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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


Plans for a new service station and a 100-bedroom hotel on the M6 motorway have been recommended for approval.

The new service area is planned just north of junction 1 close to Rugby. In geographic terms it will be 15 miles south of Corley services on the M6 and 25 miles north of Watford Gap services on the M1.

The scheme also include a new restaurant, shops, tourist information, a games/leisure area, a drive-thru coffee shop and a petrol station.

Plans have been tabled for discussion by Rugby Borough Council’s planning committee next week.

Details: https://www.moto-rugbyservices.com/


Manchester's Grade II-listed former Freemasons Hall reopens this week as Manchester Hall following completion of a multimillion-pound restoration programme.

Manchester Hall is now a versatile conference venue which will host conference, exhibitions, meetings, workshops and training sessions for groups between 20 and 200 delegates.

All meeting spaces will be equipped with the latest technology with reliable high-speed wi-fi throughout, professional audio and visual equipment, ICT and PA equipment.

The former Freemasons Hall dates from 1929. The developers have worked alongside English Heritage on its renovation and refurbishment. Hence the building’s period details including pillars, oak panelling and intricate plasterwork as well as the building’s unique 'floating staircase' have all been retained and enhanced.

Masons Restaurant Bar on the ground floor at Manchester Hall officially opens on 3 November.

The building's rooftop terrace, expected to be the largest in Manchester, is scheduled to open early in 2018.

Manchester Hall is located in Bridge Street, Spinningfields close to Deansgate in the centre of Manchester. Manchester Hall is within easy walking distance of: Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Victoria stations. 

Details: http://www.manchesterhall.co.uk/conferences.html

Picture – ground floor Memorial Hall


The World Museum in Liverpool is set to launch new events space.

The additional space will enable the Museum to host events for up to 300 delegates.

The new space at the World Museum is situated on the ground floor of what was once the adjacent Technical School of Liverpool.

The redevelopment features the building's original architecture as well as the historic painted plasterworks which adorn the walls and ceilings. The room also benefits from having its own entrance.

The new room will seat up to 150 guests for dinner or 200 for a drinks reception. The area can also be expanded to include a part of the museum previously unseen by the public along with the atrium - thus increasing delegate capacity to around 300 guests.

The new events space will open at the World Museum in November 2017.

The World Museum is located in William Brown Street in the heart of Liverpool and just a few minutes’ walk from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Details: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/venue-hire/

 


easyHotel group is planning a new hotel in Cardiff.

The group has acquired Cromwell House in the centre of Cardiff.

easyHotels intend to build a 120-bedroom hotel subject to planning permission.

If plans are approved an existing office block would be demolished to make way for the new hotel which is expected to open in 2019.

easyHotel Cardiff would be located at Fitzalan Place, just 0.3 miles from Cardiff Queen Street Station, between the city centre and Cardiff Bay.

Details: https://www.easyhotel.com/



Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End has opened with 228 bedrooms in the centre of Edinburgh.

It is within walking distance of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Edinburgh Waverley station.

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End features the brand’s signature ‘hot breakfast with every stay’ with a 24-hour hub with refreshments and convenience items available at any time.

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End hotel has two air-conditioned meeting rooms each accommodating up to 10 delegates with a 24-hour business centre and free wi-fi throughout.

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End is located in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. It opened at the beginning of September 2017.

Details: http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/hampton-by-hilton-edinburgh-west-end-EDIFBHX/index.html