Solent Conference Centre – The Pod

Solent Conference Centre - The Pod
Solent Conference Centre – The Pod
Solent Conference Centre in Southampton is located with the university’s new building, The Spark. They have installed a meeting facility called The Pod which has a fully functional lecture theater inside and seating area on top. The Pod is located in the Centre of the Atrium and gives the Conference Centre a futuristic feel. 

Apex Bath Opening Soon

Apex Bath Opening Soon
Apex Bath Opening Soon
Apex Bath is almost ready to open and within the next couple of months will be opening its doors for business. With conference facilities for 400 delegates it will be one of the largest conference facilities in the centre of Bath. The modern hotel will host 177 bedrooms, and if booked in advanced can be hired exclusively for larger conferences.

Apex will be keeping their high standards that are offered in their smaller properties in Edinburgh and London but now on a much larger scale. The hotel are happy to offer out their restaurant exclusively for conferences during lunch, but also can double up as a relaxed breakout space offering more flexibility. The hotel is now taking on bookings for accommodation and conferences from September 2017, but beware they are booking up quickly!

Marriott’S Autograph Collection Opens Adults-Only Hotel In Madrid

Hotel Circulo Gran Vía is the Autograph Collection’s third hotel in Madrid, joining Hotel Palacio del Retiro and Hotel Santo Mauro.

Having undergone a multi-million euro renovation, the neo-classical building now boasts 71 guest rooms displaying the contents of “Memories of Gran Vía” – a photographic art exhibition comprising 175 pictures of historic Madrid – as well as a picturesque terrace, a fitness centre, an on-site restaurant, two bars, and three meeting spaces totalling 990 square feet. Also, onsite is Casino Gran Vía, one of Madrid’s best-known casinos.

Hotel Circulo Gran Vía is the Autograph Collection’s third hotel in Madrid, joining Hotel Palacio del Retiro and Hotel Santo Mauro.

A historic building on Madrid’s world-famous Gran Vía is now a boutique, adults-only hotel, according to Marriott International, which yesterday announced the new hotel’s membership in the Autograph Collection, its portfolio of more than 110 independent, one-of-a-kind hotels. The new hotel, Hotel Circulo Gran Vía, is the former home of Madrid’s Merchants and Industrialist’s Circle, a gentleman’s club. Built in the 1920s, it also was a meeting place for the city’s well-known literary society, the Bilis Club.

Having undergone a multi-million euro renovation, the neo-classical building now boasts 71 guest rooms displaying the contents of “Memories of Gran Vía” – a photographic art exhibition comprising 175 pictures of historic Madrid – as well as a picturesque terrace, a fitness centre, an on-site restaurant, two bars, and three meeting spaces totalling 990 square feet. Also, onsite is Casino Gran Vía, one of Madrid’s best-known casinos.

Hotel Circulo Gran Vía is the Autograph Collection’s third hotel in Madrid, joining Hotel Palacio del Retiro and Hotel Santo Mauro.

Marriott's Autograph Collection Opens Adults-Only Hotel in Madrid
Marriott's Autograph Collection Opens Adults-Only Hotel in Madrid

A historic building on Madrid’s world-famous Gran Vía is now a boutique, adults-only hotel, according to Marriott International, which yesterday announced the new hotel’s membership in the Autograph Collection, its portfolio of more than 110 independent, one-of-a-kind hotels. The new hotel, Hotel Circulo Gran Vía, is the former home of Madrid’s Merchants and Industrialist’s Circle, a gentleman’s club. Built in the 1920s, it also was a meeting place for the city’s well-known literary society, the Bilis Club.

Having undergone a multi-million euro renovation, the neo-classical building now boasts 71 guest rooms displaying the contents of “Memories of Gran Vía” – a photographic art exhibition comprising 175 pictures of historic Madrid – as well as a picturesque terrace, a fitness centre, an on-site restaurant, two bars, and three meeting spaces totalling 990 square feet. Also, onsite is Casino Gran Vía, one of Madrid’s best-known casinos.

Hotel Circulo Gran Vía is the Autograph Collection’s third hotel in Madrid, joining Hotel Palacio del Retiro and Hotel Santo Mauro.

San Francisco Have Something New To Shout About!

San Francisco have something new to shout about!
San Francisco have something new to shout about!
South Beach in San Francisco has become home to the the first new build hotel in the area in the last 12 years.  Hotel VIA is perfectly situated across the street from AT&T Park and has a variety of  flexible spaces to offer including a rooftop lounge boasting amazing views of the ballpark, the Bay Bridge, East Bay Hills and the city skyline. The lounge is available for private hire and can accommodate up to 200 people but similarly perfect for smaller groups also as sections can be privatised.  This would be an amazing option for a drinks reception leading into dinner for any client.


The hotel has a very modern boutique feel and offers 159 bedrooms each with in room triple-play services (voice, video and data).  KEYPR keyless room entry and mobile check in and check out are available.


