Things to do in Bradford

If you are spending time in Bradford/Leeds this summer, you would be surprised at how much this modern multicultural city has to offer to the visitor.

Bradford is best known as one of the cities at the cusp of the industrial revolution in England. But today it has developed into modern city which is based upon the finance and service sectors for it's economic development.

This does not mean however that Bradford's great industrial heritage has been completely consigned to the dustbin of history. Bradford's Industrial Museum allows the visitor to relive the glories of those days when Bradford was one of the cities which were the engine of the British Empire.

This is not the only cultural location in Bradford by any means, Bradford has many museums, but to see them all you would have to spend at least a week, but with so many hotels near Bradford to choose from, where would you start? I say go for something with a good restaurant.

Hotels in Glasgow City Centre

A lot of fine hotels have begun to emerge in the City Centre of Glasgow. For a long time it had been the trend for them to be built further and further away from the city itself and more toward ease of access to motorways. Ending up with the hotel stuck in the middle of a car park, surrounded by concrete.

But since the decision was made to renovate the city centre of Glasgow, it has brought a new spring to the step of the Glaswegians. Not only have major retailers moved into the city. But luxury, designer shops have also come to places such as the Italian Centre.

This has been replicated by a move away from the corporate vast hotels, dotted around the town, to cosier, more elegant places where you would like to spend some time, not just places of convenience.

The best place to go is the Merchant City, this is the centre of everything that is going on in Glasgow, hotel accommodation is state of the art, you are next to all the diversions that Glasgow has to offer.

Brunswick
Carlton George
Cathedral House
Merchant George
Premier Inn
Hotel du Vin
Malmaison

Are among the most noted hotels in Glasgow City Centre. Peruse and enjoy.

Hotels Lead UK out of Recession

Britain officially came out of a recession yesterday [26th Jan 2010], and it was about time too as I think you'll all agree.

However an interesting fact came out of all the numbers and jargon. According to the governments own body for calculating all that stuff the Office of National statistics [ONS], it was from the Hotel & Restaurant sector of the economy that most of the growth came.

Hotels have shown three consecutive quarters of growth in the UK, which means that they have been the leaders of the UK recovery.

This, of course, is good news for the entire industry, because if the hospitality trade can still manage to expand when many of us are feeling the pinch, then we could be set for great times ahead when the economy is again in full swings. Well done hoteliers, lets have a great 2010.

Cultural Activities in Brighton

There are lots of Cultural Activities to do in Brighton, I thought give you quick whizz round some of the better ones.

Brighton Museum

Hove Museum & Art Gallery

Grange Museum

Brighton Pier

Brighton Toy & Model Museum

Old Police Cells

St Paul's Church

Of course if you're planning to spend some time going to see these cultural activities, you'll need somewhere to stay, and there are of course more than one hotel in Brighton, but for you to be close to these attractions, one of the beachfront hotels in Brighton would possibly be best.

Ramada Jarvis Heathrow Hotel

The Ramada Jarvis London Heathrow Hotel was opened on September 2008; the new build has been joined on to the old Ramada Heathrow that used to stand on the same site. The new hotel has been hugely upgraded compared to the old one and is now superbly decorated in a contemporary manor.

As the front of the building was listed, restrictions meant that the two coned towers at the front the building had to be kept, and they have done a great job keeping them looking new but natural. The inside of the building is now bright and airy due to a glass roof atrium that runs the length of the new build. A modern bar has also been added the hotel. 

All in all the new Ramada Jarvis London Heathrow has been a huge success with a record number of visitors being reported to be having short stays due the rising popularity of the hotel.

Glasgow Hotel Group go into Adminastration

Sad day for the Mckever Group

It is with sad news to report that the Mckever hotel group has gone into administration with estimated debts of £100,000,000. The firm based in Glasgow is another victim of the credit crunch. The group formed in 1982 and employee more than 550 people in 20 hostels, apartments and hotels across in the north of England and across Scotland.

The group has said to be deeply concerned at the deep impact it may well have on homeless residents who depend on their flats and hostels in the Glasgow area and beyond.    

Circulating news states that the Glasgow hotel group may still be able to remain operative but the future of the hostels is in serious doubt. 

The administrators are running the business whilst they exuast every avenue to keep the business running. The website is still operational and taken bookings.

Hotel opening increases Edinburgh options

Edinburgh is now home of a newly opened Hotel. Opened on the 16th of March, the Apex Waterloo Place hotel is part of the Apex Hotels Group, the 190 year old building was the first ever purpose built hotel way back in 1819.

Many of the buildings original features have been kept in the grade A listed building and have been combined with a contemporary design that showcases the hotels fabulous architecture.

The Apex hotel now has a luxurious health centre that has a sauna, steam room, swimming pool and gym. The hotel also has a bar & restaurant and will also have corporate facilities available.

With this new hotel opening, the options for tourists and visitors for hotels in Edinburgh have never been better.