West End
The West End, encompassing key areas such as Soho, Covent Garden, Leicester Square, and Piccadilly, remains a central hub for London’s hotel market. Our coverage includes the conversion of historic buildings and commercial sites into luxury, boutique, and lifestyle hotels, as well as major refurbishments and rebrands. We also report on investment activity, planning developments, and the area’s performance across tourism and business travel segments, offering insight into how hotels are responding to strong demand and evolving guest expectations.
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Jun- 2025 -17 JuneHotel Brands
Marriott International signs three hotels in Edinburgh
Marriott International has announced a major expansion in Edinburgh through a three-hotel signing with the Chris Stewart Group, an Edinburgh-based property developer and hotel operator. The agreement will see two existing properties rebranded under two of Marriott’s Collection Brands, while a third hotel is currently under development. The Edinburgh Grand…
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11 JuneHotels
Crowne Plaza London Ealing freehold brought to market
A major freehold hotel in West London, currently trading as the Crowne Plaza London Ealing, has been brought to market with price available upon application. The property comprises 139 ensuite bedrooms, the Hotel Bar and Club Lounge Restaurant with 120 covers, three meeting rooms, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a…
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May- 2025 -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 MayHotels
Edinburgh’s Grosvenor Gardens Hotel placed up for sale
A boutique B&B in Edinburgh’s West End, Grosvenor Gardens Hotel, has hit the market for an undisclosed price. The “characterful” Victorian property contains nine letting bedrooms as well as a large dining room, kitchen, and private garden. There is also a short term let license in place, and the hotel…
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9 MayRestaurants & Chefs
The Grand Hotel Birmingham to launch speakeasy concept
The Grand Hotel Birmingham will be launching Downstairs At The Grand on Friday 16 May, which will serve as the city centre’s “only late-night live music jazz bar”. The speakeasy concept, which will be taking over Isaac’s, the hotel’s restaurant, will be running from 10pm until 2am on Thursdays, Fridays…
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7 MayAppointments
The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa appoints director of operations
The Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa in Edinburgh has appointed Frank de Kruijf as its new director of operations.With extensive experience in luxury hospitality management, de Kruijf will oversee all operational aspects of the hotel and help to “further enhance its reputation for excellence and sustainability”. He brings over 15…
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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilRestaurants & Chefs
Crieff Hydro completes £5m dining refurb project
Crieff Hydro has completed its £5m dining refurbishment project, which has created six new bar and restaurant venues and refreshed menus for its existing dining spots. The project, which is said to be “one of the largest single investments ever made” by the Scottish company, aims to position the hotel…
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1 AprilProperty
Z Hotels’ Leicester Square site hits the market for £42m
The freehold interest of Z Hotel’s site in Leicester Square has been brought to market at a guide price of £42m. Avison Young UK and JLL have been jointly appointed by Z Hotels to sell the freehold interest of the Leicester Square property, with a guaranteed 35-year leaseback to Z…
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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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Feb- 2025 -21 FebruaryHotel Brands
Aimbridge EMEA unveils news General Managers’ Advisory Council
Hotel management company Aimbridge EMEA has appointed a team of general managers (GMs) from across its UK and European portfolios to a new ‘Advisory Council’, designed to “empower hotel teams and give GMs greater input into hotel initiatives”. It said the General Managers’ Advisory Council will meet monthly to discuss…
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