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Future of Chester's landmark Grosvenor hotel 'secured
Chester's landmark Grosvenor hotel has had its long-term future secured with the appointment of a new operator, the owners said. Current operator Bespoke Hotels announced earlier this year that the five-star establishment would be closing on 30…
Top chef takes a tumble at a luxury hotel in Valais
There has been a change in the head chef position at the Walliserhof in Saas-Fee. Booking/Walliserhof Grand Hotel The head chef at the Walliserhof is branching out. Jakub Baron cites the difficult conditions in the hotel industry as the reason for…
My 3 Favorite Hotel REITs Plus A Las Vegas Wild Card
Host Hotels stands out for its trophy real estate, investment-grade balance sheet, and disciplined capital allocation, but is currently rated HOLD due to full valuation. Ryman Hospitality offers the widest moat with its group-oriented convention…
Major update issued over future of Chester's historic Grosvenor Hotel
A major update over the future of Chester city centre's historic Grosvenor Hotel has been issued today (September 8). The iconic five-star hotel is set to close its doors on September 30. Back in March, Bespoke Hotels - the company operating The…
Huge update confirmed on future of Chester's historic Grosvenor Hotel
A huge update has been confirmed for The Chester Grosvenor Hotel. It was announced in March that the Chester hotel, located in a Grade II listed building beside the city's iconic Eastgate Clock, would close its doors on September 30. Now, Grosvenor…
Prison warder booked hotel for sex romp with female inmate after her release
A 'lonely' prison warder has been fired after organising a drunken hotel sex tryst with a glamorous female inmate after her release from jail. Daniel Hay, 47, slept with convicted arsonist Sophie Stonehewer, 28, after she joked behind bars that she…
With Super Sauna, Hotels Finally Get a Sauna Without the Construction Wait
I've stayed at enough hotels chasing a “wellness experience” to know the disappointment routine by heart. You book a place that advertises a spa, and what you get is a lukewarm hot tub next to a gym nobody uses. Meanwhile the…
Luxury hotel on Isle of Skye changes ownership after 50 years for 'new chapter
A highly decorated hotel on the Isle of Skye has announced it will be changing management after being a family-run business for over five decades. Hailing the change as a 'new chapter', the original owners have promised that the heart of the hotel…
Landmark hotel and restaurant near York on the market for £1.5million
Thai Season Restaurant & Hotel in Wilberfoss has been listed on the market for £1.5 million. The venue has sister restaurants/take aways in York on Bishopthorpe Road and on Shambles Market. Located on the A1079 Hull Road, the business, which…
TikTok Traveler Shows What $430 Gets You at a New York Hotel-Viewers Debate the Price
A TikTok traveler who goes by Ken Abroad (@ken_abroad) and documents the prices of his hotel stays is drawing attention after showing viewers a $430 room in Cooperstown, New York. At the time of publication, the video had more than 12,000 views and…
We desperately need more negative hotel reviews
When you read a restaurant review, you expect it to be critical. The same is true of theatre reviews, which often reward shows with one star. The same can not be said for the travel industry. In that sphere, journalists are far less likely to say…
The seven suburbs where pubs will be allowed to build 12-storey hotels
Hotels up to 12 storeys tall could be built at some pubs in Brisbane, with owners to be given temporary exemptions as part of a plan to boost short-term accommodation ahead of the 2032 Olympics. Under the plan, the tallest hotels of 12 storeys…
Five star Gwynedd hotel has shepherd's huts plan turned down
A five star hotel's bid for eight shepherd's huts in its grounds has been rejected. Cyngor Gwynedd turned down the proposal for the luxury Grade II Palé Hall hotel site at Llanderfel, near Bala. The application argued the proposal would…
Lordos Hotels to review half-year performance later this month
Lordos Hotels (Holdings) Public Ltd announced on Tuesday that its board of directors will convene on September 23, 2026, to review the group's financial report for the first half of 2026. The upcoming session follows a challenging operational…
Well-regarded hotel goes on the market for £2.8m
The Best Western Plus Milford Hotel, on the Great North Road, South Milford, has been put on the market. The hotel, which is close to the A1(M) and approximately 12 miles West of Selby and 15 miles East of Leeds, is being sold as a freehold. The…
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