Upscale
In the UK hospitality sector, the term “upscale” refers to full-service hotels that offer a high standard of accommodation, amenities, and service, typically rated as 4-star or 5-star properties. These establishments cater to both business and leisure travellers seeking enhanced comfort and a range of facilities. Our editorial coverage for hotel industry professionals focuses on developments such as refurbishments, leadership changes, financial performance, and strategic initiatives within the upscale segment. We provide insights into how these hotels maintain their market positioning, adapt to evolving guest expectations, and contribute to the broader trends in the UK’s dynamic hospitality landscape.
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Jun- 2025 -23 JuneProperty
Radisson and PPHE sign for £90m central London hotel
PPHE has signed a deal to acquire a mixed-use development site to be developed into a Radisson Red lifestyle hotel with a minimum of 182 bedrooms in central London. The 3,000 sqm mixed-use development site, which will also house a restaurant, bar, gym and office space, is located near the…
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12 JuneHotel Brands
IHG officially opens Hotel Indigo in Clerkenwell
IHG Hotels and Resorts has officially opened Hotel Indigo London Clerkenwell, more than four years after the site was originally expected to launch. Plans for the hotel were first announced in 2019, when IHG signed a management agreement with Omenport Developments. At that time, it was expected to open in…
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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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13 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/5/25
Grosvenor Gardens Hotel, a boutique Victorian B&B in Edinburgh’s West End, is up for sale after 20 years of private ownership. The property includes nine letting bedrooms, a large dining room, kitchen, and private garden, with a short-term let licence already in place. It has a strong reputation for high-quality…
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13 MayHotel Brands
Adagio unveils strategic plan to become ‘reference benchmark’ for aparthotels
Adagio has unveiled ‘First’, its strategic plan and development objectives for 2030 with the aim of becoming the “reference benchmark” for aparthotels in Europe. In 2024, Adagio recorded a revenue of €460m (£386m) for its network, and opened six new aparthotels, confirming the strength of its business model, its stability…
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12 MayHotels
Tarka to open new 242-pod hostel and rooftop bar in Edinburgh
Tarka Edinburgh has received a £10.3m investment from OakNorth to fund the acquisition and development of a new 242-pod hostel and rooftop bar in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre. Located on South St Andrew Street next to St Andrews Square and just minutes from Waverley Station and the St…
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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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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilHotel Brands
Cardiff’s Hotel Indigo hits the market for £5m
Hotel Indigo in Cardiff has been brought to the market with an initial asking price of £5m. The 122-bedroom boutique hotel represents an investment opportunity, being located in a “sought-after” position and having IHG branding. Part of Dominions House, the early 20th Century building was formerly used as offices before…
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2 AprilHotel Brands
Radisson to add over 37,000 rooms to European portfolio
Radisson Hotel Group has successfully reopened a number of European hotels so far this year, as it plans to add over 37,000 rooms to its portfolio through signings to drive tourism across EMEA. The year began with the opening of the Radisson Collection Hotel in Berlin and was described “the…
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchFeatures
Glasgow city break: How to choose a hotel based on popular tourist spots
Why Choose Glasgow for a City Break? Glasgow is one of the UK’s most exciting and diverse cities. Known for its friendly locals and lively atmosphere, it offers a rich cultural heritage mixed with modern creativity. The city is famous for its stunning Victorian and contemporary architecture, world-class museums, and…
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