US-based Valor Hospitality Partners which added Ramada Manchester in Salford Quays and Ramada Birmingham City (pictured) to its portfolio earlier this year is planning to rebrand the properties.

Both will become AC by Marriott Hotels with Valor appointed to manage what will be the first two AC Hotels by Marriott hotels in the UK.

AC Hotels is Marriott's design-led, lifestyle brand with each hotel designed to reflect the uniqueness and character of its urban location.

Both hotels will evolve following expiry of the existing licenses into AC Hotels by Marriott, with completion due mid-2016.

Details:   www.valorhospitality.com

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Published: 25 November 2015

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Two Scottish hotels, one in Glasgow and one in Edinburgh, are about to undergo a full refurbishment programme before remerging as Hilton properties.

The Glasgow City Hotel with 300 bedrooms and located in Cambridge Street will become the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central.

The Carlton Hotel with 189 bedrooms and located on North Bridge overlooking Edinburgh’s Royal Mile will become the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton.

A multi-million pound refurbishment programme has begun at both hotels which will last until the end of 2016. This will include fully refurbished bedrooms, public areas, bar, restaurant, reception areas and health and leisure facilities.

Both DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central and Hilton Edinburgh Carlton are now part of Amaris Hospitality Group one of the largest hotel owners in the UK.

Details: www.amarishospitality.com

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Published: 24 November 2015

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Cavendish Venues have made two additions to their collection of central London conference venues.

De Morgan House in Russell Square, which we visited last year, has joined the group. De Morgan House is a Grade II-listed building with four contemporary meeting rooms and a private garden to the rear. The largest room - the Hardy Room - will accommodate up to 70 delegate for a theatre style presentation.

De Morgan House has a dedicated catering area for refreshment breaks and lunch. Equipment available on-site includes PA systems, recording equipment and projection systems. There is complimentary wi-fi throughout.

De Morgan House is a few minutes from Russell Square and Holborn tube stations and a short walk from Euston and Kings Cross St Pancras mainline and tube stations.

The second new addition is Conway Hall in Holborn’s Red Lion Square in central London. Conway Hall, built in 1929, is also Grade II-listed.

The Main Hall, which retains its period features, will seat up to 400 delegates theatre style with its own reception area. Six other smaller rooms are also available accommodating between 16 and 70 delegates.

A full catering service is available on-site at Conway Hall. Wi-fi is available throughout.

Conway Hall is a short walk from Holborn tube station.

Details:  www.cavendishvenues.co.uk

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Published: 24 November 2015

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Shepherd's Bush Boutique Hotel opened earlier this year with 21 individually designed bedrooms in London’s Shepherds Bush - a few minutes away from the Westfield shopping centre.

Bedrooms in Shepherd's Bush Boutique Hotel are air-conditioned with complimentary wi-fi. Facilities include a flat-screen television, an IPod docking station, tea and coffee making facilities, a safe-deposit box, iron and ironing board plus complimentary slippers in each room. Continental breakfast is available and inclusive in the room rate.

Shepherd's Bush Boutique Hotel includes a coffee shop and guest lounge. There is a lower ground floor meeting room with limited natural daylight but fully air-conditioned with good lighting. It will seat up to 12 delegates boardroom style.

Shepherd's Bush Boutique Hotel is close to both Shepherd’s Bush Market tube (Hammersmith & City line) and Shepherd’s Bush station (Central Line and overground trains). Overnight parking is available at Westfield London.

Details:  www.sbbhotel.com

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Published: 23 November 2015

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