London Tourism News
citizenM unveils plans for latest London property
citizenM has announced the acquisition of a Victoria property for its fourth London hotel, opening in 2021. The 226-room hotel will comprise basement and ground floor levels, with ten upper floors.
Mama London set to open in September
Mama Shelter is bringing its brand of accessible hospitality to the UK capital with the launch of new hotel, Mama London. The property will open next month in east London, a short walk from Cambridge Heath and Bethnal Green stations.
Bhalla appointed general manager at the Connaught
Hotelier Sandeep Bhalla has been appointed general manager of the Connaught, the five-star hotel on Mount Street, in the heart of Mayfair. Indian-born Bhalla has worked in the luxury hospitality sector for 25 years in London, Dubai and India.
Gregory unveils latest spiced rum truffles
With his Caribbean heritage, it’s not surprising that chocolatier Paul Wayne Gregory’s latest creation showcases the true aromatic flavour of rum in his spiced rum truffles.
The Collective Canary Wharf opens in London
The Collective Canary Wharf, which spans 21 storeys and where rooms start from £1,300 per month, now becomes the world’s largest co-living space, taking over from the Collective Old Oak in west London which opened in 2016.
Hard Rock opens 900-room property in central London
Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos has welcomed the opening of Hard Rock Hotel London. The property is Hard Rock’s first hotel in the United Kingdom and continues the brand’s legacy in its original birthplace.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Hilton Bankside launches first vegan suite
Hilton London Bankside has debuted a world-first vegan suite. Created in partnership with multi-sensory design experts Bompas & Parr and given the thumbs up by the Vegan Society, the location offers a vegan experience throughout. Here Thomas Reynolds finds out more for Breaking Travel News
W London – Leicester Square unveils stylish new make-over
W London – Leicester Square has unveiled a multi-million-pound transformation of all 192 guest rooms and suites. At the same time, the hotel has partnered with artist, Jack Irving, to create a one-of-a-kind ‘techorative pillow’, along with a range of immersive in-room experiences.
Breaking Travel News investigates: The Dixon, Autograph Collection Hotels, London
Located on Tooley Street in Tower Bridge, the Dixon is the latest London hotel to join the prestigious Autograph Collection from Marriott International. Eleanor Hawkins here heads to the repurposed magistrates’ court to find out more for Breaking Travel News
Oak to lead the Londoner on Leicester Square
With a hospitality career spanning three decades, Charles Oak has held several senior management positions in numerous hotels within the group’s portfolio including its five-star flagship the May Fair Hotel.
Breaking Travel News interview: Andrew Batchelor, general manager, The Landmark London
With The Landmark London recently completing a property-wide refurbishment, general manager Andrew Batchelor here sits down with Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole to discuss what has changed at the hotel
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London returns following restoration
Directed by Hirsch Bedner Associates and GA Design, the complete transformation of the hotel’s guest rooms and public spaces incorporates a fresh take on present-day design while honouring the rich heritage of the property.