The Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa has always been one of Edinburgh’s favourite meeting places – and now, following a multi-million pound refurbishment, the hotel is home to a brand new, dedicated events space, complete with its own private entrance from the forecourt. With 14 flexible function rooms, our Conference & Banqueting area is the largest of its kind in Edinburgh, and thanks to the innovative design and room layouts, it is equally suited to everything from corporate events and exhibitions, to banquets and celebrations.
The Ramada London Ealing Hotel and Ramada London Hyde Park are now under the management of Westmont Hospitality Group. From 1st May 2012 both hotels will be represented by Hilton Worldwide as an affiliate partner and therefore will have a name change to The London Ealing Hotel and The London Hyde Park Hotel. Over the next 12 months both hotels will be going through an exciting time of development and major refurbishment resulting in a re-brand to Double Tree by Hilton in spring/summer 2013.
ME London opening July 2012 is a cutting edge, luxury hotel designed by Foster and Partners founded by Sir Norman Foster. Steeped in history, the hotel is on the site of the former Gaitey Theatre, Strand Music Hall and Marconi house, where the BBC set their first office and first broadcasted music, one of the key attributes of this experienced-based personality hotel. ME London also features commanding views of the city’s landmarks including the River Thames, London Eye and St Pauls Cathedral. 157 individually design led bedrooms with floor to ceiling windows, including 16 suites and the luxurious ME Suite are available, as well as two exceptional dining experiences, Torres Brothers and STK London. The destination led Rooftop bar with panoramic views of Central London, is an absolute must. 499 sqm meeting space for between 10-300 delegates are also available in 6 flexible meeting rooms and one large function space, with the latest technology, vehicle access from car park to meeting space for car launches.
Salford City Stadium has officially launched following a £26m investment. It boasts a state of the art conference amd event facility with 1,200 sqm of open space that can be divided into three suites catering for up to 1,000 people.
The Legoland Windsor Resort Hotel has opened at the Theme Park. The 150 room property is the first Legoland hotel outside of Denmark and cost £25 million to build.
According to the British Hospitality Association, 8,152 new hotel rooms are expected to open this year in the U.K., of which about half are budget properties. However, travelers looking to stay near Olympic venues in Stratford, the East London borough where the Games are taking place, may be disappointed. The Holiday Inn next to the main Olympic stadium, for example, has been fully booked for a year.
Congham Hall Hotel has been bought by international hotelier Nicholas Dickinson. The Georgian manor house with its luxury spa is one of the last remaining hotel to be sold by the von Essen hotel group which went into administration 12 months ago.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has added to his portfolio what it will be its first hotel in Madrid, the future Madrid Mirasierra Sheraton Hotel & Spa. This 5 star hotel is located in the north of Madrid, next to the financial district and IFEMA, Madrid´s Convention and Congress Center. It will have 180 rooms, restaurant, lobby bar, rooftop, terrace lounge and pool bar, Sheraton Fitness powered by Core Performance, spa and two swimming pools, one indoor and one outdoor. The hotel will offer more than 1,300 square feet in different meeting rooms
