The Lowry Hotel in Manchester has just completed a £4million refurbishment, a programme instigated by its new owners. As part of the refurbishment the 165 bedrooms now have new SMART televisions and wi-fi, alongside new curtains, carpets, fabrics and colour schemes.

The next phase of the refurbishment programme will see an upgrading of the spa and the conference and banqueting suites.

The Lowry Hotel is the only city centre hotel in Manchester named after an artist and hence new artwork and particularly photography feature prominently in the new-look hotel. Ten new large-scale photographs of familiar Manchester locations, capturing the atmosphere of the city, now feature on each floor.

There is a new art gallery in the bar which changes every six weeks.

The Lowry Hotel is Manchester's only five star rated hotel. It is located on the Manchester/Salford border a short walk from Manchester Victoria station.

Details: www.thelowryhotel.com

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Published: 04 November 2015

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The Cairn Group has purchased the 114-bedroom Ramada Glasgow Airport hotel and has plans to invest £8million on a major refurbishment over the next 12 months.

Ramada Glasgow Airport hotel is located just off the M8 motorway, 500 yards from the airport terminal and seven miles from Glasgow city centre.

Despite the full re-design and re-work which is planned, Ramada Glasgow Airport hotel will operate normally throughout.

The Cairn Group operate 24 hotels from Aberdeen to London under several brand banners including DoubleTree by Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Best Western, and Holiday Inn.

Details:www.cairnhotelgroup.com

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Published: 30 September 2015

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The Midland Hotel in Manchester has just been awarded a Four Silver Star-rating from the AA – the only hotel in Manchester to achieve it.

The Silver Star indicates a ‘highly recommended hotel offering a superior level of quality within its star rating, high standards of hotel keeping in particular hospitality, service and cleanliness and hold an AA Rosette award for the quality of its food.’

Details: www.qhotels.co.uk

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Published: 21 October 2015

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Baden-Powell House, the London headquarters of the Scout Association, has just undergone an extensive refurbishment. The former underground car park has been transformed into conference and event space featuring new, modern and spacious meeting rooms, fully equipped with the latest audio visual equipment, wi-fi access and with a contemporary communal relaxation area.

Conference facilities at Baden-Powell House now include a main hall to accommodate up to 300 delegates as well a rooftop garden. All meeting rooms are fully equipped with the latest AV technology.

Accommodation is available on-site at the Meininger Hotel with 48 bedrooms, a mix of singles, doubles, family rooms and dormitory style accommodation.

Baden-Powell House is located in South Kensington, a five minute walk from either South Kensington or Gloucester Road tube stations.

Details: www.towntocountry.co.uk

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Published: 29 September 2015

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