Hotels, Venues & Event news
Harbour Hotels has moved into London with the purchase of the 68-bedroom Richmond Gate hotel, taking the groups portfolio up to 11 hotels across the south of England. The hotel is located at the top of Richmond Hill, opposite Richmond Park and will continue to operate as the Richmond Gate Hotel until its rebranding in winter 2018 after an extensive refurbishment which we see the addition of the Jetty restaurant and a spa.
The 75 bedroom property will become the second Hotel du Vin in Bristol, joining a sister property in the city centre.
The Apex City of London hotel has spent £1.5m renovating the hotel’s public space. There is a new all-day restaurant, the Lampery, which is named after the eel-like fish which features in the old-English dish lamprey pie, which is one of the dishes on the restaurant’s Best of British menu.
The hotel has also added a spa with five treatment rooms. 30 bedrooms were added two years ago, making a total of 209.
There are 3 meeting rooms, the largest has a capacity of 80 people.
The five-star Mayfair hotel, part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, has had a full refurbishment of all guest bedrooms, corridors, lift lobbies, and has increased its number of suites. 44 new suites have been added to the hotel, including the Berkeley and Hanover Terrace suites, which offer large outdoor terraces with 80sqm of inside space. The hotel’s Presidential suite has also been refreshed.
The Riding School has recently undergone a refurbishment giving a modern and light and airy feel to the venue. The room has a glass roof to flood the space with natural daylight as well as built in AV-equipment.
In the New Year, the venue will also be opening their Lawn House, a 15 bedroomed house set within its own garden with views over Hatfield Park. The House will consist of 1 kings size bedroom, 11 double bedrooms, 2 twin bedrooms and a single bedroom. Guests will have the option of booking the House exclusively or individual bedroom bookings.
Other highlights include a new 30-seat executive boardroom; a new 28-seat cinema; walled gardens; walking trails; and onsite activities such as falconry, archery, cycling, fishing, and an Irish gundog experience during which guests can interact with the manor’s resident Irish Labradors.
The manor, the restoration of which was the largest project of its kind in Ireland’s history, is set on 842 acres, and includes a total of 104 guest rooms. New additions include a 42-bedroom wing and a 4,800-square-foot grand ballroom for groups of 350; both of which are clad in limestone to honour the detail of the original Manor House — as well as an 18-hole, par-72 golf course designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio, four food-and-beverage outlets, and a spa with five treatment rooms, a nail salon, a fitness centre, and a plunge pool.
Other highlights include a new 30-seat executive boardroom; a new 28-seat cinema; walled gardens; walking trails; and onsite activities such as falconry, archery, cycling, fishing, and an Irish gundog experience during which guests can interact with the manor’s resident Irish Labradors.
The manor, the restoration of which was the largest project of its kind in Ireland’s history, is set on 842 acres, and includes a total of 104 guest rooms. New additions include a 42-bedroom wing and a 4,800-square-foot grand ballroom for groups of 350; both of which are clad in limestone to honour the detail of the original Manor House — as well as an 18-hole, par-72 golf course designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio, four food-and-beverage outlets, and a spa with five treatment rooms, a nail salon, a fitness centre, and a plunge pool.
Other highlights include a new 30-seat executive boardroom; a new 28-seat cinema; walled gardens; walking trails; and onsite activities such as falconry, archery, cycling, fishing, and an Irish gundog experience during which guests can interact with the manor’s resident Irish Labradors.
Ireland has no shortage of breath-taking sights. One of the most beautiful has long been Adare Manor in County Limerick. Commissioned in the 1830s by the 2nd Earl of Dunraven — who wanted to transform his personal home into an architectural opus modelled after Europe’s great houses and cathedrals — it has been a five-star hotel since the 1980s. Three decades later, the historic castle has reopened as a luxury resort following a two-year restoration and expansion, its owners announced last week.
