Olivia Watts

🏨 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.

🏨 Larasian's Salisbury Cathedral Hotel project has entered the construction phase, focusing on restoring a Grade II building near Salisbury Cathedral. The development will feature a 13-guestroom luxury boutique hotel, a fine dining restaurant, a rooftop bar, and an al fresco patio, generating 28 new jobs. A Spitfire-themed bar will offer panoramic city views. Significant restoration aims to preserve the building's historic elements, including its 18th-century staircase, with investment partners being sought.

🏨 Boutique hotel Palm Court on the Isle of Wight reported a successful first summer with over 200 suite nights booked, averaging stays of more than four nights. Reservations extend into 2027, indicating a year-round demand. The hotel earned third place in the Travel Chapter Showcase Awards for best renovation. Director Ben Williams aims to enhance tourism by blending luxury design and supporting local businesses. The hotel exemplifies successful long-term investment and strategic planning in hospitality.

🏨 In 2023, Ansty Hall in Warwickshire, a 17th-century property under Exclusive Collection, unveiled seven renovated bedrooms in phase one of a broader refurbishment. Two signature rooms, Leofric and Whittle, were created in partnership with Russell Sage Studio, while five others were redesigned with Trevillion Interiors. The total number of guestrooms is now 63. The refurbishment continues through 2027, celebrating local history and craftsmanship, and aims to offer a luxurious and meaningful guest experience.