Hotel News & Reviews

HSBC Premier Banking were hosting a series of exclusive events across the UK—just nine in total. At each, only fifty clients would be invited to meet the investment experts managing their money. Intimate, insightful, and, as it turned out, rather indulgent.

Throughout my life, I’ve returned to the industry in various guises. Now, I find myself on the other side of it—almost a spectator looking in. And it’s a great place to be. I get to write about these places without having to do the AFDs or deal with those customers who probably shouldn’t have gone out for dinner that day.

Manchester is a sprawling metropolis, the kind of place that really rewards a bit of planning. But I’ll be honest – I’d already made one very solid decision before we’d even arrived. We were staying at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, and if we didn’t do a single thing else all weekend, I knew I’d already nailed the hotel.

Set within Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in the heart of the Lake District, SOURCE is the kind of restaurant that quietly commands attention. Michelin-starred and multi-award-winning, it has built a reputation for delivering something far beyond the expected—and after experiencing it for myself, it’s easy to see why.

One of Brighton’s most iconic landmarks, The Grand Hotel epitomises timeless elegance for the modern traveller. Perfectly positioned on the seafront by the historic West Pier, the hotel now offers far more than an exceptional address.

Right in the heart of it all stands The White Hart Hotel — a beacon of hospitality that has charmed locals and visitors for generations. Its Georgian façade glows warmly against the grey skies, and there’s an immediate sense that this is a place that takes pride in its welcome.

Hotel Gotham Newcastle has opened its doors, bringing new energy to one of the city’s most iconic buildings. The former fire station has been transformed into a 57-bedroom luxury hotel – stylish, bold and full of personality, with all the signature charm. Phase one introduces Siren, the hotel’s restaurant with…

We arrived at the magnificent Thornbury Castle just after lunch, its grand stone walls rising through the drizzle, and instantly knew the journey had been worth it.

Fingal has all the glamour and style of a superyacht, but with an air of old-world Art Deco luxury ocean liner elegance inspired by the ship’s rich maritime heritage. The ship’s Lighthouse Restaurant has two AA rosettes for culinary excellence.

The Globe Inn is widely considered to be Scotland’s most historic pub, thanks to its association with the legendary Robert Burns. The original punk rock poet was a regular back in the 1790s, indulging in many drunken shenanigans at the bar and often staying overnight.  Fast forward to 2025, and…