Eamonn Crowe

London

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Editor at Boutique Hotelier

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Articles

The Wild Duck Inn to re-open in the Cotswolds in summer 2026

3 days ago | boutiquehotelier.com | Eamonn Crowe

Sam and Georgie Pearman, former founders of The Lucky Onion group, will open The Wild Duck Inn in the Cotswolds next summer. Located in Ewen near Cirencester, the restored pub with rooms will become the third site in the couple’s growing Country Creatures collection, which also includes The Double Red Duke and The Mason’s Arms, both in Clanfield.
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

3 days ago | boutiquehotelier.com | Eamonn Crowe

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in the Lake District has added nearly 400 photovoltaic solar panels to roofs across its site as part of a major renewable energy project. The 385 solar panels have been installed on five buildings around the hotel’s grounds, with each cluster facing south or south westerly to maximise sunshine hours and light exposure. Owner English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues has invested £195,000 in the project, which is aligned with its eco-tourism and sustainability commitments.
Oscar Wilde inspired suite debuts at Flemings Mayfair hotel

3 days ago | boutiquehotelier.com | Eamonn Crowe

Flemings Mayfair has unveiled the complete renovation and redesign of one of its suites, which draws inspiration from the Oscar Wilde comedy play, ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’. Designed by Tully Filmer Ltd, the new-look suite ‘merges 18th-century elegance with modern sophistication’. The space features bold colours, rich textures, and curated literary accents which pay tribute to Wilde.
Brett Krafft named general manager of Hotel Crescent Court

1 week ago | usa.boutiquehotelier.com | Eamonn Crowe

Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas has announced the appointment of Brett Krafft to the position of general manager. In his new role, Krafft will oversee all facets of the 226-room luxury property—from operations, food and beverage, sales and marketing, to the exclusive guest- and members-only Crescent Club.
Christopher Jaycock is our Manager of the Month for May 2025

1 week ago | usa.boutiquehotelier.com | Eamonn Crowe

What first attracted you to your hotel? As a Brit, the opportunity to bring an iconic brand like The Ned through their Ned’s Club concept to the nation’s capital was something I couldn’t pass up. As a former DC resident, I knew firsthand the city needed a new style of members club to cater to the evolving needs of a more dynamic DC. Ned’s Club does just that and more, including unique member programming like exclusive Ferrari test drives and Bvlgari try-ons–all set in a spectacular space.
Hemal Jain joins Mandarin Oriental Mayfar as general manager

1 week ago | boutiquehotelier.com | Eamonn Crowe

Susanne Hatje has left her role as general manager of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair after spearheading the hotelâ€™s launch last summer, with Hemal Jain announced as her successor. Jain joins the team from Mandarin Oriental Canouan in St Vincent and the Grenadines, where he had been GM since 2023. Prior to his time with Mandarin Oriental, Jain spent 15 years with Hyatt Hotels, working in properties across Asia and India.
Larkin Cen returns to Celtic Manor Resort to lead restaurant

1 week ago | boutiquehotelier.com | Eamonn Crowe

Former MasterChef finalist Larkin Cen will return to Celtic Manor Resort to oversee a new Asian restaurant. Cardiff-born and originally trained as a lawyer, Larkin swapped the courtroom for the kitchen after making his mark in the finals of MasterChef in 2013. He went on to open Asian dining concept, Cen at Celtic Manor Resort, in 2016. After three years at the five-star resort, Cen left the property to create his own fast casual noodle and bao bar brand chain, now called XO, in Swansea.
Hotel lobbies are being reinvented at luxury UK properties

1 week ago | boutiquehotelier.com | Eamonn Crowe

Once upon a time, luxury hotel lobbies were grand, imposing, often soulless spaces. Having a large, dedicated area solely for the purpose of checking in guests was once thought of as a signifier of luxury, but in recent years there has been a drastic change in the way lobbies at high-end hotels both look and function. At some properties, the reception desk has been done away with altogether and replaced with a bar, with guests able to enjoy a complimentary drink upon arrival.
The West Retford Hotel in Nottinghamshire for sale at £4.2m

1 week ago | boutiquehotelier.com | Eamonn Crowe

The West Retford Hotel, an 18th century manor house hotel in North Nottinghamshire, has been brought to market at an aksing price of £4.2m. Set within around 4.3 acres of land, the hotel is currently owned by the Lavin family, who have invested heavily into the business across the last 20 years. They are now selling the property as they have decided to retire from the hotel business.
The Ardgowan Hotel, Scotland to undergo £7.5m refurbishment

1 week ago | boutiquehotelier.com | Eamonn Crowe

Northern Irish private investment company Wirefox has been granted planning permission to transform The Ardgowan Hotel in Scotland, which will become part of its growing Marram Collection. The property in St Andrews, which is located a stone’s throw from The Old Course, will now undergo a £7.5m refurbishment, with above-ground works set to commence shortly. As part of the transformation, all accommodation is being consolidated into one connected building.