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.
Kickstart your 2026 reading with our guide to January's essential books, including the final work from Julian Barnes, a troubling look at Arctic geopolitics, and a secret history of British hotels. Discover your next great read.
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.
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.
The DWP has assured wheelchair users that tax changes will not impact substantially adapted vehicles. Concerns arose after premium brands were axed from the Motability scheme. Read the full update.
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.
Russian military units have been filmed entering the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, marking a significant territorial advance. Watch the footage and analysis of the frontline developments.
Major changes to the Motability Scheme from July 2026 will see average upfront costs rise by £400. Learn how the VAT and insurance tax changes affect your lease.
A female police officer has been barred for life after making an unwanted sexual advance, grabbing a colleague's neck and asking 'Do you think I'm fit?'. Read the full story.
Vladimir Putin warns Russia may use force if Ukraine rejects Trump's peace plan. He also stated Russia 'should be prepared' for nuclear developments. Read the full analysis.
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.
Shocking revelation as 4 in 5 Ukrainian draftees abandon military training amid worsening manpower crisis. Russian forces advance on Pokrovsk as desertion rates hit record levels.
Russian forces capture settlements in Zaporizhzhia as Hungary's Orban says Ukraine has 'no chance' of winning. Zelensky seals defence deals in France. Latest updates.
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.
Ukrainian forces withdraw from Zaporizhzhia positions as Russia advances. Lukoil faces US sanctions deadline. Read the latest Ukraine war developments.