Chilston Park Hotel is a country house ideal for corporate events, which comes into its own at Christmas. Amelia Walker gets into the seasonal spirit, courtesy of the venue’s festive showcase If you’re looking for countryside opulence, let me steer you in the direction of Chilston Park Hotel. Set back from tree-lined lanes, the manor […]

The city of Leeds has such a distinctive atmosphere. It simultaneously exudes Yorkshire’s old-world charm while offering a plethora of cool bars, superb restaurants and all the shopping one could wish from a city. The Met Hotel by PH Hotels pulls this multi-faceted feature of its surroundings into one venue. Named Best Business Hotel in […]

The Ritz Restaurant has announced it has been awarded a Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2017. John Williams MBE, Executive Chef said: “It is the greatest honour to have been awarded a Michelin star. This star is testament to the entire team’s dedication to delivering excellence to every guest dining […]

Céleste at The Lanesborough announces its first Michelin star, one year on from the hotel’s extensive renovation. Hailing a new culinary era for the hotel, Céleste combines French savoir-faire, using only the best of British ingredients. The menu takes inspiration from London as a global capital for cuisine. Led by Chef Patron Eric Frechon – […]

By the end of his first month as general manager of the four-star Sofitel London Gatwick Hotel, Globy Ouseph will have drunk 254 cups of coffee. The moment he took up the top post, he made it his priority to meet and chat with every member of staff individually. So he invited each and every […]

Steeped in history and boasting luxurious surroundings, Stanbrook Abbey – located on the outskirts of the Cotswolds in Worcester – has been named Best Conference Venue at the Visit Worcestershire Awards. The 16th-century property, once home to Benedictine nuns, has a unique history unlike anything found in text books, and the venue’s contemporary style features […]

The iconic Royal York Hotel, located adjacent to York mainline rail station, has teamed up with Virgin Trains East Coast to launch a new premium package for meeting and conference delegates. The ‘All You Can Meet’ package offers a seamless one-stop booking service for meetings at the newly refurbished Royal York Hotel, combined with delegate […]

Don’t forget to make the most of double Showtime Rewards this month, with double cinema tickets and double value gift cards for all new events this September taking place at PH Hotels and their associated hotel groups – De Vere Venues and Four Pillars Hotels – giving you access to more than 40 great UK […]

The re-imagined Grade II-listed Palé Hall is now officially open as one of the finest country house hotels in Wales and the UK, and the first member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Wales. New owners Alan and Angela Harper have lovingly restored the historic house to its former glory, creating a peaceful […]

Gone are the days when all guests wanted from their hotel was tea and coffee-making facilities. With 60% of guests stating preferences for emerging technologies during their stay, the hotel industry is finding innovative ways to impress. With downloads of its global accommodation finder app on the increase, HotelsCombined takes a look at the ways […]

Plum + Spilt Milk, one of London’s finest destination restaurants, is set to launch an all new Saturday brunch menu on Saturday, 3 September. The exceptional new menu created by Chef Director Mark Sargeant is a celebration of modern British cuisine with high-quality, seasonal produce, for which the destination restaurant is renowned. The Saturday brunch […]

As I walk into the Belfry Hotel and Resort, it is a hive of activity. Couples wander around in fluffy robes and there are polo-wearing golfers milling around, kitted out in the latest gear. The doorman informs me that 300 golfers are here and 100 of those are corporates staying overnight. I drop my bags […]

Skyline has become the first serviced apartment provider to fully meet the needs of disabled guests by implementing suggestions provided by Limitless Travel, the most innovative provider of accessibility solutions in the hospitality industry. Limitless is in the process of revolutionising the concept of disability by correcting the misapprehension that ‘disabled access’ is a synonym […]

After long travels or a pit-stop business meeting, experience the comfort of a luxury bed at Sofitel London Gatwick. Amelia Walker checks in. If you or your boss travels regularly, the last thing you need to deal with on top of organising everything else is a long haul to and from your hotel. Well then, […]

You’re invited to tour The Elvetham hotel in Hampshire on Thursday, 29 September from 6pm-9pm. The Elvetham is an independent conference, training, meeting and events venue with 72 bedrooms. Set in 35 acres of focused grounds, it is the perfect location for private dining, senior leadership team meetings and team-building events. Join the PA Life team […]

L’Amandier’s owners have spent 12 years creating this dazzling retreat to celebrate Moroccan craftsmanship, cuisine and culture – and it shows. If you’re seeking a new haunt for both work and play, this is one for your little black book. Amelia Walker checks in. Marrakech is abuzz. Not just because of it currently being peak […]

Soak up the rewards this summer with double cinema tickets and double value gift cards for all new events this August and September taking place at PH Hotels and their associated hotel groups – De Vere Venues and Four Pillars Hotels – giving you access to more than 40 great UK locations from London to […]

Having recently completed a multi-million-pound refurbishment that has seen all elements of the property transformed, The Royal York Hotel is the leading luxury conference and event venue in York. Located in the heart of the beautiful historic city of York adjacent to York Train Station, the hotel is easily accessible from both ends of the […]