Park Plaza Waterloo – London’S Biggest Hotel Opening For 2017

Park Plaza Waterloo - London's biggest hotel opening for 2017
Park Plaza Waterloo – London's biggest hotel opening for 2017
Park Plaza Waterloo has opened its doors! The hotel is ideally located in Central London within walking distance of some of London’s most-visited attractions, including the London Eye and the Imperial War Museum. The four-star venue has 494 bedrooms, which include superior rooms, studio rooms and one bedroom suites, six meeting rooms, Florentine Bar and Restaurant, exclusive executive lounge and Mandra Spa complete with gym and swimming pool.

Jurys Inn Cheltenham Completes £3.1 Million Transformation

Jurys Inn Cheltenham has a brand new look following its multi-million pound refurbishment. Located off the M5 on Gloucester Road, the hotel now offers 11 meeting rooms with capacity for 400 delegates in a theatre layout. The largest room, the Executive Suite, is located on the ground floor and has been transformed with stylish new interiors. It is a multi-functional space, accommodating up to 240 cabaret style or 400 theatre style.

 The transformation of all bedrooms and public areas is also complete and the hotel now offers 122 stylish bedrooms, as well as the Burford Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, as well as a Costa Coffee bar.

Jurys Inn Cheltenham completes £3.1 million transformation
Jurys Inn Cheltenham completes £3.1 million transformation

Jurys Inn Cheltenham has a brand new look following its multi-million pound refurbishment. Located off the M5 on Gloucester Road, the hotel now offers 11 meeting rooms with capacity for 400 delegates in a theatre layout. The largest room, the Executive Suite, is located on the ground floor and has been transformed with stylish new interiors. It is a multi-functional space, accommodating up to 240 cabaret style or 400 theatre style.

 The transformation of all bedrooms and public areas is also complete and the hotel now offers 122 stylish bedrooms, as well as the Burford Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, as well as a Costa Coffee bar.

Mandarin Oriental Melbourne Set To Open In 2023

Mandarin Oriental Melbourne set to open in 2023
Mandarin Oriental Melbourne set to open in 2023
Mandarin Oriental has released plans for a new luxury hotel to open in Melbourne, Australia in 2023. 

The hotel will be located in the Central Business District of the city, on Collins Street, which is currently undergoing regeneration. This location is close to the city’s Docklands and entertainment area.


Within the hotel guests can stay in 1 of the 196 bedrooms and enjoy dining on the roof terrace. There will also be various leisure facilities including a swimming pool, gym and spa. 


There will also be meeting space, however capacities and further details are yet to be announced. More news to follow as we find out more about this exciting new hotel!

The Printworks

Offering a versatile 119,200 sq ft event space, the Printworks is an exciting new space in London. Comprising of six acres of private, gated land, with 6 event spaces arranged over multiple levels and a further 40,000 sq ft of outdoor space and parking, the Printworks is ideal for product launches, exhibitions, filming and conferences. 

This blank canvas of unique industrial space was home to the Evening Standard, Daily Mail and The Metro newspapers for 24 years and also used as film locations for The Avengers and Tomorrow Never Dies. Printworks now has a new life as an event venue and is open for hire.

The Printworks
The Printworks

Offering a versatile 119,200 sq ft event space, the Printworks is an exciting new space in London. Comprising of six acres of private, gated land, with 6 event spaces arranged over multiple levels and a further 40,000 sq ft of outdoor space and parking, the Printworks is ideal for product launches, exhibitions, filming and conferences. 

This blank canvas of unique industrial space was home to the Evening Standard, Daily Mail and The Metro newspapers for 24 years and also used as film locations for The Avengers and Tomorrow Never Dies. Printworks now has a new life as an event venue and is open for hire.

Best Western Expands Presence In Sweden

Best Western Expands presence in Sweden
Best Western Expands presence in Sweden
Best Western has recently become the largest hotel brand in Sweden following the acquisition of Sweden Hotel, which is a collection of independently owned and managed hotels throughout the country. 

There ate 59 properties across the Sweden Hotel group, many of which have conference facilities, bringing Best Western’s portfolio to 135 across Sweden and 4,200 internationally.

Nh Collection Hotel Opens In Brussels

NH Collection Hotel opens in Brussels
NH Collection Hotel opens in Brussels

The NH Hotel Group have opened another hotel under their NH Collection brand, the NH Collection Grand Sablon in Brussels, this hotel is the second of the brand in the Belgian capital and adds to its 67 existing hotels around the world. Located in the very heart of the city in the Sablon district which is well known for its many antique shops and art galleries.


The hotel offers 193 fully refurbished rooms along with event space that can accommodate 250 people and features 2 restaurants, Hispania Brasserie and Hispania Gastronomique, which are headed up by Michelin star chef Marcos Morán.