Hotel & Venue News

Mayor of London has given final approval for phase two of the £200million redevelopment of Lord’s Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, north London.

This major project will see the existing Tavern and Allen stand demolished to make way for a new three-tier stand increasing capacity from 1,082 to 5,200 seats.

From a conference and banqueting viewpoint, a new Thomas Lord building with a street-facing reception will feature a banqueting suite as well as office space.

No construction work will begin on the project before autumn 2019, due to the need for Lord’s to be free of building works during the ICC Cricket World Cup being held summer 2019.

Lord’s already has a wide range of events facilities from small private dining rooms to the Nursery Pavilion, one of London’s largest venues accommodating up to 1000 delegates.

Demolition work began this September in preparation for the redevelopment of the Warner Stand - phase one of the Lord’s investment programme. The new stand is due to be completed in time for the 2017 season although it will open for major cricket matches during the 2016 season.

Details: www.lords.org

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Ealing Council is inviting proposals to find new uses for part of its Town Hall building. The Council is looking for a development partner to help safeguard the future of the building, which internally, is in a poor state of repair.

Under consideration is a possible boutique hotel, a restaurant, a conference venue or just office space. The aim is to revitalise and protect the Grade II-listed building whilst saving the council millions of pounds in running costs.

Existing function rooms in Ealing Town Hall are ripe for refurbishment and extended use whilst parts of the building would continue to be used by the council for civic and community purposes.

Details: www.getwestlondon.co.uk

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IHG have unveiled plans to build two adjoining hotels at London Heathrow Terminal 4.

The two adjoining hotels, Crowne Plaza London - Heathrow Terminal 4 and Holiday Inn Express London - Heathrow Terminal 4, are scheduled to open in 2018.

Crowne Plaza London – Heathrow T4 will include 300 bedrooms and a range of business and meeting facilities including five meeting rooms and two boardrooms. Holiday Inn Express London – Heathrow T4 will include 450 bedrooms plus an Express Café and Bar.

Both hotels will be located within walking distance of Heathrow T4 via an air bridge. The hotels will have direct access to London Underground, the Heathrow Express service and nearby motorways.

Crowne Plaza London - Heathrow Terminal 4 and Holiday Inn Express London - Heathrow Terminal 4 will be managed by Arora Hotels. They join the other IHG property they manage at the airport - Holiday Inn Heathrow T5.

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ExCeL London plan to launch a new on-site training and meeting facility - CentrEd at ExCeL - on 1st January 2016.

CentrEd at ExCeL is a new £1.5million centre comprising 29 training rooms and featuring waterside views across London and Canary Wharf.

The training rooms will be air-conditioned with flexible walls to create spaces for 20 to 400 delegates. Each room will be equipped with a ceiling mounted data projector, flipchart and screen and built-in audio-visual services. There will be a coffee lounge and a waterfront self-service restaurant. Both wi-fi access and on-site parking will be complimentary.

After-hours activities include team building and barbeques on the dockside overlooking Royal Victoria Dock.

CentrEd at ExCeL will have its own private entrance and dedicated reception area.

CentrEd at ExCeL will be linked to the main ExCeL London.

Access to the complex is via the DLR with three stations within walking distance. It is around 15 minutes from London City Airport. The Emirates Air Line cable car runs from ExCeL across the Thames to Greenwich and the O2 Arena. From 2018 ExCeL will have a dedicated station on Crossrail.

Details: www.excel.london/centred

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Bespoke Hotels has taken over the management of the 30-bedroom George Hotel in Piercebridge, County Durham.

The George Hotel is a former 17th century coaching inn so the bedrooms are individual and quirky but each is equipped with the latest technology including complimentary wi-fi. The Riverside Restaurant at the George Hotel includes a terrace for al-fresco dining.

The George Hotel has three meeting rooms with the Ballroom the largest seating up to 150 delegates theatre style. The Pavilion will seat 80 delegates theatre style and the Library provides meeting space for up to ten delegates. Wi-fi is available in all meeting rooms.

The George Hotel overlooks the River Tees in Piercebridge just south of the A67 and close to Darlington.

Details: www.bespokehotels.com