and features ‘rehearsal studio’ bar and…
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May- 2024 -20 MayLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 20/5/24
Hospitality group Heartwood Collection has purchased The Manor Inn in Godalming from Whitbread. The 16-bedroom site will be renamed “The Ragged Robin” and undergo extensive refurbishment to add three more bedrooms, a pub, and expanded dining areas. This renovation will incorporate Heartwood’s style, reflecting the site’s 18th-century origins and its…
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20 MayLatest News
Heartwood Collection acquires pub with rooms from Whitbread
Hospitality group Heartwood Collection has acquired The Manor Inn, Godalming from Whitbread. The acquisition will see the 16 bedroom site renamed as “The Ragged Robin” in a nod to the location and will undergo a multi-million pound refurbishment to create a further three bedrooms, 150 internal covers and 100 external…
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3 MayHotels
Thatchers unveils first phase of £5m refurb
East Horsley’s historic Thatchers Hotel has finished the first phase of its £5m refurbishment, completing work on its bar and dining areas, as well as its private dining/conference room. Work will now commence on the site’s 87 bedrooms, with an additional four bedrooms being created during the refurbishment, bringing the…
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Apr- 2024 -26 AprilLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 26/4/24
Valor Hospitality is preparing to unveil two new five-star hotels in Northern Ireland and Scotland later this year. In Northern Ireland, Dunluce Lodge, situated on the picturesque Causeway Coast, boasts thirty-five luxury suites overlooking the Royal Portrush Golf Club’s fourth fairway, a renowned site for the Open Championship. Guests can…
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26 AprilHotels
Travelodge opens 600th hotel at Oval Cricket Ground
Travelodge has opened its 600th hotel, which is located at London Oval Cricket Ground. The new site is a 95-room hotel, developed in partnership with Surrey County Cricket Club. As well as being Travelodge’s 600th hotel, it’s also the group’s 81st hotel in London and has created over 30 new…
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