Olivia Watts

🏨 Hilton's Tapestry Collection is set to debut in London in early 2028 with a 153-room property at 8–18 London Bridge Street, following a £12 million transformation. The London Bridge Hotel will feature redesigned spaces and multiple dining outlets. This marks the ninth Hilton brand in London, amidst the Collection’s expansion in the UK and Ireland, including new openings in Plymouth and Cork in 2027.

🏨 BoTree in Marylebone, London, has introduced two new suites: the 86.5 sqm Harley Suite and the 115 sqm Terrace Suite. The Harley Suite features a private balcony and can accommodate up to 10 guests, while the Terrace Suite includes a private terrace and dining for six. Both suites can connect to form a three-bedroom configuration. Guests enjoy complimentary butler service and access to wellness facilities, a restaurant, and a nightlife venue. The hotel also enhances in-room wellness with healthier snacks and tech rentals.

📫 Montcalm Royal London House in Finsbury Square, a former Royal Mail HQ, joined Marriott's Autograph Collection in 2026. The hotel features 253 refurbished rooms, including new Terrace Suites with private terraces. Over 900 artworks by 30 artists are displayed, with a rotating gallery starting 1 October 2026. Partnering with London Writers’ Salon, the hotel offers literary events from October, emphasizing its postal history through unique guest experiences.

🏨 Hilton London Metropole, located on Edgware Road near Paddington Station, is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment of its West Wing, set for completion in November 2026. The project will create 363 rooms, including the Four Queen Bed Family Connecting Room for up to eight guests. Five of these configurations will be available. The redesign caters to diverse customer groups and aims to address the growing demand for family travel accommodations in Central London.

🍴 This October, Careys Manor Hotel in the New Forest will unveil Kasi, a new 4,349 sq ft Indian restaurant, seating 85 guests, with outdoor terrace options. Helmed by Chef Jolly (Surjan Singh) of London fame, the menu offers a la carte, thali, and tasting menus, spotlighting local ingredients. Key dishes include Hampshire lamb parantha and roasted Wessex pork belly. The restaurant seeks to merge Indian culinary heritage with local produce, enhancing the New Forest's status as a food destination.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group opened the Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel on 7 September 2026 at Manchester’s Etihad Campus, part of a £300m development. The hotel features 401 rooms, including “pitch view” rooms and a penthouse, with dining options like Three Rivers Brasserie and Bar. It offers access to over 30 event spaces, a fitness suite, and partners with Manchester City FC. Positioned by the Etihad Stadium, it's a hub for leisure and business.