The Cotswolds Club And Hotel In Oxfordshire

The Cotswolds Club and Hotel in Oxfordshire
The Cotswolds Club and Hotel in Oxfordshire
The Cotswolds Golf Club, Chipping Norton has opened a hotel on the same site.  The Cotswolds Hotel has a spa and roof top terrace.  There are 4 bedrooms, many overlooking the championship 18 hole golf course.  There are also conference facilities, with a marquee which seats up to 200 people, the terrace for 65 people and the bar can be used for up to 40 people.

Hilton Bournemouth Joins The Worldwide Portfolio From 18Th December 2015

All guest rooms are decorated in cool, calming tones with a touch of Bournemouth character. Amenities include WiFi access, HDTV and large windows that bring in plenty of natural light. Spacious executive rooms and suites are also available, offering access to our Executive Lounge and benefits.

eforea spa and health club offers extensive facilities to hotel guests and club members. The spa features a pre/post treatment relaxation lounge and four treatment rooms with an extensive wellness menu. The health club offers a 24-hour fitness room, steam room, sauna and a heated 20-meter indoor pool.

Hilton Bournemouth is steps away from the beautiful Bournemouth Gardens, home to the iconic Bournemouth Balloon. Stroll 5 minutes down to the beach and promenade, or head over to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) for theatre, music and much more.

All guest rooms are decorated in cool, calming tones with a touch of Bournemouth character. Amenities include WiFi access, HDTV and large windows that bring in plenty of natural light. Spacious executive rooms and suites are also available, offering access to our Executive Lounge and benefits.

eforea spa and health club offers extensive facilities to hotel guests and club members. The spa features a pre/post treatment relaxation lounge and four treatment rooms with an extensive wellness menu. The health club offers a 24-hour fitness room, steam room, sauna and a heated 20-meter indoor pool.

This hotel will soon be joining the Hilton Worldwide Portfolio of Brands and is presently accepting reservations for arrival December 18, 2015 and beyond.

Hilton Bournemouth is steps away from the beautiful Bournemouth Gardens, home to the iconic Bournemouth Balloon. Stroll 5 minutes down to the beach and promenade, or head over to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) for theatre, music and much more.

All guest rooms are decorated in cool, calming tones with a touch of Bournemouth character. Amenities include WiFi access, HDTV and large windows that bring in plenty of natural light. Spacious executive rooms and suites are also available, offering access to our Executive Lounge and benefits.

eforea spa and health club offers extensive facilities to hotel guests and club members. The spa features a pre/post treatment relaxation lounge and four treatment rooms with an extensive wellness menu. The health club offers a 24-hour fitness room, steam room, sauna and a heated 20-meter indoor pool.

Hilton Bournemouth joins the Worldwide Portfolio from 18th December 2015

This hotel will soon be joining the Hilton Worldwide Portfolio of Brands and is presently accepting reservations for arrival December 18, 2015 and beyond.

Hilton Bournemouth is steps away from the beautiful Bournemouth Gardens, home to the iconic Bournemouth Balloon. Stroll 5 minutes down to the beach and promenade, or head over to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) for theatre, music and much more.

All guest rooms are decorated in cool, calming tones with a touch of Bournemouth character. Amenities include WiFi access, HDTV and large windows that bring in plenty of natural light. Spacious executive rooms and suites are also available, offering access to our Executive Lounge and benefits.

eforea spa and health club offers extensive facilities to hotel guests and club members. The spa features a pre/post treatment relaxation lounge and four treatment rooms with an extensive wellness menu. The health club offers a 24-hour fitness room, steam room, sauna and a heated 20-meter indoor pool.

Hilton Bournemouth joins the Worldwide Portfolio from 18th December 2015
Hilton Bournemouth joins the Worldwide Portfolio from 18th December 2015

Hilton Bournemouth joins the Worldwide Portfolio from 18th December 2015

This hotel will soon be joining the Hilton Worldwide Portfolio of Brands and is presently accepting reservations for arrival December 18, 2015 and beyond.

Hilton Bournemouth is steps away from the beautiful Bournemouth Gardens, home to the iconic Bournemouth Balloon. Stroll 5 minutes down to the beach and promenade, or head over to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) for theatre, music and much more.

All guest rooms are decorated in cool, calming tones with a touch of Bournemouth character. Amenities include WiFi access, HDTV and large windows that bring in plenty of natural light. Spacious executive rooms and suites are also available, offering access to our Executive Lounge and benefits.

eforea spa and health club offers extensive facilities to hotel guests and club members. The spa features a pre/post treatment relaxation lounge and four treatment rooms with an extensive wellness menu. The health club offers a 24-hour fitness room, steam room, sauna and a heated 20-meter indoor pool.

New For Birmingham – The Genting Hotel And Vox Conference Centre

New for Birmingham - the Genting Hotel and Vox Conference Centre
New for Birmingham – the Genting Hotel and Vox Conference Centre

A new hotel has opened at the Birmingham NEC and International Airport.  Part of Resorts World Birmingham, which includes a casino, 11-screen cinema, 18 bars and restaurants and 50 shops, the Genting Hotel has 178 bedrooms is a 4*hotel with a spa. 


The Vox Conference Centre is in the same development, which has capacity for up to 900 people in theatre style.  The largest space can be divided into 5 smaller rooms and there are 3 boardrooms as well.  The meeting rooms have 4k digital screens, movable digital podiums, giant 7m x 2m media wall, dynamic hybrid technology and all the latest lighting and audio equipment.

The Trends In Hotel Bedroom Rates

The trends in hotel bedroom rates
The trends in hotel bedroom rates

The latest report from HRS has compared bedroom rates in quarter 3 of 2014 with quarter 3 of 2015 and found that rates are up.


