What's New: UK — May 2008
(menu)Archives for May 2008
ABode's New Home in Manchester
ABode Manchester (tel: 0161 247 7744) opens on 1 May, the fourth in this growing collection of lifestyle hotels. In a grade II-listed building, conveniently located near Piccadilly station, private dining is amply catered for by Michael Caines and the Fabulous Fifth collection of suites is a great location for a private party.
Cambridge Chosen for UK's First Doubletree
The UK's first Doubletree by Hilton™ (tel: 01223 259988) hotel is now fully open for business (formerly Cambridge Garden House Hotel). Nestled in a pretty, riverside setting by the River Cam, more than 3,600 square feet of indoor conference space is available - and don't forget to pick up one of those famous choc-chip cookies at the check-in desk.
Red Carnation Blooms in Guernsey
Keep an eye on Guernsey: Red Carnation Hotels has just purchased The Old Government House Hotel, in St. Peter Port. The 63-bedroom Hotel is the most historically famous in the Channel Islands, dating back to 1858, and Carnation is undertaking a sympathetic restoration programme, with the hotel remaining open throughout. Click through for more information on the Red Carnation group.
Libeskind Rooms open at IWM North
The architecturally stunning Imperial War Museum North (tel: 0161 836 4000) has just opened its first daytime meeting spaces, the Libeskind Rooms. Take advantage of a special 'early bird' DDR of £40pp (a saving of £9) plus VAT for events being booked and taking place before September 2008.
Delve inside earlier archives for April 2008 or browse through newer archives for June 2008.
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