Whitechapel
Whitechapel, in East London, is a fast-evolving district blending historic character with modern hotel development. Our coverage reports on new openings, redevelopments of heritage sites, and large-scale projects like Hyatt Place and New Road Hotel. We explore how this regeneration affects local tourism, investment patterns, and the operational strategies of hoteliers, with a focus on opportunities for UK hotel businesses engaged in urban hospitality and mixed-use development.
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May- 2025 -27 MayHotel Brands
Adagio opens new 132-studio flagship in Whitechapel
Adagio has opened The Adagio Original London City East, marking the European aparthotel brand’s ninth property in the UK and the fourth in London. Located right in the heart of London, only a five-minute walk from Aldgate East or Whitechapel tube stations, the Adagio Original London City East features 132…
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Jan- 2025 -8 JanuaryColumns
Fostering innovation, sustainability, and community at Hyatt Place London
Michael Mason-Shaw, General Manager of Hyatt Place London City East, is not your typical hotelier. With an unconventional background in art and a career that spans openings across 17 hotels, Mason-Shaw has developed a unique leadership style centred on sustainability, community engagement, and empowering teams. In this feature, he shares…
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May- 2024 -28 MayLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 28/5/24
Baguley Hall, a historic manor house in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, has been put on the market on behalf of Historic England. This late 13th-century timber-framed structure, situated on a two-acre property near Manchester Airport, has undergone significant repairs to attract future occupants. Plans for its potential uses, including a food-based…
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28 MayHotel Brands
Adagio quadruples franchise development in six years
Aparthotel provider Adagio has revealed that it has quadrupled its franchise development in the last six years. The company has stated that the number of franchised venues in its portfolio has increased from 5 in 2018 up to 28 in the present day. This news comes as Adagio gets ready…
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Feb- 2024 -27 FebruaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 27/2/24
Linthwaite House, a luxury Lake District hotel, has welcomed two new chefs to lead its culinary offerings. Head chef Gerald Van Der Walt will oversee the informal bar and conservatory menus, while head chef Mark McCabe will helm Simon Rogan’s Henrock restaurant. Van Der Walt brings experience from top establishments…
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27 FebruaryHotel Brands
Adagio sees record 2023 amid raft of new openings
Aparthotel provider Adagio has seen its occupancy rate jump to 79%, the highest rate it has ever seen, as part of a record 2023 for the company. This comes as Adagio welcomed 1.7 million customers welcomed into the 130 aparthotels in its network, alongside a raft of new openings. Over…
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Oct- 2023 -24 OctoberLatest News
Accor continues to accelerate global expansion
Accor has shared an update on its market leading position in the global extended stay, serviced apartments and private rentals segments including new destinations for its Novotel Living brand. The “forward-thinking” extension of Novotel, one of the best-known midscale hotel brands in the world, is now operating in Singapore, Bangkok,…
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Mar- 2023 -27 MarchHotel Brands
Adagio to open new UK aparthotel alongside 11 new openings
Aparthotel provider Adagio is set to open a new aparthotel in the UK as part of 11 new aparthotels across Europe and Africa in 2023. In the UK the company is set to open the Adagio Original London Whitechapel in Q4 of this year. The new aparthotel will offer a…
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Nov- 2022 -3 NovemberHotel Brands
Aptel East celebrates first year and sets sights on next development
Business and leisure Aparthotel, Aptel East, has celebrated a “successful first year of trade” in the capital and has revealed it has “ambitious growth plans in mind”. Aptel East is located on Commercial Road, a short distance from Whitechapel, Shoreditch and Tower Bridge and comprises 33 suites ranging from family…
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Feb- 2022 -3 FebruaryHotel Brands
New ‘tech’ Aparthotel brand opens in London
Aptel, a new aparthotel brand, has officially launched with its first site located in East London. The first Aptel site, Aptel East, is specifically located on Commercial Road, a short distance from Whitechapel and Aldgate East tube stations. Founded by entrepreneur Karan Uppal, ‘Aptel’ said it sets out to provide…
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