Latest openings: Machrie hotel, Aether, the Lume and more

Machrie hotel

 

The Machrie hotel and golf links has reopened on the Isle of Islay in the Inner Hebrides, following a complete renovation, including a contemporary extension and refurbishment of the original Victorian building. Some of the 47 guest rooms, suites and lodges have their own kitchens and outdoor terraces, while much of the furniture and many of the fittings have been specially designed and made in Scotland.

 

The restaurant, overlooking the golf course and sea, will use locally sourced ingredients, while most of the bar's whiskies come from Islay distilleries. The hotel also has a Courtyard lounge, snug, Stag lounge, and spa with two treatment rooms, sauna and gym.

 

The 18-hole golf course has been modernised by former European Tour player and Ryder Cup vice-captain David J Russell. Highly placed in Scottish and UK rankings, the Machrie links combines a traditional, historic links course with a modern layout and green complexes.

 

Reopened 10 September

 

Bedrooms 47

 

General manager Anne Schaeflein

 

Head chef Gordon Wallace

 

Design Peter Young Design

 

Owners Gavyn Davies and Sue Nye

 

Operator Campbell Gray Hotels

 

Starting room rate £145 in the winter, £235 in the summer

 

Website www.themachrie.com

 

 

Aether

 

Aether, from the team behind the Alchemist, has opened its debut location in Liverpool One. The bar has a live music space for up to 50 guests, an 80-cover open-air seating area overlooking Chavasse Park, and a cocktail menu inspired by the elements. The brand is described as capturing the glamour of the 1920s and 1930s jazz era.

 

Covers 40

 

Design Macaulay Sinclair

 

Website www.thealchemist.uk.com/aether

 

 

The Lume

 

The Lume, a dual-branded hotel, has opened on Manchester's Oxford Road. On the lower 12 storeys are 212 Crowne Plaza Manchester bedrooms, a 120-cover restaurant, bar, gym and seven meeting rooms. On the upper seven floors are 116 Staybridge Suites rooms.

 

Bedrooms 328

 

General manager Andrew Fletcher

 

Owner M&L Hospitality

 

Operator Cycas Hospitality

 

Website www.thelumemanchester.com

 

 

Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse

 

Hilton has opened its eighth Garden Inn property in the grounds of Doncaster Racecourse. The hotel features Hilton's mobile-enabled room key technology, which allows guests to unlock their room door using their smartphone.

 

Bedrooms 154

 

General manager Louise Thrussell

 

Starting room rate £67 for a king room

 

Website www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com