PA Life recently enjoyed a lovely summer visit to Marriott’s newly refurbed hotel, London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, right around the corner from Bond Street. Staying at Marriott’s newly refurbed hotel – that blends classic townhouse heritage with modern five-star luxury – the property offers 237 elegant guest rooms and suites, including some with private […]

PA Life talked to Paul Hollywood, Country Director of Sales, UK & Ireland for Radisson Hotel Group about the priorities for the group and how they support EAs, PAs and other corporate bookers… Paul leads an award-winning sales team, driving growth across Corporate and Meetings and Events segments for hotels in the company’s Club of […]

Recent news suggests that home insurance claims soar in the warmer weather, and despite summer being a time for many to kick back and enjoy the sunshine. However, we are all guilty of seasonal habits that could be putting your home at risk, and if you work from home that’s your office too. There are […]

PA Life Editor talked to Reverend Baxter from St Stephen Walbrook, located in the City of London. The church makes a unique place of celebrations, from lavish dinners to more informal receptions, and welcomes corporate events to immerse in the beauty of the church… Reverend Stephen Baxter has served as Parish Priest at St Stephen […]

PA Life Editor checked into De Vere Latimer Estate, a beautiful country house hotel in Buckinghamshire, at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. There is much to explore and enjoy in the house and the grounds on the estate and beyond. I did my best to sample the best during my 24-hour whistle-stop visit… Latimer […]

Step into summer with some of London’s top terraces,  from rooftop gems with skyline views to riverside escapes and tucked-away courtyards. PA Life shares a round up of the capital’s must-visit terraces for sippin’ in the sun.   East London spots The Sipping Room Altos Tequila Terrace at The Sipping Room by Drake & Morgan invites […]

How does Uber for Business work, and what to expect as an EA and PA booking ground transport for your execs and teams? PA Life asked Andrew Laughlan, Head of Enterprise, Uber for Business UK to enlighten us… Can Uber for Business be booked throughout the UK? Yes, Uber for Business can be used across […]

In PA Life’s Summer 2025 Issue, we feature Andy O’Sullivan, CEO of Olympia Events. We talk about what lies ahead for Olympia, as the historic events venue transforms into an iconic entertainment destination, due to open from this Autumn.   Let’s start with what will be the main purpose of the new Olympia? The new […]

From doodles and ring lights to Post-its and plants, here are six modern office personality types. See what your desk says about you – good to know that a messy desk isn’t a bad thing… Our desks can offer a surprising window into our work personalities, according to organisation design and culture professor, Dr. Paula Thompson. […]

Our Editor paid a visit to the buzzing London neighbourhood at Battersea Power Station to dine at TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar. Tozi means ‘a close-knit group of friends’ in Venetian slang, a great name for this vibrant restaurant serving the most amazing cicchetti – plates of delicious dishes meant for sharing… TOZI is located […]

PA Life visited Foxhills Club & Resort in Chertsey, Surrey. It’s conveniently located just 25 miles from Central London and 15 minutes from Heathrow Airport. Foxhills has won multiple awards as a country club and hotel, and is currently undergoing further improvements with a £3m investment.  Foxhills is renowned for its unrivalled array of leisure […]

PA Life’s Events Manager Clair Seeley had the pleasure of visiting The Relais Henley in Henley-on-Thames. This stunning 4* hotel and culinary retreat is surrounded by Oxfordshire countryside, yet just an hour from central London… What was our experience like? On arrival we were pleasantly greeted by their staff who checked us in and personally […]

The Editor of PA Life enjoyed a stay at Leeds Castle in Kent – ‘the loveliest castle in the world’ – as the former royal residence has been referred to. It was easy to see why as the castle is chocolate box beautiful and surrounded by a gleaming moat within its 500-acre estate of rolling […]

PA Life visited the London Marriott Hotel County Hall, to check out their new balcony rooms. The well-known landmark property lies in the heart of Westminster, where tradition meets sophistication in contemporary British style. Stay at London Marriott Hotel County Hall with their newly refurbished rooms The hotel is conveniently located just a five minute […]

Londoners love brunches, especially on a bank holiday when you can take your time over a delicious spread, great coffee and add a cocktail or two to the mix. We bring you a pick of the best brunches in town and add something out of town too – an oyster festival by the sea… Bottomless […]

PA Life checked into De Vere Tortworth Court, located just north of Bristol, and on the southernmost border of the idyllic Cotswolds, to take in the grandeur of this Victorian mansion house hotel… The drive up to the hotel, following a country lane just off M5 and through the vast grounds set the scene for […]

Our feature writer enjoyed a stunning 5 course tasting menu and wine pairing at one of The Galvin Restaurants, La Chapelle. A gorgeous French dining experience in Spitalfields. In the cultural and bustling scenes of  London. Only a 5 minute walk away from London Liverpool Street, you feel as though you have stepped into a […]

It seems that there are two camps today: a small number of us feel we can speak our truth (sometimes without thinking of the consequences), while many of us are too afraid to express our opinions at work. But what happened to the key markers for workplace success – clear communication, welcoming diverse opinions and […]