The manor, the restoration of which was the largest project of its kind in Ireland’s history, is set on 842 acres, and includes a total of 104 guest rooms. New additions include a 42-bedroom wing and a 4,800-square-foot grand ballroom for groups of 350; both of which are clad in limestone to honour the detail of the original Manor House — as well as an 18-hole, par-72 golf course designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio, four food-and-beverage outlets, and a spa with five treatment rooms, a nail salon, a fitness centre, and a plunge pool.
Other highlights include a new 30-seat executive boardroom; a new 28-seat cinema; walled gardens; walking trails; and onsite activities such as falconry, archery, cycling, fishing, and an Irish gundog experience during which guests can interact with the manor’s resident Irish Labradors.
Ireland has no shortage of breath-taking sights. One of the most beautiful has long been Adare Manor in County Limerick. Commissioned in the 1830s by the 2nd Earl of Dunraven — who wanted to transform his personal home into an architectural opus modelled after Europe’s great houses and cathedrals — it has been a five-star hotel since the 1980s. Three decades later, the historic castle has reopened as a luxury resort following a two-year restoration and expansion, its owners announced last week.
The manor, the restoration of which was the largest project of its kind in Ireland’s history, is set on 842 acres, and includes a total of 104 guest rooms. New additions include a 42-bedroom wing and a 4,800-square-foot grand ballroom for groups of 350; both of which are clad in limestone to honour the detail of the original Manor House — as well as an 18-hole, par-72 golf course designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio, four food-and-beverage outlets, and a spa with five treatment rooms, a nail salon, a fitness centre, and a plunge pool.
Other highlights include a new 30-seat executive boardroom; a new 28-seat cinema; walled gardens; walking trails; and onsite activities such as falconry, archery, cycling, fishing, and an Irish gundog experience during which guests can interact with the manor’s resident Irish Labradors.
The 334-room Principal London will transform the former Hotel Russell: a Grade II listed building which is located in Russell Square in Bloomsbury. The hotel is steeped in history and will offer a variety of spaces for drinking, dining and partying that will be distinct from each other and unique in their offering.
At the very heart of the hotel will be the magnificently restored Palm Court; which will sit alongside the Principal London’s grand, listed ballroom.
The Principal London is the latest opening from the hotel group, Principal, with recent openings in Edinburgh, Manchester and York following the sensitive restoration of historic hotels.
Congress Centre have recently opened a new large air conditioned room next to the Congress Hall, ideal for exhibitions, catering or parallel events when booked in conjunction with the Hall. The room is a new versatile exhibition space accommodating 14 3m x 2m exhibition stands, also ideal for catering & breakout space (200 standing, 190 dining, 130 theatre style), and 17.7m long x 10.4m wide x 3.3m high.
The Congress Centre has a central London location, 2 minutes’ walk from Tottenham Court Road tube, with flexible conference, meeting & event spaces for up to 500)
Congress Centre have recently opened a new large air conditioned room next to the Congress Hall, ideal for exhibitions, catering or parallel events when booked in conjunction with the Hall. The room is a new versatile exhibition space accommodating 14 3m x 2m exhibition stands, also ideal for catering & breakout space (200 standing, 190 dining, 130 theatre style), and 17.7m long x 10.4m wide x 3.3m high.
The Congress Centre has a central London location, 2 minutes’ walk from Tottenham Court Road tube, with flexible conference, meeting & event spaces for up to 500)
After six years of business in the heart of the capital, the W London – Leicester Square has announced a complete redesign of its public area bar and lounge spaces. Designed to reflect the 24/7 energy of both the W brand and the British capital, the new bar will feature subtle, abstract references to London’s fashion, music and design influences. The areas will feature a large gold veil, which will have an in-built illumination to pulse to the beat of music.
The first phase includes the launch of 95 new and luxurious guest rooms and suites in the Knightsbridge wing, the hotel’s classic entrance, notable main lobby and reception lounge have been redesigned to maximise natural daylight, and the building’s iconic facade has been renovated.