Hotel & Venue News

Construction work is expected to start shortly converting the landmark Anchor Line building on St Vincent Place in Glasgow into a 64-bedroom aparthotel for The White Building Development Company.

The aparthotel will feature a mix of studio and one bedroom apartments.

The Anchor Line building was designed 110 years ago for the shipping line of that name.

A £5.5million revamp will see all six floors of the building refurbished, although some original features including glazed tiles, terrazzo flooring, timber wall panelling, safes and fireplaces will remain.

The building’s ground and basement floors will remain home to the Anchor Line restaurant and Atlantic Restaurant.

The Anchor Line building is located in the heart of Glasgow between Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street stations.

Details: Published: 18 May 2017; Hits: 578

The Curtain Hotel opens in London’s Shoreditch with 120 bedrooms on 26th May 2017.

The Curtain Hotel will feature Red Rooster restaurant headed by US-based chef Marcus Samuelsson, a private members’ club, a rooftop pool and lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre, treatment rooms, co-working space and 6,000 square feet of events space, with a ballroom and screening room.

The Curtain Hotel will also feature an all-day taqueria and bar on the ground floor.

The private members club will be integrated within the hotel and will feature dedicated areas for members.

The Curtain Hotel is located in Curtain Road, a short walk from Liverpool Street station.

Detail: http://www.thecurtain.com/

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The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa in St Andrews has reopened following a £10million, three-month–long refurbishment.

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa has undergone a soft internal refurbishment of 103 of its 144 bedrooms. This includes changes to the room décor and the introduction of features such as USB charging points, ergonomic electrical outlets for flexible working with closet lighting also included.

Whilst The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa enjoys a great location alongside the famous 17th Road Hole on the St Andrews Old Course, it also has its drawbacks.

The hotel’s 28-year-old slate roof has been hammered by stray golf balls over the years leading to a considerable amount of damage.

To rectify the problem The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa has installed a rubber roof designed to absorb and deflect the energy from golf ball impact without any dents, cracks or future damage.

A further £7million is now to be spent at the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa upgrading the spa and leisure facilities which will include a new pool and a larger gym.

Future projects include the launch of an elite sports facility.

Details: https://www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk/old-course-hotel

Details: Published: 17 May 2017; Hits: 521

Chill Factore, the UK's longest indoor ski slope located in Manchester, has launched a sub-zero meeting space.

Scientific research, they claim, shows that cold temperatures are a crucial factor for a productive workforce with performance markedly better in a winter environment.

With this in mind, Chill Factore has transformed a balcony alongside a ski slope into a space where delegates can meet and discuss in sub-zero temperatures, with real snow just metres away.

The sub-zero arctic temperatures they claim will boost productivity, creativity and probably ensure a shorter meeting than usual.

Chill Factore also have three flexible, conventional conference rooms which will seat up to 130 delegates for a theatre style meeting in the largest format.

Each room is equipped with a projector, screen, free wi-fi, flip-charts and a conference toolbox. The Sports Bar at Chill Factore can also be hired for day and evening meetings for up to 50 guests.

Chill Factore offer a range of team-building activities from sledge relay to igloo building.

Chill Factore is situated on Trafford Quays Leisure Village overlooking the M60 motorway at junction 10. It is less than four miles from the centre of Manchester.

Details: http://www.chillfactore.com/

Details: Published: 18 May 2017; Hits: 591

Dominvs Group has secured planning permission for a new 140-bedroom hotel scheme at Paradise Street in the centre of Oxford, close to the site of Oxford Castle.

The six-storey hotel will be a Courtyard by Marriott and will replace the existing Cooper Callas building on the disused industrial site. The hotel will include a restaurant and bar.

The hotel will feature a roof garden and terrace with views of Oxford Castle.

Dominvs is also working alongside Marriott converting of the former Tower Bridge Magistrates Court in central London into a luxury 200-bedroom hotel. Known as The Dixon, this hotel will be part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection

Details: https://www.dominvsgroup.com/single-post/2017/05/16/Dominvs-Group-secures-planning-permission-for-Courtyard-by-Marriott-hotel-in-Oxford-City-Centre