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Grand Hotel Leicester
Reopened February 2026
The newly revamped Grand Hotel Leicester has reopened as part of The Unlimited Collection from real estate company The Ascott Limited. The Victorian property has been a Leicester landmark since 1898 and is the city’s only surviving hotel from that era. There’s a nod to founder Orson Wright in the hotel’s new O.W restaurant and bar, where diners can enjoy classic-meets-contemporary British fare and afternoon tea. The 104 individually designed bedrooms include two Grand and 19 Premier rooms, and there’s also an events space catering for up to 300 guests. The hotel becomes The Unlimited Collection’ eighth site globally, joining British stablemate Mount Royal Edinburgh.
Coming soon…
House of Gods London
Opening March 2026
Scottish hotel group House of Gods is eyeing London for its third opening, following properties in Edinburgh and Glasgow. House of Gods Canary Wharf promises the brand’s trademark opulent interiors and theatrical hospitality across its 78 bedrooms and suites. The crowning glory is Sacred Garden, Canary Wharf’s first rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking Eden Dock, with capacity for 300 guests and panoramic skyline views. For added luxury, there’s a range of VIP experiences for guests to choose from, such as the ‘Treat Me Like I’m Famous’ package which includes midnight feasts delivered by a butler, breakfast in bed and late checkout.
Arthouse Glasgow
Opening April 2026
British hotel group Oberland, who specialise in revamping heritage buildings, is revitalising Arthouse Glasgow. Oberland’s first property, the former ABode, is a 19th-century townhouse in the city centre and will have 76 bedrooms – 17 more than the previous offer – with the introduction of budget-friendly ‘Pocket’ rooms. Oberland has partnered with Michelin-approved Italian Celentano’s to look after the food and drink offer, including a 60-cover restaurant, bar and lounge space. An Arthouse in Manchester is planned for later in 2026, with further openings across Britain and Europe in the pipeline.
The Zetter Bloomsbury
Opening April 2026
Situated on the doorstep of the British Museum, The Zetter Bloomsbury is transforming six interconnecting Georgian buildings into a 68-bedroom townhouse hotel. Expect characterful interiors from award-winning designer James Thurstan Waterworth as a homage to Bloomsbury’s rich cultural heritage. Bedrooms, ranging from Cosy Rooms to Terrace Suites, feature antique finds, vintage lighting and marble-finished bathrooms. On the ground floor, guests will be able to enjoy coffee and cocktails in The Parlour and dinner in The Orangery, overlooking the garden. There will also be an outdoor barbecue area, with plans for seasonal guest chef residences.
Teffont House, Wiltshire
Opening April 2026
Tucked away in Wiltshire’s Nadder Valley, Teffont House is a 17-bedroom country house and restaurant. Within a 20-minute drive from Salisbury and an hour of Bath, the property will mark the first hotel opening for the Beckford Group, a local operator of country inns. Formerly Howard’s House hotel, Teffont House was built in 1623 and the historic stone building enjoys unspoiled woodland and meadow views. The hotel’s own walled garden will supply the kitchen, where the food is inspired by the Beckford Group’s Michelin-listed Bath restaurant, the Beckford Canteen. As part of the renovation, a new orangery dining room is being built.
Six Senses London
Opening April 2026
The former Whiteleys department store in Bayswater is being given a new lease of life as a luxury hotel. Six Senses London will be the brand’s British debut and promises to preserve plenty of original features, including the Grade II-listed façade and the internal staircase. The 109 bedrooms and suites will be joined by 14 branded and fully furnished luxury residences. The ground floor hosts Whiteley’s Kitchen, Bar and Café, serving seasonal menus crammed with local produce, while downstairs is the brand’s centrepiece spa. Alongside saunas, steam rooms, plunge pools and sensory showers, guests can relax in a 20-metre indoor pool and a Biohack Recovery Lounge.
WildLand Hope, Sutherland
Opening May 2026
On Scotland’s northern coast near Loch Hope, WildLand Hope will offer Highland hospitality at a historic hunting lodge turned intimate hotel and exclusive-use retreat. The Clachan is the heart of the resort: a collection of stone buildings housing treatment rooms, a gym and adventure centre for exploring the 100,000-acre Sutherland estate. Hope Lodge houses seven bedrooms, An Cala is a nearby two-bedroom cabin with its own wood-fired hot tub, while at the northern end of Loch Hope there are two comfortable cottages. Individual rooms can be booked in August, September and October, or the whole property can be reserved for exclusive use.
Tunnel House Inn, Gloucestershire
Opening spring 2026
Tunnel House, part of Cirencester’s Bathurst Estate, returns following a five-year closure. The country inn sits alongside the dormant Thames and Severn Canal, where it was built as a boarding house for the miners who constructed what was once Britain’s longest tunnel. The 18th-century building has been revived from dereliction, with rejuvenated bedrooms and plans for shepherds’ huts in its grounds. New operator Peacefield Pubs also manages the nearby Bell at Sapperton.
One to watch…
Dumbleton Hall, Worcestershire
Opening spring 2026
A country house in the Cotswolds with a storied past, Dumbleton Hall is back this spring following a £25-million transformation. Dating to 1690, the property near Evesham has welcomed visitors including novelist Elizabeth Gaskell, John Betjeman and the Mitford sisters over the centuries. A hotel since 1996, its 34 bedrooms and communal spaces have undergone extensive renovation. There are also plans for treehouse and shepherds’ hut accommodation in its 16 acres of parkland, allowing guests to get even closer to nature.