AccorHotels has signed a portfolio of six Park Inn hotels which will be rebranded to Mercure, located in Bedford, Cardiff, Harlow, Nottingham, Telford and Birmingham. The portfolio of hotels will receive a capital investment of £15 million and
First Staybridge Suites property for Scotland
A former abandoned linen mill in Dundee has been converted into the first Staybridge Suites property in Scotland. The IHG property is adjacent to sister-property Hotel Indigo Dundee which opened last July.
Many of the 85 one bedroom and studio suites include original features including brick ceilings and iron beams. The suites are designed to cater for guests making extended stays with living areas, kitchens and flexible work spaces.
W Dubai – The Palm
W Hotels Worldwide has announced the opening of W Dubai – The Palm, located on the Palm Jumeirah, the largest man-made island in the world.
W Dubai – The Palm is the newest W Escape, the W brand’s playful spin on the traditional resort experience.
The breath-taking design of W Dubai – The Palm celebrates the evolution of one of the most dynamic cities in the world. The hotel features 350 guest rooms and suites which offer uninterrupted views.
With over 2,000 square meters of event space, W Dubai sets the stage for any elaborate occasion, the W Dubai – The Palm adopts a bold approach to take events from ordinary to extraordinary.
Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa Re-brands to Mercure Hotels
Sheffield’s historic Kenwood Hall Hotel is re-branding to the Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa in March 2019, with a significant investment in the Hotel’s facilities over the next two years. The 114-bedroom hotel is currently operating under the Best Western brand and is rebranding to Mercure in late March.
As part of the investment, work is nearing completion on a contemporary face-lift to the changing areas and reception of the Hotel’s spa, and additionally a luxurious new bedroom suite is being created, every bedroom in the Hotel will benefit from new Topbrass beds and a mini fridge, plus an additional 40 bedrooms will have air conditioning added.
Birmingham’s Royal Angus hotel to be converted to a Doubletree
The former 133-bedroom Royal Angus hotel in Birmingham is undergoing a £25m transformation into a 186-bedroom Doubletree by Hilton property and will re open in the Autumn.
Two extra floors and a roof terrace are being added to the building, which will house two Marco Pierre White-branded concepts: a Mr White’s English Chophouse restaurant and Marconi coffee shop.
Melia Hotels takes the Innside brand to the Czech Republic
Meliá Hotels International has unveiled Innside Prague Old Town, its first hotel in the Czech capital will be opening in March. The hotel is within easy access to Vaclav Havel International Airport, only 15 kilometres away, and metro, bus and train stations all just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.
The property will feature 90 bedrooms all fitted with the attributes of the Melia brand. The Innside by Meliá brand portfolio already has 38 hotels in 20 countries, 20 in operation and 18 in the pipeline.
New venue and events space, Exhibition, to open at Westfield London
Work is to start in February on the major venue Exhibition – set to open at Westfield London at the end of 2019. The venue will be located in the Grade-II listed Dimco building. Exhibiton will be spread over two floors and will be able to host 3,000 standing, have multiple rooms, formats and configurations as well as a number of adaptable relaxation areas and onsite food and drinks vendors.
The venue is named after its location in White City, west London, close to the site of the Franco British Exhibition of 1908. It will re-purpose a striking Victorian structure completed in 1899 and originally built as an electricity generating station for London Underground.
Monkey Island Estate in Bray, Berkshire
On the 14th of February 2019, YTL Hotels are opening their newest property on a private island in the River Thames in Bray. Established across seven acres, the hotel will have 27 bedrooms and 3 suites in an English country house style with amazing views of either the River Thames or the beautiful grounds. In addition, the Monkey Island Estate will have a Barn with 11 rooms for private hire. There are 4 elegant and relaxing rooms where guests can enjoy their stay: The Monkey Island Brasserie, The Monkey Bar, The Monkey Room and The Whiskey Snug. The unique Floating Spa on the Thames will make guests’ stay more relaxing and enjoyable.
The Monkey Island Estate is also able to accommodate different types of events.
Hampton by Hilton opens the brands first property in Paris
Hampton by Hilton Paris Clichy, located close to the gates of Paris has opened – the brand’s first property in the French capital.
The 156 bedroom hotel will offer easy access to Palais des Congrès Porte Maillot for business travellers and is just fifteen minutes away from Paris city centre.
The property has a “modern business hub” with services and facilities, including free printing.
DoubleTree by Hilton opens in Lincolnshire
Opening on the outskirts of Scunthorpe, DoubleTree by Hilton Forest Pines Spa & Golf Resort offers 188 bedrooms with flexible meetings and events spaces. Within the 1,000 square metre area the largest of the 11 rooms can hold up to 400 delegates. In addition to the purpose-built events centre, the hotel, operated by RBH, offers experienced therapists in the Spa and a 27-hole championship golf course.