Eynsham Hall Completes Refurbishment
New Hotel Openings In Berlin 2015
Riu Plaza Hotel is the latest addition close to the Kurfuerstendamm shopping boulevard. This four star hotel has 357 bedrooms and also offers a high tech conference centre for up to 840 delegates. The Executive floors offer complimentary luxury amenities and welcomes guests to private meetings.
The new Amano Grand Central Hotel offers high level modern accommodation, all 250 bedrooms have a touch of luxury with quality design in a modern style. The Apartment roof top bar is a popular meeting place with superb view over Berlin.
The new Grimm’s Hotel Potsdamer Paltz has a playful – yet subtle – ambiance throughout this 3 star boutique hotel. located within walking distance of the Brandenburg Gate this charming hotel has 112 rooms and suites and small meeting and conference facilities.
Mercure Haydock Park Hotel
The hotel has 135 bedrooms and meeting space that can accommodate up to 300 delegates.
Rocco Forte Hotel Facts
- Browns Hotel in London is where the first telephone call was made.
- The clock tower at The Balmoral runs three minutes fast so that you don’t miss your train – apart from on Hogmanay.
- The Charles Hotels, Munich was named after Lord Charles Forte, Sir Rocco Forte’s father. . Hotel Amigo was a former prison and become a hotel in 1957.
- Hotel de Russie has a secret garden in the heart of Rome.
Ibtm Barcelona 2015 Report
Last week I had the pleasure of attending IBTM 2015 in Barcelona as a hosted buyer, together with my colleagues Paula, Amy and Tracy. Attending my first major event it was great to engage with the many nations and venues in the industry all willing to share their experiences and knowledge.
This was an exhibition on a huge scale. A full schedule of meetings and destination presentations to attend, each with valuable information to give, for myself and my client, including company/hotel updates and visions for the upcoming year. Also I got the chance to meet up with some unscheduled appointments when I had a bit of time to spare.
Being hosted by Marriott I also had the chance to have extra one on one time with some of our preferred partners properties in mainland Europe, which again benefited myself and my client’s needs going forwards.
As the evening approached I was invited to a drinks reception provided by my hosted buyer in which I also got to network with other hosted buyers from around the world.
All in all this was a great experience in all aspects with great contacts made, industry updates and saying hello to some old faces.
Jurys Inn Hotel Group Adds 8 Hotels
Further to our article on 16 October, we can confirm that Jurys Inns will increase the number of UK hotels to 36, by adding the following properties to their group:
The Oxford Hotel, Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford
The Parc Hotel, Park Place, Cardiff
The Middlesbrough Hotel, Fry Street, Middlesbrough
The Hinckley Island Hotel, Watling Street, Hinckley (pictured)
The East Midlands Skyway Hotel, East Midlands Airport
The Inverness Hotel, Millburn Rd, Inverness
The Aberdeen Skyway Hotel, Aberdeen Airport
The Golden Valley Hotel, Cheltenham
The hotels were previously part of The Hotel Collection and the transfer to Jurys Inns will start in November 2015.
The new hotels will undergo a refurbishment programme, estimated to cost £36 million that will include all bedrooms, public areas, bars, restaurants and also meeting and conference rooms. The re-brand will introduce an all-day Costa Coffee Bar.
The Jurys Inn portfolio is part of Amaris Hospitality group which owns 89 hotels in the brands of
Jurys Inn, Mercure, MGallery, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn.
Etc Venues New Opening – Fenchurch St
Calling All Duran Duran Fans – Tickets For Paper Gods Tour
We’ve got two tickets to see Duran Duran’s ‘Paper Gods on Tour’ concert and overnight at the new Village Hotel Glasgow. Bid in our charity auction for a great night out!
There’s a lot more on website too and more will be added tomorrow, so it’s time to take a look at some of this week’s highlights:
- Weekend in London? Bid on 2 nights at the Danubius Hotel Hotel Regents Park or the DoubleTree by Hilton London – Islington. You can add tickets at a Barbican Theatre show of your choice, with pre or post three course dinner for two at the Gin Joint with a bottle of wine.
- Relax with dinner, bed & breakfast, a round of golf and a spa treatment at The Best Western Plus Windmill Village Hotel, Warwickshire with entry passes to the National Motorcycle Museum. Or how about a visit to Bristol, staying at the Radisson Blu? There’s also a country house retreat and dining experience at Highgate House.
- Afternoon Tea – Treat yourself to sandwiches, pastries, cakes and warm scones at The Marylebone Hotel in London or how about a glass of fizz with afternoon tea and take a stroll in the grounds at Hogarths Stone Manor, Visit Britain’s Year of the English Garden.
- Enjoy a one hour private champagne river cruise for four guests on one of the prettiest stretches of the Thames on Cliveden’s classic slipper launch The Belmont.
- If you fancy a trip further afield, then take a look at two nights at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti or the Royal Marine Hotel Dublin.
Keep checking as we will be be adding more to the site later in the week and I hope you’re successful with your bidding!
Meliá Hacienda Del Conde
The new and luxurious Meliá Hacienda del Conde is located in a privileged location by the sea in the Northwest of Tenerife, next to the Teno cliffs. The hotel is surrounded by the Buenavista golf course and with imposing views of the Atlantic ocean, the area is considered a protected natural park and is also known for its mild climate all year round.
The resorts boasts of not only spacious and elegant rooms with magnificent views over the ocean but also a YHI Spa offering a variety of beauty, wellbeing and health treatments.
The venue is perfectly integrated with its natural environment and the hotel is 60 km from Tenerife Norte Airport and 69km from Tenerife Sur Airport, all making the hotel a jewel on the coast on the beautiful island of Tenerife.
The Augustin, Brussels
