September 2016 - Page 2 of 3

15th September 2016

London Hotel Opens New Suite

The Savoy Suite has just opened at The Savoy Hotel, as well as the renovated Royal Suite. The suite carries through the Edwardian and Art Deco styles, with modern touches, found elsewhere in the classic hotel. Architecture firm ReardonSmith have created a Suite experience with unparalleled levels of luxury. The Art Deco aesthetic comes complete with walnut floors, black marble shelves, stitched panelled doors, creamy leather furnishings and a warming bronze and copper fireplace. The illustrious materials are continued into the master and secondary bedrooms where the gilded vanity counter throws back to the hotel’s opulent past. The newly renovated Suite spans nearly all of the fifth floor and includes the spot where Monet once painted the Thames. The room follows a colour palette of yellow ochre and gold.

14th September 2016

W Hotel For Edinburgh In 2021

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is going to open a W Hotel in Edinburgh. It isn’t due for completion until 2021 and will be a 12-story building with the façade resembling a winding steel ‘ribbon’. The hotel will have 214 bedrooms, including 20 suites and one Extreme Wow Suite (the W brand’s interpretation of the Presidential Suite). The rooftop will have a bar and outdoor terrace, giving panoramic views of the city. Other areas will include W Lounge (the W brand’s lobby), a signature restaurant, FIT – workout area, and an AWAY Spa. There will be 2,450 square feet of event and meeting space.

13th September 2016

London Hotel Changes Ownership

Hotel Xenia, an independently owned hotel in Kensington, has joined the Autograph Collection by Marriott, taking place alongside other boutique and prestigious hotels such as Threadneedles Hotel and the Glasshouse in Edinburgh. The hotel features 99 individually appointed guest rooms, and five different dining concepts, including Evoluzione helmed by Michelin-starred chef Andrea Angeletti and the herb garden with its well-stocked humidor. For events, the hotel can offer both a designer boardroom, and an exclusive games room. The hotel is close to the attractions of Albertopolis, including the Natural History Museum and the V&A, as well as Hyde Park and Kensington Palace.

12th September 2016

Pulitzer Amsterdam Re-Opens After Refurbishment

The legendary Pulitzer Amsterdam, which overlooks two of Amsterdam’s most scenic canals is due to re-open on the 15th of August after an extensive refurbishment. The hotel is comprised of twenty-five 17th and 18th century restored historic townhouses and loft buildings, many of which include split level guest rooms. Interior designers Bentel and Bentel oversaw the re-design of the property which is set to reveal a further 145 bedrooms and suites which will bring its total up to 225. The lobby, the beautiful inner gardens and main entrance will also be unveiled in addition to the hotels elegant meeting and event space.

8th September 2016

Mandarin Oriental To Have A Multi-Million Pound Refurb

The Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park London is undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment. This 5 star hotel currently offers 169 bedrooms and 25 luxury suites as well as 5 meeting rooms and all of the space will be part of the refurbishment which will take place from the 19th September 2016 and be completed after approximately 18 months. It has been 16 years since the hotel last underwent a renovation and the aim is to enhance the hotel’s positioning within the luxury market in London. The hotel will remain operational throughout the duration of the refurbishment.

7th September 2016

Sheraton Grand London Park Reopens After Refurbishment

The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has recently reopened following an extensive renovation to modernise the hotel whilst still keeping the original features within the Art- Deco building. All 303 bedrooms within the property have undergone a refurb as well as all of the public spaces within the hotel. An additional 43 Club Sheraton rooms have been added into the hotel, alongside a new private lounge for guests staying in these rooms to access to enjoy complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and evening canapes. The hotel is opposite Green Park in the heart of central London and just a short walk from nearby underground stations and Buckingham Palace

6th September 2016

Room Mate Hotels Opens New Hotel In Barcelona

Room Mate Anna is the first of the three new hotels Room Mate have planned for Barcelona, in addition to their existing three. Being centrally located in Passeo de Gràcia, stunning city views are provided by the rooftop terrace with circular swimming pool. It also means it is just a step away from the best shops, bars and trendy restaurants in the heart of the city. The hotel has a décor inspired by Barcelona’s Catalonian and Mediterranean roots, by interior designer and antiques expert Lorenzo Castillo, who previously worked on Room Mate hotels in New York and Florence. It has 81 bedrooms, which bring up Room Mate’s total to approximately 1500, operated across 23 properties. 8 more openings are planned for this year and next in cities including Rotterdam, Florence, Rome, Paris and Madrid, which will increase their total to about 4000 rooms.

5th September 2016

Chelsea’S Wren House To Open For Corporate Hire

Previously private apartments, Wren House underwent significant renovations last year, and can now hold meetings, receptions, lunches, dinners and teambuilding sessions. In addition to the existing reception and banqueting rooms, there are three reception rooms on the ground floor, three spaces on the first floor, and an outdoor space on the South Terrace. Most rooms offer views over the grounds and capacities range between 10 and 60. Joanne Cochran, Head of Events at Royal Hospital Chelsea, believes the venue is more suited to bookers searching for a more intimate space, and says there is plenty of theming potential for both private and corporate events.

5th September 2016

Hilton Edinburgh Opens After Huge Refurbishment

Hilton Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, following a £17m revamp.

The hotel is owned and operated by Amaris Hospitality and is part of their 73-hotel portfolio across the UK and Ireland. Featuring 211 rooms, the venue also has seven meeting spaces accommodating up to 200 delegates.

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is home to a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Grill, offering local produce and a classic dining menu, as well as bespoke dining options for private events along with dedicated breakout spaces.

5th September 2016

Me London

ME London came in to see us last week. Here are some key facts about them:

The hotel is designed by the world famous architects Foster and Partners.
ME London (the flagship property for the ME by Melia group) is a luxury lifestyle hotel in the southern tip of Covent Garden offering 157 rooms including 16 suites, the award-winning Penthouse Suite ME – a duplex suite with dining room, private terrace overlooking the city, River Thames, Westminster and a 360° glass dome living room at the top of the building with private access to the acclaimed Radio Rooftop Bar.
The hotel is also home of the world’s famous STK restaurant and Radio Rooftop Bar with views over the London skyline.
The 9-storey Atrium is a breathtaking reception area with geometric graphic projections on the marble walls along with a champagne bar for guests to enjoy a glass while checking-in. Your ME experience will be enriched by the Aura Team who is there to go the extra “smile”.
The meetings and events space consists of 500 m² that can be divided into seven individual contemporary and functional rooms, an independent reception area with direct access to the car park.