Category: UK

Ireland’s first Aloft Hotel is due to open in 2018, Marriott have recently announced. The Aloft Dublin City is part of the new brand in the Marriott portfolio, and join the six current Aloft properties in Europe, with one in Belgium, one in Turkey, and two apiece in Germany and the UK. Another five properties are also planned in Europe. 

The hotel will have 202 bedrooms over eight storeys, as well as a WYXZ bar, Remix lounge, Recharge fitness centre, and Refuel, a 24-hour deli. The hotel will feature two function spaces. 

Ireland’s first Aloft Hotel is due to open in 2018, Marriott have recently announced. The Aloft Dublin City is part of the new brand in the Marriott portfolio, and join the six current Aloft properties in Europe, with one in Belgium, one in Turkey, and two apiece in Germany and the UK. Another five properties are also planned in Europe. 

The hotel will have 202 bedrooms over eight storeys, as well as a WYXZ bar, Remix lounge, Recharge fitness centre, and Refuel, a 24-hour deli. The hotel will feature two function spaces. 

The InterContinental O2 came in to visit us recently and here are a few useful facts, to help anyone organising an event:

• The hotel has the largest pillar-free ballroom in the UK.
• The ballroom has more than 90 rigging points which can hold up to 2 tonnes each
• There is a direct, private walkway to the O2 arena
• The Penthouse Suite has its own private access to the Sky Bar
• And finally, the hotel has its own brand of Gin that they serve on site

Exclusive Hotels and Venues is buying the 11-bedroom Castle Inn, which is beside the Manor House which it already owns.  The two properties are in Castle Coombe, Wiltshire and the sale is due to be completed by 30th January.

The Manor House has 48-bedrooms and the addition of the Castle Inn will add two more bedrooms through the refurbishment of a cottage within its grounds. 

The company is also currently expanding through the development of a £11.5m spa at South Lodge.  The group currently consists of three five star hotels: Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, South Lodge in Lower Bedding, West Sussex, and Lainston House, near Winchester, Hampshire as well as two meeting venues: Fanhams Hall, Ware, Hertfordshire and Royal Berkshire, Ascot, Berkshire.

One Aldwych, Convent Garden recently came to see us and here’s the latest news from this centrally located London Hotel:

One Aldwych has two restaurants Indigo & Eneko. The Indigo kitchen has recently been refutbished and now offers a completely gluten and dairy lunch and dinner menu and diners haven’t been able to tell the difference.  Eneko at One Aldwych showcases renowned chef Eneko Atxa’s fresh modern Basque dishes in his exciting new restaurant in London’s vibrant Covent Garden. The lively restaurant and wine bar is a new departure for Eneko Atxa whose three-Michelin Azurmendi restaurant, in Bilbao, Spain is no.16 in the World’s Top 50 Restaurants. 

One Aldwych features four versatile event spaces ranging from boardroom for 12 guests to theatre-style for up to 50 guests, plus a 30 seat screening room.

The chlorine free swimming pool with underwater music is a hidden gem and feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of London, located in the tranquil setting of The Health Club at One Aldwych.

Lounge at One is a fully-serviced, guest-only lounge located on the ground floor, opposite the main entrance. The spacious lounge is run by dedicated hosts and features comfortable sofas and a selection of books which have been selected by celebrated British designer Paul Smith.  Enjoy afternoon tea inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in a private dining room for groups of 12 to 30 people.

The Ned is due to open in Spring 2017 and is located in the former Midland Bank building, originally designed by Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens.  It is a private club and The Grill Room, a classic steak restaurant, the Vault Room, a bar serving cocktails and the eighth-floor rooftop with 10-metre lap pool lined with Italian marble will only be available to members.

However, the Ned will have six rooms and two terraces which can be hired privately, all with natural daylight and a dedicated reception area:

The Tapestry Room – the tapestry which wraps all four walls of the room was the largest ever produced in England when it was created in the 1920s. Its walnut panelling and chandeliers are also original.

The Saloon – dominated by an 18th century chandelier from London’s Devonshire House, The Saloon has ornate plasterwork, a restored parquet floor and a custom-made Oushak rug.

The Drawing Room – connected to the Saloon, has the feel of a library, with painted, panelled walls, etchings, lithographs and paintings from the period.

The RWB room – the only room lined with oak rather than walnut panelling, The RWB Room, named after the owner, Ronald Wayne Burkle, is an intimate space with period art on the walls.

The Wren Room – named after Sir Christopher Wren, who designed St Mildred’s Church, a previous occupant of the 27 Poultry site, this room has original chandeliers, wood panelling and a carpet inspired by large-leaf Verdure tapestries.

The Rose Room – named after the Rose Tavern, which occupied the site before it was destroyed by the Great Fire, The Rose Room has original chandeliers, half-height panelling and a bespoke carpet.

The Ned will have 252 bedrooms in 12 categories decorated in 1920s style.  The Grand Banking Hall will contain nine restaurants and the former central reception desk, previously manned by bank staff, will be transformed into a stage for jazz performances, which will be seen and heard from most of the restaurants.  There will be rooftop and indoor swimming pools, a gym and spa.