Wow what a hotel experience. 40 years in business and still leading the way in Hospitality. From the moment we arrived for an overnight stay and dinner…… Read more “Exemplary – Le Manoir aux Quat’saisons”

First site inspection of 2023 – a visit to Village Swindon. Large meeting space ( car access if needed) with own private entrance and plenty of syndicate…… Read more “Village Swindon – Space for a car”

It is not just Hotels and Conference centres that can host events. On a personal visit to Hever Castle, I discovered a “tourist” venue that can offer…… Read more “Hever Castle”

The Slate, Bangor, North Wales Sometimes in this business you come across a little gem that reminds you that, beyond the multi-national chains, there are still wonderful,…… Read more “A Gem of a hotel”

Delighted that one of our clients has at last been able to carry out a face to face training. They held a 4 day conference in the…… Read more “Face to Face at last”

It’s just so good to go out for lunch again. The Wellington Arms had barely reopened after its long, and much appreciated, refurbishment before Covid closed it…… Read more “Business Lunch in Covid times.”

I recently stayed in the Telford Golf and Country Hotel and it was wonderful to be able to get away from the 4 walls of my house,…… Read more “A stay in a room that was not home!”

The UK government advised hotels and venues could open up from lock down, as long as they comply to COVID-19 guidance. What does this mean in real…… Read more “Reopening with Covid-19 – the new normal.”

Review by a client. Gothic Revival meets Art Deco in De Vere’s recently refurbished, award-winning London venue. Over five floors, the De Vere Holborn Bars offers 40…… Read more “De Vere Holborn Bars”

Sometimes you simply need a convenient place for an impromptu coffee and a catch-up. The still shiny and new Holiday Inn at Winnersh Triangle is exactly that…… Read more “Holiday Inn Reading M4 Jct 10”

From the moment the Concierge unfurled his umbrella as we pulled up outside the hotel and 2 days later strapped my flowers into the back seat,as if…… Read more “Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath”

Head down to the Embankment in London and just by Waterloo Bridge, next to the Savoy Hotel, you find IET: Savoy Place, home of the Institution of…… Read more “IET: Savoy Place”

Spent Monday afternoon learning about Hand Picked Hotels while enjoying the hospitaliity of Audleys Wood in Basingstoke. They have some beaufiful historic country house properties across the…… Read more “Elegant Country House Hotels – Hand Picked”

I was in Marlborough yesterday and Brackley last week,  market towns in different parts of the country but with one thing in common, a feel of tradition…… Read more “Pubs and Restaurants not just for Food and Drink!”

I recently had lunch at the Amba Hotel, Charing Cross. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by the hotels interior.  My previous experience of the…… Read more “Amba Hotel, London”

I had the pleasure of being able to site visit RIBA London and what an amazing venue. On entering the building the Grand Lobby and staircase makes…… Read more “RIBA London”

I recently had to travel to north Wales and decided to break the journey at Telford and chose to stay at the Park Inn by Radisson Telford.…… Read more “Park Inn by Radisson Telford (the Green Ink won me over)”

I had the pleasure of attending a friend’s 40th Birthday party here recently, and it is always great to review a venue from the guest perspective and…… Read more “Holiday Inn Basingstoke”