The English capital has seen a slew of new hotels in the past few years. We published a round-up of such properties in November 2022, but the end of last year also saw some great new additions which we have listed here alongside properties slated to be unveiled in coming months.
RECENT OPENINGS
ART'OTEL LONDON BATTERSEA POWER STATION
It's been a long wait, but PPHE Hotel Group has finally debuted its Art'otel brand in London. Business Traveller first reported on the 164-room property back in 2015 when it was scheduled to open in 2019, but the long-awaited hotel was finally unveiled in December 2022.
The property features interiors by Spanish artist and designer Jaime Hayon, who has drawn inspiration from both the building's history and “its future at the centre of a new cultural district and neighbourhood”.
Facilities include an all-day restaurant with its own art gallery, as well as a heated rooftop swimming pool and bar.
THE HOXTON, SHEPHERD'S BUSH
The Hoxton opened its fourth hotel in the capital in December 2022, located in west London. The 237room hotel is situated on the north end of Shepherd's Bush Green, close to shopping centre Westfield and music venue Shepherd's Bush Empire.
The hotel has an open-plan lobby with vintage seating, a central wraparound bar and Thai-Americana all-day restaurant Chet's, a terrace and a standalone retail shop. See our Tried and Tested review on page 67. thehoxton.com
THE WESLEY CAMDEN
TOWN Hospitality group The Wesley opened its second London property in December 2022, with the unveiling of a 38-room hotel in the Camden Methodist Church building.
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Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore
BACKGROUND This biophilic property opened in June 2023 and is the second Pan Pacific hotel in the city, the other being the Pan Pacific Singapore. The hotel is a member of the Green Collection within the GHA Discovery loyalty programme. It is BCA Green Mark Platinum-certified for its sustainability credentials.
The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam
BACKGROUND The Hoxton brand debuted in London's Shoreditch in 2006 and is part of Ennismore, in which Accor holds a majority stake. The brand has 16 properties across Europe and North America, including two in Amsterdam - the first opened in 2015 in the city centre, followed by this property in the Eastern Docklands in August 2023.
Ruby Zoe, London
BACKGROUND Germany's Ruby Hotels launched in 2013, and operates 17 properties in locations including Amsterdam, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Zurich.
London Hilton on Park Lane
BACKGROUND The London Hilton on Park Lane opened in 1963 - the first Hilton property in the UK. To celebrate its 60th anniversary last year, the hotel embarked on an extensive multi-million pound refurbishment led by the GA Group.
Philippine Airlines A321 business class SINGAPORE-MANILA
BACKGROUND Philippine Airlines operates flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport, using A321ceo aircraft, which stands for 'current engine option, indicating an older aircraft than the A321neo. My flight (PR502) was a morning departure at 1035, arriving 1425 local time in Manila.
Lima
Peru's coastal capital boasts colourful public parks, striking street art and generous plates of ceviche
The inside scoop
We chat to the president of luxury hotel and restaurant association Relais & Châteaux, which marks its 70th anniversary this month
Why business isn't better
Our 'columnist' this month explains why they believe economy class reigns supreme over business class
Here be dragons
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Provincial Provence
As Terre Blanche marks its 20th anniversary, we experience the resort's golfing and spa facilities as well as Michelin-starred food and blush rosé