Hotels

The company is responsible for housing asylum seekers on behalf of the Home Office. Cllr Leyland said: “Serco certainly have contracts that take us beyond the ...

He said it was “still early days because we’re still pulling together all the information we’ve had from the Secretary of State’s response – it takes a little bit of time.” The council has previously written to the Home Office, suggesting it could pursue a judicial review against the continued use. Officers at East Lindsey District Council are building a case for potential action against hotels which have been used as hostels for asylum seekers. However, he said: “They’ve been there 18 months already so it’s not something we’re not use used to, but there will be additional pressures coming on.” The company is responsible for housing asylum seekers on behalf of the Home Office. East Lindsey District Council leader Councillor Craig Leyland said that Serco had extended contracts through the tourist season and beyond.

A well-known Coventry hotelier has poured scorn on the government's 'special treatment' of hotels housing asylum seekers. Rick Cressman, who runs Nailcote ...

A Government spokesperson said: "Hotels that have an agreement with the Home Office to provide accommodation to asylum seekers do not have any special VAT status and normal rules apply. One lot is expected to generate 20 per cent VAT for the Government and the others are generating four per cent. We are working hard with local authorities to find appropriate longer-term accommodation." And he blasted the fact they were subject to reduced rates of tax, [BirminghamLive reports](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/boss-who-set-fire-tax-26352222). It's not an attractive proposition in my book." "That seems really quite counter-productive in my opinion. Rick Cressman, who runs Nailcote Hall on the outskirts of Coventry, has criticised what he brands an "unfair" system. According to HMRC, accommodation providers pay less VAT when a guest stays for over 28 consecutive days. Mr Cressman says asylum hotels have been "gifted" 100 per cent occupancy at good rates while also paying less VAT. "Business itself has been really quite solid. But we don't want to damage the solidity of our turnover by trying to pass on price rises to a level that damages demand. I think it is a very unfair state of play.

Nordic Hotels & Resorts has repurposed old, iconic buildings, turning them into luxury hotels in Norway, Denmark, and Finland that fuse old-world charm with ...

[Hotel Haven:](https://www.hotelhaven.fi/en/) Nestled in the heart of Old Helsinki's Market Square, Hotel Haven is a stylish blend of modern refinement and rich history. [Hotel Lilla Roberts:](https://www.lillaroberts.com/en/) Hotel Lilla Roberts is an elegant and chic hotel that draws inspiration from the Art Deco style of the 1930s. [Klaus K Hotel: ](https://www.klauskhotel.com/en/)In the heart of Helsinki, Klaus K Hotel seamlessly blends Finnish heritage with modern comfort and style. These hotels offer visitors an opportunity to experience the rich Scandinavian and Nordic culture by combining old-world charm with modern amenities. The grandeur of the 1912 Neo-Baroque architecture is entwined throughout the building, with rooms featuring high ceilings, herringbone floors, restored original windows, gold accents, and muted color palettes that pay homage to paintings by 19th-century Danish master Vilhelm Hammershøi. These hotels, which are also a part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, offer visitors an opportunity to experience the rich Scandinavian and Nordic culture by combining old-world charm with modern amenities.

The app is handy for booking luxurious ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) for your next visit to Japan.

If you’re a frequent Japan traveller, HoteLux is a great app to have because it allows you to book luxury Japanese ryokans – traditional Japanese inns that typically feature tatami-matted rooms and communal baths that provide an immersive experience into Japan’s age-old customs and hospitality. [Travelling to Hong Kong? HoteLux initially launched in Singapore in 2021 and has since expanded to Japan and Thailand, and now in our city.

Hotels relying on business travel and conferences are encountering refinancing challenges, partly because of falling property values as occupancy rates stay ...

Business-focused hotels that survived the pandemic shutdowns are now facing other challenges, like difficulty accessing credit.

[Andrew Harrison](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-harrison-00b1918a) said during the company’s Jan. [PYMNTS Data: Why Consumers Are Trying Digital Wallets](https://www.pymnts.com/study/new-payment-options-digital-wallets-consumer-finance/) These issues have also made it more difficult to sell hotel properties, according to the report. Now, unlike during the pandemic, the hotel owners are not getting relief money from the government that allows them to negotiate better terms on loans. Typically, hotel owners must refinance debt every three years — much more often than offices or retail centers that do so only every 20 years, the report said. Lenders are asking hotel owners to put up more capital because they are concerned that the changing habits of businesses are leading to lower occupancy rates, which in turn are causing declining property values, according to the report.

A council leader has said the use of hotels to house asylum seekers will carry on beyond the end of this year. East Lindsey District Council leader ...

