London Tourism News
Crowne Plaza London - Albert Embankment to open this spring
Launching in May 2018, Crowne Plaza London - Albert Embankment is the first luxury hotel to open in the Albert Embankment area. This is central London’s latest area of regeneration, including the new home of the US Embassy and a whirlwind of high profile residential developments, from Battersea Power Station to Embassy Gardens.
Rafferty steps up as hotel manager with Flemings Mayfair
Luxury boutique London hotel Flemings Mayfair has appointed Paul Rafferty as hotel manager, a brand new position within the company. Joining Flemings in 2013 as rooms division manager, Rafferty brought a wealth of experience from previous positions including front of house manager at the Courthouse Hotel where he supervised hotel re-branding.
Petit Bistro welcomes diners at Victory House, London Leicester Square
Leicester Square’s culinary scene is set to be revitalised with an exciting new partnership between luxury boutique hotel Victory House, London Leicester Square -MGallery by Sofitel and acclaimed London restauranteurs Ed Baines and Jamie Poulton.
Dinosaurs in the Wild extends London run to July
Due to demand, the producers of Dinosaurs in the Wild have announced new dates and time slots for London as the time travel adventure extends its stay in the capital to July.
ibis Styles London Gloucester Road to open in January
AccorHotels has announced its new ibis Styles hotel: the ibis Styles London Gloucester Road. The hotel has been signed under a management agreement with P I Hospitality Management.
Victory House, London Leicester Square – MGallery by Sofitel welcomes first guests
Victory House, London Leicester Square – MGallery by Sofitel has opened, offering a cosy escape in the heart of the vibrant West End.
Father Christmas arrives on Elizabeth Street, Belgravia
Father Christmas has taken up residence in Belgravia in a location that promises an authentic adaptation of his North Pole abode, with gloriously nostalgic Christmas scents, sights and sounds.
Dominvs Group wins approval for third London property
Dominvs Group, the London-based real estate investment, development, and asset management company, has been granted planning consent from the City of Westminster for a hotel at 233-237 Old Marylebone Road.
Festive season underway as South Pool Saloon returns to Brixton
This winter come and break free from Bad Santa’s shackles and join a band of rebels in the frozen south for festive frolics, as the South Pole Saloon returns.
South Pool Saloon returns to Brixton, London
This winter come and break free from Bad Santa’s shackles and join a band of rebels in the frozen south for festive frolics, as the South Pole Saloon returns.
New river connections for Battersea Power Station development
Deputy mayor of London for transport, Val Shawcross, and councillor Govindia, leader of Wandsworth Council, have welcomed 26 Chelsea Pensioners aboard for a trip to City Hall at the official celebration of the new Battersea Power Station River Bus.
Principal London set to open early next year
The latest addition to Principal - a collection of exceptionally located hotels based in landmark buildings - will open in London in early 2018.