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UK's 10 best hotels for under £100 - and how to bag the cheapest rate
READ MORE: The best hotels in the UK for 2026 revealed - does YOUR favourite make the list? Who wouldn't jump at the chance to enjoy a luxurious hotel stay - with a price tag of less than £100? The good news is you can still get luxury for…
Famous five-star hotel announces closure - boasting 25 years in business
A famous hotel in Dubai hotel has announced it is closing. The five-star Jumeirah Burj Al Arab in the UAE has announced a 'carefully phased' renovation and a temporary 18-month closure. The hotel said the process is aimed at 'upgrading' its 'iconic…
Amazon's latest Fire TV Stick is perfect for hotel TVs
Amazon says the latest Fire TV Stick HD can reliably be powered via TV USB ports, eliminating the need for a wall adapter. Many other small streaming devices draw more power than most TVs can supply. The 1080p dongle costs $35 and will be available…
LA hotel leaders warn Mayor Bass' $30 wage mandate is killing business ahead of World Cup, Olympics
Members of the Los Angeles hotel industry are 'sounding alarm bells' as they struggle over a city-mandated minimum wage hike signed into law by Democratic Mayor Karen Bass. Industry leaders warn the policy could lead to a severe shortage of room…
Why Hotel Hallways Always Look the Same
No matter where you are in the world, if you're staying in any sort of large hotel chain, the hallways are likely to look almost exactly the same. It's easy to picture if you've been to even one: dreary patterned carpet, an endless series of nearly…
London's Luxury Hotel Market Risks Oversupply After New Openings
The Waldorf Astoria at London's Admiralty Arch is set to open in a few months, after a decade of false starts. It's going to add to a long list of high-end hotels in the city, at a time when it's far from certain that demand will keep up. London…
US hotels forced to take drastic action after weak demand for World Cup rooms
Hotels in the US have begun slashing prices for this summer's World Cup due to a lack of demand. Figures suggest room rates have been cut by around a third in cities hosting games for the tournament, including Dallas where England play their…
Hundreds of asylum seekers moved to army barracks as more hotels close
Eleven more asylum hotels have closed as the government continues its programme of relocating individuals to alternative housing. The closures, confirmed on Tuesday evening, include sites that previously drew public protests, such as the Britannia…
Eric Swalwell's hotel charges may be a damning paper trail
Eric Swalwell's frequent hotel stays courtesy of his campaigns may have created a damning paper trail. The California Post has confirmed the disgraced Democratic ex-congressman charged a congressional campaign for a hotel room at the Montrose West…
Former hotel in Erlenbach back on the market - but no one wants the villa
Directly on Lake Zurich, with private access and a lot of history: the former Schönau in Erlenbach is once again up for sale - but despite its luxury and location, no buyer has yet been found. A former hotel villa from the 16th century in…
Hate the final hotel bill sticker shock? Go all-in
No matter how much dough you've got, everyone hates feeling like they've been nickel-and-dimed — the very rich, most of all. Maddeningly, most resorts haven't noticed. A luxury stay should feel smooth as butter. Signing a chit every time you…
Photos: Jenn Colella, Alex Newell and More Celebrate THE FESTIVAL at the CIVILIAN Hotel
Last evening, The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston's historic Hutton Brickyards from August 14–16, 2026, celebrated a cocktail party at the CIVILIAN Hotel with special performances by Tony Award winner Alex…
Two West Yorkshire hotels closed to asylum seekers
Eleven hotels will no longer be used to house asylum seekers, including two in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The two hotels in Calderdale now closed to asylum seekers are The Rock Hotel and the Wool Merchant Hotel, both in the Halifax area, the Home…
Hotel breakfasts are a big rip-off. Here's how I get them for free
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Hotel breakfast brings convenience, but it can also be one of travel's biggest…
Cheshire asylum hotel shuts with immediate effect
A Cheshire asylum hotel has shut with immediate effect. Crewe Arms Hotel, in Crewe, had been housing migrants. But it is now one of 11 hotels to kick out its asylum seekers. The latest round of migrant hotel closures will save taxpayers almost…
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