Beat New Year's Eve hotel price surges by booking early
Last-minute New Year's Eve hotel bookings face price hikes over 190%. Secure your stay a year in advance to save hundreds. Plan ahead to avoid panic pricing.
Last-minute New Year's Eve hotel bookings face price hikes over 190%. Secure your stay a year in advance to save hundreds. Plan ahead to avoid panic pricing.
A journalist's stay at the Britannia hotel chain, named the UK's worst for 12 years, reveals windowless rooms and a bleak atmosphere. See the full investigation and comparison.
A journalist's stay at the Britannia hotel chain, named the UK's worst for 12 years, reveals windowless rooms and a bleak atmosphere. See the full investigation and comparison.
A travel journalist reviews her stay at WC by The Beautique Hotels in Lisbon, a four-star boutique hotel with a full bathroom theme and staff in sleepwear. Find out if the quirky concept works.
A former hotel receptionist shares the insider secrets on how to get a free room upgrade and the one question that annoys staff. Learn the best time to ask.
A major fire broke out at a Glasgow hotel, forcing 120 people to evacuate. Emergency services are on the scene. Read the latest updates and safety information.
Andy and Kim Murray's five-star Cromlix Hotel will temporarily close from January 4 for a major renovation, adding new restaurants and a wellness facility. Reopening is scheduled for May 2026.
A journalist reviews Zedwell's capsule 'Cocoons' in Piccadilly Circus, starting at £35.82 a night. Is this the future of budget London accommodation or a claustrophobic nightmare?
Emergency services are tackling a major blaze at the Imperial Hotel in Hove. Guests evacuated, public urged to avoid the area. Latest updates.
A travel journalist reveals the grim hotel room discovery that led to a vital pre-use check. Learn the simple step to ensure your mug is clean.
We review the newly refurbished Mar Hall Hotel near Glasgow, a £20m resort voted among Europe's top 20 by Condé Nast readers. Discover its Scottish luxury, dining, and spa.
Aussie singer G Flip sparks a viral debate after revealing why they remove hotel bedspreads and decorative pillows. Former cleaners confirm the dirty truth. Read the full story and see what other travellers do.
We tested the £150 Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser against Salter's £35 hot chocolate maker to see if the premium price is justified. Find out which machine makes the perfect cocoa.
Discover the Ace Hotel & Swim Club on Athens' Riviera. Our review covers its 1970s-chic pool, design-led rooms, and vibrant cafe culture, perfect for remote workers and style-conscious travellers.
Discover Hotel Pelirocco in Brighton, the UK's coolest city. This unique boutique hotel offers 19 wildly themed rooms, a vibrant bar, and a very playful room service menu for an unforgettable stay.
The historic former US embassy in London's Mayfair, transformed into The Chancery Rosewood hotel after a £1bn renovation, has been ranked the world's best new luxury hotel. Discover the opulent suites, rooftop bar, and mixed reviews.
A festive taste test crowns a surprising winner as a £7 Tesco box outperforms luxury rivals like Hotel Chocolat. Discover the full ranking of supermarket Christmas chocolates.
Swiss hotel chain Mövenpick will open its first UK property in Hampshire in late 2027, featuring its famous daily 'Chocolate Hour'. Bookings for the 400-acre resort are now open.
A 13-year-old girl has died after falling from the fifth floor of a derelict hotel in Santa Cruz, Tenerife. The incident highlights the dangers of abandoned buildings in tourist areas.
A historic Scottish hotel, once a stopover for The Beatles, has been bought for a multi-million-pound restoration. The Roman Camp Hotel in Callander will reopen as Thackray House in 2026.
You can still save £30 on Hotel Chocolat's viral velvetiser hot chocolate maker after Black Friday. Discover the best deals from Amazon and direct, plus a subscription trick to save £40.
Hotel Chocolat's coveted Velvetiser hot chocolate maker is £30 off for Black Friday 2025. Discover where to shop the deal and how to save on this luxury kitchen appliance.
Discover why one writer believes a £14 Hotel Chocolat Advent calendar is a superior festive treat compared to mainstream brands like Cadbury, offering gourmet flavours and vegan options.
We tried Hotel Chocolat's new Mince Pie and Peppermint White hot chocolates for the Velvetiser. Discover if these limited-edition festive flavours are worth buying this Christmas.
A £150 instant hot chocolate from Hotel Chocolat's Velvetiser triumphed over Costa, Starbucks and supermarket brands in a rigorous taste test. Discover which winter warmer came out on top.
Discover Calcot & Spa, a luxury family-friendly hotel in the Cotswolds offering free childcare, a stunning spa, and sustainability focus. Your perfect winter getaway awaits.
The Doulos Phos, once the world's oldest passenger ship, has been saved from the scrapyard and transformed into a luxury hotel on Bintan Island after a decade-long, $18 million renovation. Discover this unique maritime heritage experience.
Hotel Chocolat's new Velvetiser machine now makes both hot and cold silky chocolate drinks. Our honest review tests if the £150 upgrade is worth it for chocolate lovers.
Discover why Nine Orchard, New York's new 'hipster hotel' in the Lower East Side, is a celebrity magnet and offers unparalleled luxury. Plan your stylish city break now.
The 109-year-old Donoho Hotel in Red Boiling Springs has been completely destroyed by a devastating fire. Emergency crews from three towns battled the inferno. Read the full story.