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Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in the United Kingdom, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Run Stations at Crowne Plaza London

Crowne Plaza in fitness makeover for business travellers

The business travel market is a fiercely competitive sector in hospitality and to succeed, a hotel needs to be in really great shape to meet the demands of business guests. It is one thing to call yourself a “business hotel” but the reality is many just fail to live up to the billing.

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Stellar Line Up for Hogmanay Street Party

Organisers of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay announce a uniquely Scottish line up for the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party.

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The Corinthia Hotel

The Corinthia Hotel. London.

Anthea Gerrie reviews the Corinthia Hotel and finds it might just transform the neighbourhood.

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The Nadler Soho

Can a hotel really be considered no-frills if it comes with a Nespresso machine?  Robert Nadler, the man behind the Nadler Soho, says it’s not life’s little luxuries but costly extras like restaurants which bump up overheads, making most West End hotels eye-wateringly expensive.

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Manchester Royal Exchange

Manchester: A guide to England’s second city.

Barely a decade ago, the idea of a city break in Manchester would have seemed laughable to southerners.

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Francis Hotel room

The impressive Francis Hotel

Anthea Gerrie enjoys a slice of Regency staying at The Francis Hotel in Bath

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