Back in January 2021 the UK was in the grips of a third national Covid-19 lockdown, along with stay-at-home orders and the controversial introduction of hotel quarantine for travellers arriving from red list countries.
Fast forward to November 2022 and Covid-19 restrictions have long since been removed, but the last two years have taken its toll on London's hotel industry, with several properties being forced to close, others changing hands, and many new projects having been delayed.
Nonetheless, the UK capital remains one of the world's most visited cities, and this round-up includes more than 30 hotels which have opened since April 2021 (when restrictions started to lift).
Adagio London Stratford
The sixth London property under Accor's joint venture with the Pierre and Vacances Center Parcs group opened in April 2021.
The four-star aparthotel is set in the former London Olympics Athletes Village, now called East Village, and home to more than 2,000 apartments, numerous independent food and drink outlets and hotels.
Adagio London Stratford offers 100 two-person studios and 36 flats designed to accommodate up to four people, all with fully equipped kitchens. Other facilities include The Circle co-working, living and cooking space, as well as a gym, onsite shop, and a 'Library of Things, from which guests can borrow items to furnish their apartments.
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Hub by Premier Inn London Soho
This story is from the November 2022 edition of Business Traveller UK.
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The Okura Tokyo
BACKGROUND The Okura Tokyo opened in 1962 and closed in 2015 for a reconstruction by architect Yoshio Taniguchi. The new structures remain faithful to the original design and include a recreation of the former lobby.
La Clef Tour Eiffel, Paris
BACKGROUND This property is part of The Crest Collection by The Ascott Limited, a brand which comprises hotels and residences in heritage buildings. The Crest Collection currently has three properties in Paris and a hotel in Tours.
Icelandair B757-300 economy class LONDON-REYKJAVIK
BACKGROUND Iceland's flag carrier flies from both London Gatwick and London Heathrow to its hub in Reykjavik. This is a review of a flight from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Keflavik international airport, operated by a two-class B757-300 aircraft. Flight FI451 was scheduled to depart at 1310 and arrive in Reykjavik at 1520 local time.
Singapore Airlines A350-900 premium economy SINGAPORE - LONDON
BACKGROUND This service from Singapore to London Heathrow was operated by an A350-900 aircraft, which had 42 seats in business, 24 seats in premium economy and 187 in economy class. SQ13 had a departure time of 1245 and arrival time of 1910.
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