Archives for October 24, 2013

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Macdonald introduces free Wi-Fi

By Luke Nicholls

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has become the latest brand to jump on the ‘free Wi-Fi’ bandwagon, having struck a £1m deal with The Cloud to implement the technology across its 39 of its 45 hotels in the UK.

Hudson’s House joins VQ at St Giles Hotel

By Luke Nicholls

Hudson’s House, an ‘unselfconsciously hip’ bar and restaurant, has officially opened within the St Giles Hotel in central London after a soft launch period.

Mamounia Lounge doubles up in the capital

By Luke Nicholls

Mamounia Lounge, the Middle Eastern restaurant, cocktail bar and ‘late-night den’ in Knightsbridge, has opened a sister site on Curzon Street in Mayfair.

London hotels back on track, Provinces continue to shine

By Luke Nicholls

Hotels in London ‘bounced back’ in September after two consecutive months of decline, while those in the Provinces continued to shine with positive movements across all key performance indicators.

Qbic: ‘Game-changing’ budget hotel concept hits London

By Luke Nicholls

Qbic, an innovative boutique budget hotel concept that focuses on ‘giving back to the community’, has made its UK debut in the City, with plans to open 10 more properties across the country over the next seven years.