Hotels
Experience true Scottish hospitality with Mackays Hotel, Wick
Located in the unspoilt region of Caithness, surrounded with breathtaking coastal views and isolated beaches, sits the wonderful Mackays Hotel. Built in 1833, the hotel has a solid reputation for the highest standard of service and the finest quality cuisine. It boasts a unique combination of period features and simple, stylish touches, fusing 19th Century charm with 21st century convenience.
Abode Hotels acquires city centre site in Salisbury
Abode Hotels have announced the acquisition of a site in the centre of the city of Salisbury. This exciting project, the latest in a collection of ABodes throughout Great Britain, will include the restoration of an historic Georgian element as well as a new build development. Together, this will result in a hotel similar in size to ABode Exeter.
New England style comes to Scotland
The Lake of Menteith Hotel in Perthshire has unveiled its £400,000 refurbishment, bringing New England style to the shores of Scotland’s only lake. Purchased in May 2005 by hotelier and former owner of The Buttery, Ian Fleming, The Lake of Menteith Hotel enjoys a unique waterfront setting at the Port of Menteith, only an hour’s drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Cookery master classes in the Cotswolds
Throughout 2009, Whatley Manor, the peaceful retreat in the heart of the Cotswolds, will be hosting a mouth-watering series of master classes with Michelin star Head Chef, Martin Burge. Every quarter there will be a limited number of places available for the rare opportunity to join Martin behind the stove for the day to learn some practical skills in a variety of areas using the finest quality ingredients.
Of all the bars in New York
The Bryant Park Hotel’s Cellar Bar in New York has won the prestigious Citysearch.com Audience Award for ‘Best Hotel Bar 2008'. As part of Citysearch.com’s annual contest to determine the “best of the best”, New Yorkers and visitors alike were asked to select their favourite hotel bar. With contributors praising the Cellar Bar’s superb atmosphere, exemplary service and great music, the city’s hippest hang out proved the runaway winner.
Jurys Inns to open Sheffield’s largest hotel
Jurys Inns, the UK & Irelands 3* superior budget accommodation provider, today announced the official opening date of Jurys Inns Sheffield as Friday 16th January 2009. The opening of Jurys Inn Sheffield follows the groups successful formula of offering guests superior 3 star accommodation with a stylish bar and restaurant in the heart of Sheffield City.
Ullinish Country Lodge serves up a surprising feast
Surrounded by dramatic views, Ullinish Country Lodge occupies a less visited corner of Skye and for that part more mysterious. Sheltered by a small brae to the north and surrounded by lochs on three sides, this historic building has been host to Highland life for over 300 years.
Set your sights high on a new dining experience
Dubai’s first Gastro-Lounge and Restaurant, The Observatory, is now officially open at The Harbour Hotel & Residence in Dubai Marina. Adding another dimension to the local dining scene, The Observatory is set to become one of Dubai's most sought-after venues offering high quality food at affordable prices in a relaxed and stylish environment.
Island Resort & Casino announces headline acts
Michigan’s Island Resort & Casino – home to the brand new Sweetgrass Golf Club – has announced a series of national touring acts scheduled to headline the Island Showroom.
Fairmont announces first hotel in Eastern Europe
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced it will manage a luxury hotel in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine - the company’s first in Eastern Europe. Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv adds to a growing collection in Europe, joining Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Hamburg; Fairmont St. Andrews, Scotland; Fairmont Monte Carlo and London’s Savoy, reopening next year following an extensive restoration.
Gloucester East Premier Inn wins prestigious award
It’s official, Gloucester East (Barnwood) Premier Inn has been awarded the coveted ‘Extra Mile Award’ at this years Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine’s ‘Hotel Catey Awards’ 2008. The hotel beat off stiff competition from two of the UK’s most notorious 5 star hotels, the Berkeley London and The Four Seasons hotel Hampshire to claim victory for Gloucester.
Romance blooms at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is offering incurable romantics a complimentary bottle of Jo Malone Red Roses Bath Oil for Valentine’s Day and throughout February.
Angsana Riads Morocco offers ‘one night at one euro’
The Angsana Riads Collection Morocco has launched a special online offer to celebrate its first year anniversary in December. Stay a minimum of two nights at one of the Riads between the dates of 1 December 2008 – 10th December 2009 and the first night will be charged at only one Euro per room.
Spa breaks for mums-to-be
The secluded and tranquil Columbia Beach Resort in Pissouri Bay Cyprus has launched a short break aimed at pregnant women. This award-winning hotel (Cyprus’ Leading Spa Resort, World Travel Awards 2008) is renowned for its luxurious facilities and its stunning private location and now offers specialist treatments for mothers-to-be in the Columbia Spa.
Escape the Euro Zone with Mamaison Hotels
Mamaison Hotels (mamaison.com) has unveiled some great prices this winter to help British visitors fight the credit crunch. From the beautiful city of Prague and the historical city of Budapest to the diverse city of Warsaw, Mamaison Hotels show that it pays to escape the Euro Zone this winter.