However, Councillor Leyland said the government had said the powers ELDC already had could be used to tackle the issue. The council believes the government has unlawfully changed the use of the hotels against planning policy and has not applied or obtained the right permissions for the uses. A council leader has said the use of hotels to house asylum seekers will carry on beyond the end of this year.

East Lindsey District Council leader Councillor Craig Leyland said that Serco had extended contracts through the tourist season and beyond. The company is ...

The council believes the government has unlawfully changed the use of the hotels against planning policy and has not applied or obtained the right permissions for the uses. He said the impact of the continued use would be “hard to judge” and there had been anecdotal evidence to the council of bookings being cancelled. A council leader has said the use of hotels to house asylum seekers will carry on through the end of this year.

The emerging IHG Hotels & Resorts' brand voco hotels reaches milestone of 100 properties signed and opened in just five years.

The hotel will be one of voco’s flagship properties, with particular attention being paid to the use of sustainable materials. Guest rooms will have spectacular views of the coastline or cityscape, there will be a luxurious spa with a rooftop infinity pool and a choice of bars and restaurants including the rooftop Lobby Lounge - ideal for a sun downer. With 46 open hotels and 55* hotels in the pipeline, voco continues to be a key driver of IHG’s overall growth in the conversion space. “voco is popular with hotel owners around the world as they can get fast access to our enterprise platform and benefit from the brand’s high levels of guest satisfaction globally. The hotel lobby and restaurant décor will be modern and contemporary whilst including historical elements from the original Kyomachi building and some of the bedrooms will have Tatami mats. The hotels have 100 percent recycled pillow and duvet fillings and refillable, plant-based bathroom amenities.

The CEO of Valor Hospitality, Euan MacGlashan, speaks candidly about his career progression and bursts any illusions you might harbour about the glamour present ...

“I see so many businesses or other hotels treat their staff really insincerely,” he noted, “and by doing that you take a colossal risk that they’ll do the same thing to the guests or to you.” I am a very hands-on CEO, which I think is important for the culture of the company,” he says. As such, one thing he wishes he could do more of is spend more time in the hotels with his team. As he recounted, he has to come up with the ways in which Valor will grow and how, as well as how long such endeavours will take – will it be three or five years? “It’s one of the few businesses that never sleeps; you’re dealing in human emotion and serving guests,” he says. He continued to work in luxury hotels, more specifically within F&B, during his time in South Africa from the age of 23.

Hotels relying on business travel and conferences are encountering refinancing challenges, partly because of falling property values as occupancy rates stay ...

From city trips to Porto and Lisbon to family vacations in the Algarve, these are the best hotels in Portugal for your stay.

The One Palácio da Anunciada has the best hotel pool in the capital, in our opinion, and we’ve done our due diligence (we’ve even got pruney pool fingers to prove it). [ Portugal](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/portugal?CMP=ILC-refresh) is fabulous. Everyone either surfs, cycles, does yoga or golfs – at The Oitavos, you can do all of the above, while staying in hyper-modern digs. Porto’s not the biggest of cities, but it is hilly and cut in two by the River Douro – so the location of Infante Sagres, right in the walkable cultural district, is priceless. Owned by a family in the Port trade since 1838, The Yeatman takes its food and drink so seriously, the outdoor swimming pool has been built in the shape of a decanter. Pine Cliffs is the place: a gorgeous, white-and terracotta clutch of seaside spaces – fish restaurant, beach café, champagne bar, spa, endless pools, tennis courts – that mean you never need to leave. You’re a meander from the beach, or a short cycle, which is within the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, so you can expect deserted sand spits, pristine lakes, and incredible bird life, rather than the Algarve high rises you might have been expecting. On the left-hand lounger you might clock Ben Fogle and his brood, on the right a BBC broadcaster with baby – that’s the clientele at this family-focused hotel on the wilder, windier end of the Algarve. [The Oitavos](https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/the-oitavos.en-gb.html?aid=2253923&label=b2288803) [Porto](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/portugal/porto-travel-guide-restaurants-things-to-do-b2223275.html), too, wins unexpected ‘wows’ from visitors amazed by the city’s riverfront dining, design boutiques, and old-meets-new architecture. [Martinhal](https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/martinhal-resort.en-gb.html?aid=2253923&label=b2288803) Whether you’re in search of family-friendly digs, great views, foodie havens, stylish spas or relaxing beach breaks, we’ve rounded up our pick of the best hotels in Portugal.

From the World of Beatrix Potter to Scafell Pike, there really is something for everyone in Cumbria and these are the best boutique hotels in the Lake ...

