Over the summer months, The Lanesborough reopened in London, Newcastle is rolling out the red carpet for Crowne Plaza and Liverpool paid tribute to a footballing legend
The Lanesborough returns to London’s hotel scene
The Lanesborough has re-opened its doors following an 18 month renovation.
Located on Hyde Park Corner, the Grade-II listed regency building closed its doors in December 2013 and has been totally transformed by interior designer Alberto Pinto.
The Oetker Collection Masterpiece Hotel now offers 93 rooms and suites including The Royal Suite, which extends to seven bedrooms. Some 23 private butlers are on 24-hour call to care for the individual needs of every guest, while a fleet of 14 luxury cars including a Rolls Royce Phantom can chauffeur residents around London.
The Lanesborough offers seven private dining and break-out rooms, ranging from the palatial surroundings of The Belgravia, which can accommodate 90 seated or 180 standing, to the intimate Wine Cellar for up to 12 guests.
www.lanesborough.com
IHG adds Crowne Plaza to Newcastle cityscape
A Crowne Plaza will open in Newcastle’s Stephenson Quarter in September, adding 251 bedrooms and events space for up to 400 delegates to the city’s offer.
Crowne Plaza Newcastle will have nine meeting rooms with built in audio visual technology, natural daylight and designated refreshment areas.
Other facilities will include a swimming pool, fitness centre and spa. There will also be a restaurant and a gin bar.
Crowne Plaza Newcastle
Liverpool pays tribute to football boss with Shankley Hotel
Liverpool welcomed the opening of The Shankley Hotel on 16 August, part of the city’s Signature Living venue portfolio.
Some 83 rooms feature double Jacuzzi baths, Xbox games consoles and free Wifi.
The £20million hotel, on Victoria Street is a tribute to former Liverpool Football Club manager Bill Shankley and features previously unseen memorabilia.
The 150 seat Bastion Bar & Restaurant for example, showcases a telegram from Neil Armstrong to Bill Shankley, his This is Your Life red book, plus his original Liverpool Football Club contract. In 2016, The Shankley Hotel will add a conference and events centre called Eden for up to 350 delegates.
www.shanklyhotel.com
Article by
Mike Fletcher