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Mercure Leeds Centre opens September

Mercure Leeds Centre opens September

Mercure Leeds Centre is set to open this...

Indigo coming to Chester

Indigo coming to Chester

Construction has started on the new...

Dalata plan new Manchester Hotel

Dalata plan new Manchester Hotel

Dalata Hotel Group is planning to open a new...

Dalata plan new London Hotel

Dalata plan new London Hotel

Dalata Hotel Group will be the operators of a...

New Hotel opens in Glasgow

New Hotel opens in Glasgow

  A new hotel has just opened in...

  • Mercure Leeds Centre opens September

    Mercure Leeds Centre opens September

  • Indigo coming to Chester

    Indigo coming to Chester

  • Dalata plan new Manchester Hotel

    Dalata plan new Manchester Hotel

  • Dalata plan new London Hotel

    Dalata plan new London Hotel

  • New Hotel opens in Glasgow

    New Hotel opens in Glasgow


The Longhouse at Longleat is a new corporate event venue which has recently opened on the Longleat Estate in Wiltshire.

The Longhouse comprises a modern, versatile, open-plan events space, kitchen, communications room, green room, bathroom facilities, cloakroom, storage space and an outdoor landscaped area - with complimentary wi-fi as standard. It is located near the Main Square at Longleat.

The Longhouse has vehicle access. It will accommodate up to 500 guests for a reception or 350 delegates theatre style.

Longleat is located in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside around five miles from the town of Warminster.

Details: https://www.longleat.co.uk/business/our-venues/the-longhouse


Last month we reported on a possible new 215-bedroom hotel in the centre of Manchester.

The hotel would be created from the conversion of an eight-storey office block on Deansgate – all part of a wider scheme to improve the city’s Mulberry Square area, just off Deansgate in central Manchester.

Manchester City Council planning committee are currently considering this proposal plus plans for another two possible hotels in Manchester.

The first of these is a new 221-bedroom Hampton by Hilton hotel (pictured above) next to the 20-acre NOMA scheme. The part seven-storey and part nine-storey hotel complex would feature a dining area, a fitness centre, meeting rooms, a combined reception and hotel bar plus 20 parking spaces. A glass-enclosed walkway would link both wings of the hotel.

The other proposed hotel would a new 172-bedroom AC Hotel by Marriott; the second AC Hotel to open in Manchester. This would be located on a brownfield site on the edge of Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The new AC Hotel by Marriott would feature a ground floor bar-restaurant, reception and meeting rooms as well as accommodation on the upper floors over two wings.

All three schemes have been recommended for approval.

Details: http://news.insidermedia.com/c/118DJcIe6tO3iOD5lD0pJmOVC


St Pauls House Hotel is the latest hotel to open in the centre of Birmingham. It opened earlier this year in city’s renowned Jewellery Quarter.

St Pauls House Hotel is a privately owned and operated hotel. It encompasses a restaurant, bar and a 34-bedroom boutique hotel.

The design and concept of the hotel is contemporary, in keeping with the style of the rejuvenated Jewellery Quarter. Bedrooms feature luxury bedding, a waterfall shower, en-suite facilities and free super-fast wi-fi. 

Casual and formal dining is available throughout the day

St Pauls House Hotel has a meeting room which will accommodate from six to 70 delegates.

St Pauls House Hotel is located in St Paul’s Square, within walking distance of Birmingham’s principal business district, Birmingham New Street station and Birmingham Snow Hill station. Onsite parking is also available.

Details: http://www.saintpaulshouse.com/


Harbour Hotels is expanding its portfolio of seven boutique hotels throughout the South of England. The latest addition, Harbour Hotel and Spa Brighton, opens in August 2016.

The group has acquired a landmark 1850’s period building on Brighton’s seafront just minutes from Brighton Pier. 

Harbour Hotel and Spa Brighton will include 78 bedrooms, many with sea views, the signature JETTY restaurant concept and bar, meeting space, luxury spa and rooftop pool.

Harbour Hotel Bristol is due to open later this year with Harbour Hotel Southampton opening in 2017.

Details: http://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/hotels/brighton-harbour-hotel-spa/
 


Kensington Close Hotel in London is to rebrand as a Holiday Inn. Kensington Close Hotel with 708 bedrooms is one of the largest hotels in London.

The hotel will undergo a refurbishment before its rebranding as the Holiday Inn Kensington which is planned for December 2016.

Holiday Inn Kensington will feature the brands ‘Open Lobby’ concept and will include other Holiday Inn services including free wi-fi. Holiday Inn Kensington will have thirteen meeting rooms plus a health club which includes a full length swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, stream room, gym and treatment rooms.

Holiday inn Kensington will become a flagship property for the brand in Europe.

Holiday Inn Kensington is located in Wrights Lane just off High Street Kensington and just behind High Street Kensington tube station.

Details: http://www.kensingtonclosehotel.com/en/default.html