Built in 1790, in its heyday it welcomed the likes of William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter for glamorous social occasions (the former recited his famous “Daffodils” in the drawing room). The hotel’s refreshingly dog-friendly too (although it will set you back £25 per furry friend) and the grounds are ideal for long, head-clearing walks. With views stretching across to Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw and the spellbinding Lakeland Fells, Armathwaite – which has stood on its site in one form or another since the 11th century – has all the trappings of a historic country house. From fairy-tale gardens to lakeside living, [spa escapes](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/best-spa-hotels-uk-a9676321.html) to houses where old meets new, there really is something for everyone. You’ll see it from the infinity pool at the Swim Club spa too, which is entirely encased in glass (there’s also a hot tub on the terrace for steamy evenings under the stars). More of a townhouse than a county pile, you’ll find artwork by Matisse, Picasso and Chagalle on the walls, and décor is a sophisticated mix of dove grey, soft silver and powder blue textiles. Adventurers are also catered for, though, and may be tempted to tackle the highest point in [England](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/england), Scafell Pike, or take a ferry across Lake Windermere. The restaurant serves up Michelin-starred fare (there’s also an expansive kitchen garden, charcuterie and the chef has a predilection for on-site pickling) and the surrounding grounds are speckled with roe deer and rare red squirrels. Through the windows, you’ll spot alpacas grazing in the gardens and, at the centre of the house, you’ll find the Source restaurant, which serves up seasonal produce. Harried city-dwellers will find the perfect spot to relax in The Forest Side, a beautifully renovated Neo-Gothic pile (now a restaurant with rooms) that dates back to 1853. The Joules suite is particularly pretty, with a comfy four-poster and homey design touches from the unmistakably British brand. Bursting with bucolic mountain tarns and rugged windswept fells, this picture-perfect landscape – bordered by the Pennines and the Irish sea – has provided inspiration for Romantic poets and children’s authors alike.

Dunes Hotel is a detached property arranged over ground and first floor. The property was fully refurbished in 2018 and comprises 40 individual bedrooms, two ...

Barrow-in-Furness train station is located just a five minute walk from the hotel. It was refurbished in 2018 and comprises 13 en-suite bedrooms, bar and restaurant, private dining facilities, meeting and event space and a car park nearby available on separate negotiation. It also has treatment rooms which are used to offer a range of massage treatments in partnership with The Little Calm Company.

Visiting Brighton? These are the best boutique hotels in Brighton and Hove for a unique seaside stay – from hotels near The Lanes to luxury rooms with sea ...

Hotel Una is one of the city’s most glamorous abodes, and the owner and her architect husband have invested time and talent into making all rooms seriously stylish. You can even hang out with hipster locals in the bar (some great health-kick cocktails here) before dinner. [England](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/england)’s trendiest seaside town. A tranquil oasis close to the beach is The Claremont, which (unusual in this city) features an enormous walled garden. This boutique bolthole is perfectly placed for Kemp Town’s alternative night vibe, being within walking distance of live music venues, burlesque bars and characterful pubs. Hence visitors flock here from all over [the UK](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk) and even farther afield. Nice perks include complimentary coffee and cake on arrival and retro sweets in the bedrooms. There are only six bedrooms, but all are decently sized and equipped with Bluetooth docking/charging stations, retro fridges, snacks and tea and coffee-making facilities. Snooze offers eight individually styled bedrooms, including two attic suites, all with BeeKind eco-friendly products, tea trays and Snooze-branded sticks of Brighton rock. We recommend the vibrant Pommery Room or the opulent Art Deco-styled Legacia Room, but each of the 12 updated and themed bedrooms across this attractive Georgian townhouse are the stuff of fantasy. What’s more, as Brighton’s first-ever boutique hotel with years of experience, Blanch House really delivers with the glamour. Again, you’re spoilt for choice, with Brighton and Hove offering everything from boho establishments in the city centre and

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The Hotels Network (THN), a full-stack growth platform for hotels and DerbySoft, a leading marketing, distribution and connectivity solutions provider in ...

The company's recent innovation, BenchDirect, is the first benchmarking product for the direct channel, providing hotels with never-before-seen competitive data. The Hotels Network is an innovative technology company working with over 16,000 hotels around the globe. A recent metasearch study conducted by THN and DerbySoft with a mutual client hotel aimed to analyze the impact of personalizing the user experience on website conversion rates. To get the most from your budget; strategies, campaigns and decisions need to be smarter and more accurate. We’ve been helping the hotel sector for many years to use data and digital to build successful businesses. "By partnering with DerbySoft, we are able to leverage our combined expertise to provide clients with a uniquely comprehensive solution that will make a real difference to their direct channel growth."

