London Tourism News
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.
Page Hotels to debut in London this autumn
Positioned on St Martin’s Lane, with unspoilt views of Trafalgar Square, Page8 will open later this year. This flagship London opening follows in quick succession from the brand’s first hotel launch, in Hong Kong, in January.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Bingham Riverhouse, London
A Georgian townhouse overlooking the Thames, Bingham Riverhouse is a gourmet bolthole for lunch and dinner dates, a chic retreat for romantic getaways and a timeless wedding venue. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole calls in for the night
Breaking Travel News review: tibits, London
As tibits prepares for the summer season with a new menu, Maria Korelina visits for Breaking Travel News to see what is on offer at this temple to vegetables on the Southbank in London
Curio Collection welcomes 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel, London
The 228-room hotel features eleven suites, tailored and named after famous historic residents of Kensington including Alfred Hitchcock, dame Agatha Christie and captain Robert Scott.
art’otel London Hoxton unveils long-term vision for new property
Following amended planning consent, the next phase of construction is expected to commence in the summer on the 27 floor-build, which will consist of 343 guest rooms and suites alongside five floors of office space.
The Wellesley unveils new cigar terraces
After undergoing a significant redesign, The Wellesley has unveiled its brand-new cigar terraces complete with a bespoke commissioned artwork.
Tate Modern takes top spot among UK visitor attractions
Tate Modern has become the most visited attraction in the UK, with 5,868,562 visits last year, according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions.
Zip Now London to return to South Bank this summer
The City Zip Company is bringing back Zip Now London, the biggest, fastest city centre zip wire in the world, for the third year running.
Waldorf Hilton, London, welcomes the Parrot
The Waldorf Hilton in Aldwych, London, has welcomed the opening of the Parrot, a new cocktail bar. Set just off the main street, with a separate entrance to the hotel, the 60-seat location is a collaboration between actor, DJ and producer Idris Elba and identical twin brothers Lee and Nicky Caulfield.
Passenger Terminal Expo to return to London this month
The Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference will return to the ExCel Centre in London later this month, welcoming over 300 exhibitors to the one-of-a-kind show.
London & Partners shifts focus to include domestic tourism
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is launching a drive to promote London to visitors from other parts of the United Kingdom following a recent decline in domestic tourism.