Zedwell
Coverage of Zedwell, a UK hotel brand focused on wellness and sleep-centric accommodation primarily located in city centre locations such as London’s Chinatown. Reporting includes updates on new openings, brand strategy, guest experience innovations, and operational performance. Also explores Zedwell’s appeal to health-conscious travellers seeking quiet, restful stays in urban environments.
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Jun- 2025 -6 JuneFeatures
Predictions vs reality: testing OakNorth’s outlook on hospitality
The hospitality trade is a hard one. It runs hot in summer, cold in winter, and never moves in straight lines. Despite costs rising and customers shifting, the doors must open and the lights must stay on. As a lender to hotels, pubs and restaurants, OakNorth sees much of this…
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May- 2025 -27 MayHotel Brands
Criterion Capital set to open Zedwell Tower Bridge
Criterion Capital has announced the acquisition of Mansell Court, Tower Bridge, in the City of London, where it will open Zedwell Tower Bridge. The new hotel will have 200 rooms and will mark Zedwell’s second opening in the City, following Criterion’s acquisition of One Princes Street in Bank. Zedwell’s rooms…
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Mar- 2025 -17 MarchHotel Brands
Criterion Capital gets greenlight for first hotel outside London
Criterion Capital has revealed that it has received planning permission to build a hotel on Princes Street in Edinburgh, its first hotel outside of London. As part of the development, Criterion will be redeveloping a former Debenhams space which is a prominent listed building within Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.…
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Feb- 2025 -19 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 19/2/25
Scotland’s five-star Seaton House hotel has completed construction and is set to open in March near St Andrews Golf Club’s Old Course. Built by Pacific Building, the 42-room luxury hotel features six suites, bespoke interiors by Upperworth Studios, and locally inspired design elements like the Rae family tartan. Guests can…
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19 FebruaryHotel Brands
Criterion Capital opens fourth London Zedwell Hotel
Criterion Capital has announced the opening of its fourth Zedwell hotel in the heart of Knightsbridge within the historic Scotch House. Zedwell Knightsbridge is part of Criterion Capital’s ambitious plan to create 8,500 rooms by 2028, including new Zedwell locations in the City of London, York, Manchester, and Edinburgh. Situated…
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13 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/2/25
Mews, a hospitality cloud platform, has extended its partnership with Criterion Hospitality through a multi-year agreement. The deal enables Criterion to enhance automation, revenue management, and guest experience using Mews’ integrated systems. Currently, eight Criterion hotels, including the Zedwell portfolio, operate on Mews, with more properties joining over the next…
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13 FebruaryHotel Brands
Mews expands Criterion Hospitality partnership
Hospitality cloud platform Mews has expanded its partnership with Criterion Hospitality through a multi-year agreement. This will allow Criterion to continue to automate operations, optimise revenue management, and enhance the guest experience with Mews’ integrated Property Management System and Revenue Management System. Currently, eight Criterion Hospitality hotels, including Victory House…
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Dec- 2024 -5 DecemberProperty
Criterion Capital acquires world’s first YMCA
Criterion Capital, the operator of Zedwell Hotels, has announced the acquisition of the world’s first YMCA on Tottenham Court Road in Central London for an undisclosed amount. The deal was initiated by Central YMCA, who sought Criterion’s economic support in addressing “escalating” challenges. Faced with declining membership, rising operational costs…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 26/11/24
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is launching Liberté Café-Bar and Brasserie alongside Bar 1819 on 28 November, following a £2m ground-floor renovation. Designed by Edinburgh-based ISA, the venue blends Georgian interiors with a modern European brasserie vibe. Liberté offers all-day dining featuring Scottish produce, with highlights like Balvenie smoked salmon and…
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26 NovemberHotel Brands
Criterion Capital secures £65m loan for Hotel Indigo Leicester Square
Criterion Capital has secured a £65m loan facility with Coutts to refinance Hotel Indigo in Leicester Square. The 112-room Hotel Indigo is located directly on London’s Leicester Square with a rooftop bar, a restaurant with panoramic views, and prime retail space on the ground floor. The refinancing will allow Criterion…
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