London is still the most expensive place to stay in the UK and Europe with rates averaging £140 per night, and increase of 17% compared with last year.   Edinburgh is the second most expensive destination in the UK, with rates of £116, an increase of 7% over last year.  The Rugby World Cup and Ashes Tour had an impact with demand increasing in Bristol, Cardiff, and other match destinations.


The BDRC predicts that there will be a large increase in the supply of hotel bedrooms during 2016, with new hotels in Manchester adding 1,500 rooms, Edinburgh 1,400 rooms and Glasgow 900 rooms.   London will add 8,000 rooms, an increase of 6% and it is predicted that hotel numbers will grow by 12% in the next three years.  They also believe that the merger of Starwood and Marriott, the recommended runway for Heathrow Airport, terror threats and oil prices will all affect hotel growth.


On the international scene, Zurich is Europe’s second most expensive capital city, with Istanbul coming third, followed by Amsterdam, Paris and Stockholm which have similar rates.


Cowdray House-Exclusive-Use Hire For A Wide Range Of Events

Cowdray House-exclusive-use hire for a wide range of events
Cowdray House-exclusive-use hire for a wide range of events

Cowdray House, formerly the home of Lord & Lady Cowdray, is now available for exclusive-use hire for a wide range of events including country house parties, weddings, corporate retreats, celebrations and film shoots.


Located in the West Sussex countryside near Midhurst, it offers total privacy and yet is easily accessible from London and its’ airports.


Guests at Cowdray can enjoy polo, golf, clay pigeon, fly fishing and other country pursuits all of which are available on the extensive Estate. They can also learn to play polo during the summer months at the recently launched Polo Academy.


Marco Pierre White Launches New Restaurant Concept In Birmingham

MARCO PIERRE WHITE LAUNCHES NEW RESTAURANT CONCEPT IN BIRMINGHAM
MARCO PIERRE WHITE LAUNCHES NEW RESTAURANT CONCEPT IN BIRMINGHAM

Marco Pierre White’s first ‘English Chophouse’ opens at the Hotel La Tour in November. 

Expect fresh, high quality meat cuts prepared with precision by trained craftsmen. Classics like Welsh rarebit, grilled oysters, chicken and leek pie and trout tartar will also be on the menu – served up in the luxurious surroundings of the modern four star hotel. 


Recognising Birmingham’s appetite for affordable glamour Mr White’s English Chophouse brings the traditional concept of a British chophouse to contemporary diners. The celebrity chef, who’s been closely involved with developing the restaurant in the city centre’s east side, says: “Chophouses were created in London in the 18th century and became fashionable in the 1960s. Our past is our foundation, let’s not forget that. 


Information on Hotel La Tour: Located in the east side of the city centre, next to iconic shopping destinations like the Bullring and Selfridges, contemporary and elegant Hotel La Tour offers the perfect accommodation whether travelling for business or leisure. 


With 174 lavish bedrooms all with walk in rain showers featuring touch screen temperature controls, a huge buffet style breakfast, stylish bar with electric atmosphere and its new Marco Pierre White Chophouse restaurant, Hotel La Tour is a true destination hotel. 


Nhow To Open A Hotel In London

nhow to open a hotel in London
nhow to open a hotel in London
nhow, the contemporary, lifestyle brand which is part of the NH group is due to open a hotel in London during 2018. The hotel will be located at 250 City Road in the ‘Tech City’ area and has been designed by by Foster + Partners.  The hotel will have 190 bedrooms and meeting space is to be confirmed. The brand already has hotels in Berlin, Milan and Rotterdam.

Mercure Haydock Park Hotel

Mercure Haydock Park Hotel
Mercure Haydock Park Hotel
The Haydock Park Hotel proudly became part of the Mercure portfolio this week and has been rebranded as ‘Mercure Haydock Park Hotel’.

The hotel has 135 bedrooms and meeting space that can accommodate up to 300 delegates.

Rocco Forte Hotel Facts

Rocco Forte Hotel Facts
Rocco Forte Hotel Facts
Rocco Forte offer a family of highly individual luxury hotels and resorts, each with a unique sense of style inspired by their location. Here a few facts about some of their venues;

  •  Browns Hotel in London is where the first telephone call was made. 
  •  The clock tower at The Balmoral runs three minutes fast so that you don’t miss your train – apart from on Hogmanay.
  • The Charles Hotels, Munich was named after Lord Charles Forte, Sir Rocco Forte’s father. . Hotel Amigo was a former prison and become a hotel in 1957. 
  •  Hotel de Russie has a secret garden in the heart of Rome.

Jurys Inn Hotel Group Adds 8 Hotels

Jurys Inn Hotel Group adds 8 hotels
Jurys Inn Hotel Group adds 8 hotels

Further to our article on 16 October, we can confirm that Jurys Inns will increase the number of UK hotels to 36, by adding the following properties to their group:


The Oxford Hotel, Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford

The Parc Hotel, Park Place, Cardiff

The Middlesbrough Hotel, Fry Street, Middlesbrough

The Hinckley Island Hotel, Watling Street, Hinckley (pictured)

The East Midlands Skyway Hotel, East Midlands Airport

The Inverness Hotel, Millburn Rd, Inverness

The Aberdeen Skyway Hotel, Aberdeen Airport

The Golden Valley Hotel, Cheltenham


The hotels were previously part of  The Hotel Collection and the transfer to Jurys Inns will start in November 2015.  


The new hotels will undergo a refurbishment programme, estimated to cost £36 million that will include all bedrooms, public areas, bars, restaurants and also meeting and conference rooms.  The re-brand will introduce an all-day Costa Coffee Bar.


The Jurys Inn portfolio is part of Amaris Hospitality group which owns 89 hotels in the brands of 

Jurys Inn, Mercure, MGallery, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn.