
Reading Time: 3 minutesMatt Williams, director of hotels at Dominus Hospitality, examines what makes a successful hotel in London’s competitive market.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: NoMad London, the flagship hotel for the lifestyle brand, has appointed John Sutherland as general manager.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Luxury boutique hotel Chateau Denmark, located in London’s West End, has permanently closed its doors as of 4th August 2026.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers, has announced the shortlist for the Independent Hotel Show Awards 2026, in partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The luxury boutique hotel The Shepherd Mayfair is due to open on 1 September 2026, located in the West End of London.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel has finished a multi-year refurbishment project to its London property in Westminster with the addition of redesigned public areas, upgraded event facilities, and an enlarged private members’ club.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Pro Auction Limited will lead a three-day auction of luxury furnishings from The Savoy hotel, as part of the property’s ongoing £45 million refurbishment programme.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The 82 MSK Hotel in London’s Marylebone neighbourhood has been brought to market by real estate advisor Savills, with a guide price of £12.5 million.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Manex Properties, the joint venture between AMANO Group and Excellion Capital, has secured planning permission to transform Waterman House, 41 Kingsway, into a 73-key boutique AMANO hotel.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Privately-owned investor, developer, and asset manager Firethorn has instructed JLL to bring to market One Bessborough Gardens, a freehold building in SW1.