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The Twenty Two opens in London
The Twenty Two is a new luxury hotel which has just opened on Grosvenor Square in London’s Mayfair.
The Twenty Two is sited in a Grade II-listed Edwardian manor house now converted to house 31 bedrooms and suites plus a mews house, as well as an all-day restaurant and a private members' club.
Hotel guests have access to the private members club with a lounge and outdoor terrace overlooking Grosvenor Square.
The Twenty Two is situated on the corner of North Audley Street and Grosvenor Square.
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Hyatt opens two hotels in London’s Stratford
Hyatt Hotels have just opened two new hotels in Stratford, East London: Hyatt Regency London Stratford and Hyatt House London Stratford.
The Hyatt Regency London Stratford has 225 bedrooms and suites. Hyatt House London Stratford has 127 apartment-style suites with fully equipped kitchens and workspaces designed for an extended stay.
Hyatt Regency London Stratford includes a restaurant and bar plus an open-air terrace.
Hyatt Regency London Stratford features a purpose-built conference suite with three meeting and events rooms located on the third floor of the hotel. The Stratford Suite is the largest at 195 sq-mt with natural daylight and seating up to 90 delegates. It is fitted with dual ceiling-mounted projectors and two 3m drop-down screens. Two smaller spaces that can be used as breakouts.
Both hotels share a fitness centre for guests.
Hyatt Regency London Stratford and Hyatt House London Stratford are located in Chestnut Plaza in the heart of the Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre and within walking distance of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London Stadium. They have good access to the new Queen Elizabeth Crossrail line, due to open mid-2022, which will offer a rail link from Heathrow Airport to Stratford in approximately 45 minutes.
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Unique Venues of London Collection add new venue
Battersea Arts Centre has joined the Unique Venues of London Collection (UVL) with effect from this month.
Battersea Arts Centre is a building rich in history and has long been a home for radical artistic ideas. It is a Grade II-listed building and was formerly the home of Battersea Town Hall.
Meetings-wise Battersea Arts Centre offers a range of spaces including four ground floor and first floors rooms seating between two and 50 delegates.
For larger events the fully restored Grand Hall can double both as a large auditorium and banqueting hall seating up to 600 delegates theatre style, whilst the Council Chamber will seat up to 160 delegates theatre style.
Battersea Arts Centre is fully equipped with the latest AV equipment. Wi-fi is available throughout the building.
Battersea Arts Centre also offers a full in-house catering package.
Battersea Arts Centre is located in Lavender Hill near Clapham Junction station in south-west London.
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Virgin Hotel Edinburgh opens 1st June
Virgin Hotel Edinburgh is set to open 1st June 2022 in the historic India Building in Edinburgh’s Old Town, close to the Royal Mile, in the centre of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Virgin Hotel Edinburgh will have 222 bedrooms and suites all fully equipped with the latest in-room comforts and technology. There will be a variety of restaurants and bars. Virgin Hotel Edinburgh will feature four meeting and events spaces with the largest room seating up to 150 delegates theatre style.
Virgin Hotel Glasgow, its sister hotel, is set to open later this summer.
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New Hilton planned in Plymouth
Hilton Hotels have unveiled plans for a new hotel in Plymouth.
A 150-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth is planned on a site overlooking Plymouth Hoe.
The new hotel will feature a skybar with views of Plymouth Sound.
Development work on the new Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth is not expected to start before the end of 2023.
We will monitor developments.
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New meeting space in central Birmingham
A meeting space ‘with a difference’ will be opening shortly in the centre of Birmingham. It will be called 'Eighteen' and will be housed on the 18th floor of 103 Colmore Row in the heart of Birmingham.
Eighteen will offer tenants of the building access to a lounge with dining and bar facilities, meeting rooms, events space and break out areas plus 3,000 sq ft outdoor terrace overlooking the city.
Eighteen will also be available to hire for private events by non-tenants.
The terrace promises to be one of the most spectacular spaces in the country, with its panoramic views of Birmingham.
Eighteen is a five-minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station and even closer to Birmingham Snow Hill Station.
We will monitor progress on site and advise when it opens for business.