Family-friendly hotels in Europe 2023: These resorts feature everything from huge toys and swimming pools to free daycare.

You can also opt out of group meals and select chef-made dishes from the freezer and watch a DVD in the comfort of your apartment. The 274 rooms designed by Harrods Interiors are luxurious and contemporary, with white and aqua hues nodding to the Mediterranean setting, and their spectacular views of the sea or mountains. Every morning, children board a tractor trailer to visit the farm to feed the animals. Run by parents for parents, Country Kids is a joyous, relaxed retreat for families in a converted dairy farm in hilly South of France countryside. Complimentary for three to 12 year-olds, it’s open from 10am-6pm and has a busy programme of daily activities. Parklane is ideal for sporty youngsters, who will be thrilled by the world-class Football Academy, where ex-Premier League stars such as Rio Ferdinand and Bobby Zamora share tips and techniques with five to 15-year-olds. There are plenty of details here to make things relaxing for the whole family. [Europe](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe) is an ideal family holiday destination, with the journey to places like [ Greece](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/greece/greece-country-guide-travel-holiday-b2103555.html), [Italy](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/italy/italy-country-guide-travel-holiday-b2103481.html), Cyprus and [Spain ](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/spain/spain-country-guide-travel-holiday-b2102562.html)not being too lengthy for little ones or adults. Restaurants and many rooms have sublime views of the sea and neighbouring islands. Parents of under-threes will rejoice at the complimentary nursery with bottle service, highchairs, pushchairs, sterilisers, and freshly-made vegetable soups and purees, pasta, yoghurts and fruit, milk and juices available to feed little ones 24 hours a day. The lively Ericaland miniclub (free for four to nine-year-olds) is bursting with enthusiastic, multilingual staff and caters for two-year-olds to teenagers in small age groups, with ever-changing activities including a "Robinson Crusoe" adventure sleepover for the eldest and pizza-making in the wood-fired stove for all. The four-star Le Dune, comprising five hotels and 10 restaurants, has the most on offer for children, including a large playground, trampoline, helter-skelter, aviaries where children collect eggs and a vast 8km stretch of Blue Flag beach.

Cheap hotels in Copenhagen 2023 for a weekend away that won't break the bank. From boutique hotels, to hostels and dorms, we've got you covered.

The hotel serves complimentary hot drinks and pastries in the afternoons. There’s no restaurant here, but the lounge, which stays open until 10pm every day, offers a selection of drinks and snacks. This means materials used in rooms are sustainable – think bamboo and organic cotton. Although an appealing [travel ](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/sustainable-travel/positive-travel-sustainable-holidays-sleeper-trains-b2260307.html) [destination,](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/best-paddle-board-holidays-uk-hotels-b421035.html) Copenhagen is also notoriously expensive. Steel, glass and light are the dominant elements here – which fit the location, connected to Copenhagen Harbour by a bridge. Once the home of the Danish Union of Metalworkers, the revamped building is now one of the finest hostels in the city. This family run hostel features bright colours and a friendly crowd. [restaurants ](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/england-best-foodie-hotels-uk-restaurants-b2156843.html)and more. Facilities are basic, but all have a private bathroom, there’s free wifi throughout the hotel and guests can make use of the many common areas. Whichever you pick, all 498 minimalist rooms come with a TV, desk, AC and free wifi. Alongside its 89 four-star rooms, the boutique Hotel Danmark has two bunk-bed rooms, each sleeping six. Which is why, we’ve done our research to make your travel money go further.

IHG's conversion brand, voco Hotels, has seen rapid expansion since its launch in 2018, with properties in 18 countries and 46 hotels currently open.

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Blanch House is Brighton's first-ever boutique hotel and offers 12 updated and themed bedrooms across an attractive Georgian townhouse. The rooms are richly ...

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Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, is an ideal tourist destination with numerous art galleries, restaurants, castles, and palaces.

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THN's innovative technology uses machine learning techniques to predict user behavior and effortlessly personalize campaigns for each and every user. Combined ...

“By partnering with DerbySoft, we are able to leverage our combined expertise to provide clients with a uniquely comprehensive solution that will make a real difference to their direct channel growth.” A recent metasearch study conducted by THN and DerbySoft with a mutual client hotel aimed to analyze the impact of personalizing the user experience on website conversion rates. Combined with DerbySoft’s quality traffic acquisition, client hotels will see an instant boost to their direct bookings as well as their loyalty program performance.