Just prior to lockdown PA Life was lucky enough to visit the Oatlands Park Hotel for a venue scout and overnight stay – and we think this jewel in the Surrey countryside offers corporate bookers something a little different… One of the most important things to consider when choosing a venue for your event, conference […]

Located just north of London in St Albans, Sopwell House has been the subject of a £14m investment programme. And it shows. This exclusive, but warm and friendly, hotel and spa offers great facilities for business users and leisure guests – with a visit to the impressive Cottonmill Spa a must. PA Life checked in […]

James Borg revisits the recently refurbished 150-year-old landmark hotel in Oxford, ‘the city of dreaming spires’, that has spawned some of the greatest names in literature, such as Lewis Carroll, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis and Philip Pullman… The ancient town centre of Oxford has lost none of its historic feel, despite being wrapped around by […]

Just one hour from London, University Arms, Cambridge is a city-centre landmark hotel that is ideal for both business travellers and weekend explorers, as Hamish Kilburn discovers when checking in for the night… Life is about the journey and not necessarily just the destination. At University Arms, Cambridge, however, life inside the hotel is about […]

Nestled in the Surrey countryside, on the fringes of London, Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa, offers an unforgettable setting for business meetings and corporate days of all sizes. Hamish Kilburn checks in to the 19th Century venue to find out more… London is overrated, is the audacious conclusion I have made following a recent trip […]

Steeped in rich history, The Grand, Brighton is like no other hotel thanks to its fascinating past. Jade Burke checks into the independent hotel for the night to find out how it looks after its guests and why it has remained an iconic landmark on the south coast… Facing the seafront, The Grand is a […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Rules for buying a Christmas present for your boss It’s the season for giving, and although according to business etiquette it’s not required for employees to buy their boss a […]

Inside Manchester’s Grade II listed Refuge Assurance Company building is The Principal Hotel, where it has become a hive for private dining and business meetings. Jade Burke heads to the landmark hotel to check out what facilities it has to offer in the North. What once was the head office for the Refuge Assurance Company […]

With Silverstone just minutes away from the hotel’s doorstep and a luxurious spa on-site, Whittlebury has it all in terms of relaxation and team-building. Jade Burke travels to Northamptonshire to experience all it has to offer. If you’re more of a thrill-seeking or prefer to kick back and relax, Whittlebury Hall really can offer you […]

Editor of sister site Hotel Designs, Hamish Kilburn checks in to find out whether Scotland’s Gleneagles Hotel really can cater to the demands of modern PAs. Gleneagles has long been known as a destination for world-renowned golfing, awe-inspiring spa retreat getaways and unmatched weddings. Its roaring twenties heritage runs through the very fabrics of the […]

Steeped in history, Devon’s Huntsham Court oozes with period character to ensure a memorable weekend away. Jade Burke heads to the country retreat to enjoy this giant home from home. Getting the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of London and spend a weekend in the Devon countryside is quite possibly everyone’s dream break. […]

Heading to the countryside just outside of Edinburgh, Toby Cruse is given the royal treatment as he walks in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots and Oliver Cromwell Borthwick Castle has a very commanding presence among the rolling landscape. Built 600 years ago, the Castle has seen its fair share of history and wears […]

Jade Burke heads to Olympia London, for a two-night stay at SITU’s Monarch House Having never stayed in a serviced apartment before, I didn’t know what to expect as I checked in with the concierge at Monarch House in London Olympia. Already my experience with Situ, the service apartment booking service, has been excellent. The […]