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The Derby London City, London
Opened April 2026
A new addition to the Curio Collection by Hilton, The Derby London City is within a 10-minute walk of key City landmarks like the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Both the hotel’s name and characterful design is a hat-tip to British style (a derby is a type of bowler hat) and the area’s banking heritage. Situated on Great Tower Street, between Monument and Tower Hill tube stations, some of the 234 bedrooms overlook the City skyline and the River Thames, while the all-day restaurant, coffee house and bar provide views of the St Dunstan in the East Church Garden. Guests can enjoy a Signature Guild Tea Ritual, a refined afternoon tea experience, as well as a range of cocktails and other offerings.
Sanctuary Knocker, Durham
Opened April 2026
Durham’s former Court Inn has been transformed into Sanctuary Knocker, a boutique aparthotel with views over the city’s UNESCO World Heritage listed Norman cathedral. Named in recognition of the historic knocker on Durham Cathedral’s northern door, the accommodation comprises four themed suites inspired by destinations around the world. The Eastern-inspired Peking Suite features a luxurious chinoiserie-influenced design, two double bedrooms and a huge round bathtub for relaxing. The Marrakesh Suite is packed with Moroccan themes, while the Andorra Suite takes decor inspiration from the Pyrenees Mountains. Alternatively, enjoy a luxurious mix of London, New York and Dubai in the Pioneer Suite. All have modern kitchenettes, while guests can take advantage of chauffeur services, concierge bookings and bespoke packages for special occasions.
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Ffarm Hall, north Wales
Opening May 2026
Ffarm Hall will put plant-based plates in the spotlight when it reopens under new ownership, becoming Wales’ first fully vegan hotel. The venue is the brainchild of Andy and Louise Macbeth, the couple behind Malham’s Beck Hall, England’s first 100% plant-based hotel. Situated near the market town of Abergele on Wales’ northern coast, the 14-bedroom manor house will welcome guests on all stages of their vegan journey. The on-site restaurant, The Kitchen, puts an inventive spin on classic British dishes: think tomato fillet steak and sticky toffee pumpkin pudding. Plus, the hotel’s toiletries, uniforms and laundry suppliers will only use vegan products.
The Jack O’Newbury, Berkshire
Opening May 2026
A pair of Fat Duck – Heston Blumenthal’s three Michelin-starred Bray restaurant – alumni have teamed up to reopen a former village inn as a pub with rooms. Chef Dom Chapman and restaurateur Nigel Sutcliffe have revitalised Binfield’s The Jack O’Newbury, to be known as The Jack, creating an 80-cover dining room and terrace, alongside 11 bedrooms, designed by Bath’s Alfred House. The Jack will be open seven days a week for breakfast through to dinner, dishing up hearty fare using ingredients from its purpose-built kitchen garden and the surrounding Berkshire countryside.
The Kithmore, St Andrews, Fife
Opening June 2026
St Andrews’ former Ardgowan Hotel is now part of the growing Marram Collection and is set to reopen as The Kithmore in June following a £7.5 million revamp. The hotel’s new name pays homage to the Scots word ‘Kith’, which means friendship and familiarity. Spanning three Georgian townhouses, the refurbished and extended property will offer 44 bedrooms at four price points: cosy, comfort, deluxe and suites. Plus, there’s a 60-cover bar and restaurant serving Scottish cuisine, from à la carte breakfasts to dinners after a day of golf. After all, the first tee of the town’s world-famous Old Course is just a putt away.
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Wildhive Eshott Hall, Northumberland
Opening July 2026
The Wildhive Collection is expanding into Northumberland for its second venture, Eshott Hall, which joins the Peak District’s Callow Hall in its portfolio. This Georgian country house hideaway in the rolling north-east of England countryside is set within 37 acres of gardens and woodland, with Woodmans Cabins providing a further means for guests to be immersed in nature. There are 14 bedrooms in the main house and stables, which have been a characterful makeover by designer Matt Hulme. The Garden Room restaurant benefits from Northumberland’s larder, with the freshest seafood and local moorland-grazed meat on the menu alongside produce from the hotel’s walled garden. For relaxation, the Coach House offers sanctuary, with treatment rooms, a Technogym and sauna cabins.