BWH Hotels, which includes the brands Best Western and WorldHotels, is on a mission. We’ve kicked off a five-year plan to add 8,000 new rooms to our collection. That’s about 100 brand-new hotels popping up all over GB. Soon, that will be 20,000 rooms nationwide to choose from.
As part of our ambitious plans which have focused on premium properties in key Northern cities, we recently announced partnerships with two luxury hotels in Manchester. The new Manchester partners, coming to brand soon, are: Velvet Hotel, Bar and Brasserie and Forty-Seven Hotel with Asha’s restaurant and The Peterman cocktail bar. Both hotels will sit under the WorldHotels Crafted brand.
BHW Hotels are adding more exceptional corporate stays to their GB portfolio
Robert Alley, BWH Hotels GB Brand Director, said: “These are wonderful additions to our portfolio and represent the WorldHotels luxury brand perfectly. “We have been targeting northern powerhouse cities as part of our ambitious growth strategy and Manchester was obviously a key market. It’s a pleasure to be working with such a great hotel group and to offer them the great benefits of working with BWH Hotels.”
WorldHotels Crafted allows innovative, creative and boutique hotels to benefit from the support of a global hotel brand while still maintaining that all-important emotional connection with guests as independently owned hotels.
Velvet Hotel: An Iconic Boutique Experience
As one of Manchester’s first boutique hotels, Velvet Hotel is a city icon, offering 36 uniquely designed rooms featuring chandeliers, murals and a complimentary glass of Kylie Minogue prosecco for guests on arrival.
Located in the heart of the city centre on bustling Canal Street, just three-minutes from Manchester main station, Piccadilly, Velvet is also perfectly located for corporate travel and events.
Forty-Seven Hotel: A Premier Business Retreat
Equally iconic, Forty-Seven’s natural playfulness matches that of the city; with signature hot-touches that mirror the vibrancy of Peter Street. This is teamed with a design that is boldly and sensitively injected alongside the original features of the Grade-II listed property so that a luxe hotel experience is created with mood lighting and L’Occitane toiletries.
A part of the WorldHotels Crafted brand, it also features Asha’s, a Michelin Guide-recognised North-West Indian restaurant and The Peterman cocktail bar. Inspired by Manchester’s safe-cracking history, the cocktail bar offers immersive safes and “robber” cocktails, delivering an unforgettable experience for guests. With private dining for up to 24 and a sophisticated boardroom for meetings, it’s perfect for those VIP bookings.
The WorldHotels brands represent a world where craftsmanship is celebrated, details are thoughtfully considered, and experiences are immersive. Where luxury blends seamlessly with authenticity. Explore more from our exquisite collection of luxury hotels, perfect for your next corporate travel or meeting.
The Royal Garden Hotel: WorldHotels Elite
Overlooking Hyde Park and situated beside the Kensington Gardens, The Royal Garden Hotel is a lavish London City hotel that is close to the High Street Kensington Tube Station and has excellent transport links, offering unparalleled luxury in an elegant setting.
The Royal Garden Hotel, London, is one of the best value five-star hotels that creates sophisticated luxury for its guests. It offers fine dining at its award-winning restaurants, a classic bar, well-appointed business, meeting and function rooms, fitness facilities with trainers and a full-service spa.
The Royal Garden Hotel offers 394 rooms and 17 sumptuous suites with views of Kensington Gardens or the High Street, Flatscreen televisions, Wi-Fi, and triple-glazed windows to ensure a peaceful stay.
Ten Hill Place Hotel, WorldHotels Distinctive
Set your sights on Scotland and discover Ten Hill Place Hotel in Edinburgh. Located in a quiet Georgian Square, this premier City Centre hotel offers a serene escape while being within easy walking distance of all the city’s wonderful tourist attractions, including Princes Street, the historic Old Town, and the main shopping and business districts. Less than a mile from the train station and eight miles from Edinburgh Airport, Ten Hill Place is known for its friendly staff who always go the extra mile to exceed expectations.
Opened in November 2006, featuring 129 smart bedrooms, including four fully equipped accessible rooms, with an elevator from street level to all floors. The mood of quiet sophistication sets it apart from other Edinburgh hotels. Owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, all profits go back into training surgeons worldwide.
Stunning historical and contemporary rooms are available to hire within Surgeons’ Hall for conferences, meetings, and celebrations. Experience the best of Edinburgh right outside your front door.
Contact the team at BWH Hotels for exceptional corporate stays
business.development@bwhhotels.co.uk | 01904 695576 | bestwestern.co.uk/business
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