Luxurious discoveries in the United Kingdom and Ireland: new hotels of 2024
The opening of luxury hotels in cities plays an important role in attracting tourists, providing them not only with a high level of service but also with the opportunity to enjoy the comfort of being in the center of city life. In 2024, many innovative and interesting new hotels will appear in the UK and Ireland.
A number of elite hotel chains will open, including Mandarin Oriental, Maybourne Hotel Group (owner of Claridge's), Mollie's and Treehouse Hotels, 100 Princes Street, and others. All of them will bring new life to the city and charm to tourists, as reported by Yahoo.
The Leinster, Dublin
Opening: early 2024.
The new 55-room luxury hotel in the center of Dublin will feature cozy rooms adorned with plant décor and unique lighting. It will showcase a large art collection with 300 pieces, including works by Irish artists such as Melissa O'Donnell and Domino Whisker.
The rooftop restaurant, led by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, will offer dishes crafted from locally-sourced ingredients, including mushrooms from Harryhinch Woods and beef from John Stone, combined with flavors from France and the Southeast. Additionally, the restaurant will feature signature dishes from the chef himself, including his famous egg toast. The hotel will also include a bar, dining area, and a gym with a thermal complex.
The Store, Oxford
Opening: spring 2024.
A new hotel is set to open in Oxford at the historic site of the Boswells department store. Developed by the team behind the renowned Parisian hotel Hotel Dames des Arts, the hotel will feature over 100 guest rooms. Some rooms will showcase Art Deco style with plush velvet headboards and décor inspired by Oxford's architecture.
Situated on Broad Street, the hotel encompasses two buildings. The Treadwell restaurant will offer British cuisine infused with diverse cultural influences, such as the chicken tikka masala pie. Additionally, there will be a New Ground coworking space where guests can enjoy locally roasted coffee. Other amenities include a rooftop bar and a spa offering various treatments from Oskia and sound baths.
Room rates start at £285. For further details, visit thestoreoxford.com.
The Emory, London
Opening: spring 2024.
The Maybourne Hotel Group, renowned for its iconic properties including Claridge's, The Connaught, and The Berkeley, is introducing a new venture. This marks the brand's first new hotel in London in half a century. Situated in a distinctive sail-shaped building designed by Richard Rogers and Ivan Harbour of RSHP, it promises a remarkable blend of luxury and sophistication.
Featuring 60 rooms, including suites, each floor of the hotel is designed by different interior designers, offering a treat for design enthusiasts. Exclusive rooftop access will be available only to guests, along with a Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant and a wellness center spanning four floors, complete with a 22-meter swimming pool.
The pricing for accommodations will be announced later. For further details, please visit the-emory.co.uk.
Hyde London City, London
Opening: Spring 2024.
The Hyde London City Hotel, boasting 111 rooms, is a fusion of an old Victorian building, preserved as a historical landmark, and interior design inspired by the vibrancy and musical energy of Los Angeles.
Situated near St. Paul's Cathedral, this establishment stands out with its well-preserved facade and splendid central staircase, retaining their historic charm. The underground cocktail bar offers a lively ambiance with music spun by vinyl DJs. Guest rooms feature traditional blue and green color schemes, while the Leydi restaurant specializes in modern Turkish cuisine.
Room rates start from £230. For further details, please visit www.hydehotels.com.
Mollie's, Manchester
Opening: Spring 2024
The first Mollie's hotel is set to open soon in the heart of the city, following the success of their luxury budget motels in Oxfordshire and Bristol. It will be situated on the site of the former 1950s Granada TV Studios in St. John's, distinguished by its modernist style featuring a glass and gray granite facade adorned with bright crimson lettering "Mollie's". The hotel will offer 128 rooms, including double, twin, family rooms, and luxury suites equipped with bathtubs and Peloton bikes.
The rooms are designed in collaboration with Soho House, featuring wood paneling, terrazzo elements, Dyson hair tools, and Cowshed cosmetics. Additionally, the hotel will boast a snack bar with Cadillac-style seating and a music-playing bar. Within the same building, Soho House will inaugurate its first club in the north, complete with a luxurious rooftop pool and 23 members-only rooms. Room rates will start from £120 per night, inclusive of breakfast.
For further details, visit mollies.com/Manchester.
Avington Lakes, Hampshire
Opening: Spring 2024
Avington Lakes, a venture by Nicholas Roach and Anthony Rudolph, the acclaimed minds behind the stunning seaside retreat The Nici in Miami, Dorset, unveils a novel concept for a family retreat in Hampshire, renowned for its grand estate, Avington Park. Formerly a historic fishing farm, Avington Lakes has been refurbished into a collection of cottages and charming riverside huts featuring wooden hot tubs.
Each cottage boasts a kitchenette akin to a restored pub, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. Alternatively, delectable local dishes can be ordered directly to your room. The activities lineup includes woodland getaways, floristry workshops, and a spa center focusing on hydrotherapy for wellness.
Avington Lakes offers seclusion amidst rural surrounds with an array of recreational and rejuvenating pursuits, all while preserving the site's historic allure. For further details, visit avingtonpark.co.uk.
Information about other innovative hotels opening in 2024 is available on the website.
