The Stafford
The Stafford London is a five-star hotel in St James’s known for its timeless style and hospitality. Our news coverage highlights leadership appointments, major refurbishments, guest experience updates, culinary developments, financial results, and awards. The archive follows The Stafford’s ongoing business strategy, service innovations, and role in shaping London’s luxury hotel scene, with updates on both operational and strategic milestones.
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Jul- 2025 -18 JulyRestaurants & Chefs
The Beaumont Mayfair to open new restaurant in September
The Beaumont Mayfair is set to open a new modern British restaurant, Rosi, in September, led by newly appointed culinary director Lisa Goodwin-Allen. The Mayfair hotel said Rosi marks “an exciting new chapter” in its dining offer, continuing the contemporary direction taken since chief executive Stuart Procter joined. Rosi will…
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Jun- 2025 -6 JuneHotels
Lympstone Manor joins Stafford Collection as associate member
The Stafford Collection has announced that Lympstone Manor – chef Michael Caines’s hotel, restaurant and vineyard in Devon – has joined the group as an associate member. The move follows Caines’s recent appointment as culinary strategist at The Stafford London, marking his first role in the capital. Lympstone Manor, a…
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Apr- 2025 -24 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 24/4/25
Marie-Isabelle Gruson has been appointed to Adagio’s executive committee as director of operations projects and services (OPS), IT digital, purchasing, and transformation. A veteran of the brand since its inception, Gruson brings 25 years of experience in hospitality, beginning her career as a hotel receptionist in 1993. She joined the…
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24 AprilHotels
Northcote Hotel acquired by Silkstone Finance
Silkstone Finance, the investment vehicle of Alf and Clare Ellis, has revealed that it has acquired the Northcote Hotel in Lancashire from The Stafford Collection for an undisclosed sum. Long-standing general manager, Craig Bancroft MI, will continue to lead the hotel, directing strategic investments in unison with the new ownership.…
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Feb- 2025 -7 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 7/2/25
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) has announced that Manchester’s renowned five-star Lowry Hotel has joined its Leng’s Collection. Located on the banks of the River Irwell, the hotel features 165 luxurious rooms, a restaurant, a spa, and event spaces. MHR’s Leng’s Collection aims to highlight the unique character of each…
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7 FebruaryPeople
The Stafford Collection promotes new managing director
The Stafford Collection has announced the promotion of John McLean to the role of managing director following his appointment as general manager back in May 2024. In his new role as managing director, McLean will oversee the entire portfolio, which includes The Stafford London, Northcote, a boutique hotel with a…
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Jan- 2025 -9 JanuaryLatest News
The Beaumont Mayfair appoints new executive chef
The Beaumont Mayfair has announced the appointment of Brendan Fyldes as executive chef. Fyldes is responsible for the hotel’s overall food offering, including full oversight of The Beaumont Mayfair’s brand-new dining concepts, which are set to launch later in 2025. He joins The Beaumont Mayfair from Green and Fortune, where…
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Oct- 2024 -14 OctoberHotels
Northcote Hotel brought to market
Northcote Hotel in Lancashire has been brought to market for an undisclosed price. The property is being marketed by Savills which is operating the sale on a “price on application” basis. It is being pitched as a freehold opportunity that includes 26 bedrooms and planning consent for an extra restaurant.…
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May- 2024 -31 MayLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 31/5/24
The Stafford London has made its Park Suite terrace available for private hire, responding to rising demand for alfresco private dining options as summer approaches. The hotel, part of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts Legend Collection, emphasises luxury with traditional and unique London experiences. The terrace offers views from St…
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31 MayHotels
The Stafford London unveils new private dining offering
The Stafford London has announced that its Park Suite terrace is now available for private hire. This comes in anticipation for the fast-approaching summer months and in response to increasing demand from guests wanting an al-fresco private dining option. The hotel, which is part of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts…
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