PRESS RELEASE – 25th November 2009
The award winning B+B Belgravia Ltd has announced its plans to add 8 small apartments and a Garden Suite to their existing 4* boutique premises in Ebury Street.
Since it opened in 2004 the concept has been so successful that additional space was acquired at 82 Ebury Street, and with the support of The Grosvenor Estate a full refurbishment program commenced earlier this year. The interiors at #82 will be similar to that of the original B+B, but the rooms will benefit from the addition of a compact kitchenette containing fridge, microwave, kettle, cutlery, crockery and some basic supplies. Breakfast will be included in the form of a breakfast box which will be prepared and placed in the fridge. Breakfast boxes will be available to pre-order as part of the booking process.
This is in contrast to the full English available in the original B+B. “We were keen to offer our customers a choice between the existing product, which provides plenty of opportunity to interact with other guests, and a quieter more discreet option” says Penny Brown, Managing Director. The only public space will be a sun terrace at the rear of the building for guests to enjoy in the warmer months!
The bedrooms will be equipped similarly to the B+B with free Wi-Fi, 12-channel TV, direct dial phones including free local calls. All those little extras will also be available such as irons & boards, alarm clocks, adaptors, laptop leads and hairdryers.
This expansion enables B+B Belgravia to offer their clientele a more comprehensive choice: either the original B+B with its pleasant guest lounge, airy breakfast room and secluded rear garden or B+B @ #82 – a private self contained London pied-a-terre. Rates for the new rooms will start from £120 per room per night inclusive.
One of B+B’s regular corporate customers has already made a group booking for International Petroleum week in February 2010: “You have really caught on to what is required in London with regard to accommodation; this is a fantastic idea to go the self-catering route! It is what people really want now if they are staying in the same place for longer than one or two nights. Well done to introduce this into your already fantastic B&B….. wonderful!” Patsy Shannon, Director – Mocoh S.A., Switzerland.
Apartments @ #82 will open in January 2010.
B+B Weymouth were a finalist at the Open 4 Business Awards in the “New Business “category, held on 7th October at Weymouth College. The awards were open to businesses based in Dorset that had been trading for less than 24 months.
B+B Weymouth celebrated its 1st birthday by throwing a champagne reception for key members of the Weymouth and Portland business and leisure community. Say’s Sales Director Sue Bertram “This is our way of saying thank you to all those people who were so welcoming when we opened our doors in Weymouth and who have given us so much support during our first year.”
The B+B Weymouth has become one of the first bed and breakfasts in Weymouth and Portland to become an official accommodation provider to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games’ Sailing Event.
The B+B Weymouth has been awarded 4 stars by VisitBritain, three months after opening. “When you reinvent a style of accommodation by creating a modern alternative to the outdated bed and breakfasts, you have to be very clear about what grading you are aiming for says Sue Bertram, Sales & Marketing Director. “Our B+Bs have consistently been awarded 4 stars which means we can also offer a viable and more affordable option to the predictable and formulaic 4* chain hotel.“
The B+B Collection is opening a second property on the seafront in Weymouth, Dorset, as part of the company’s expansion plans to open at key tourism locations in the UK.
Two years of operating and two awards! This “rooms based – design led” boutique B+B company, has scooped gold for the second year running, winning “Bed and Breakfast of the Year” at The Eurostar Visit London Awards 2006 – a celebration of the very best of London’s tourism and leisure industry.”
Just one year after the opening B+B Belgravia, the contemporarily designed 17 bedroom townhouse B&B in Ebury Street, has won a top award – the Best B & B in London. Receiving Gold at the Eurostar Visit London Awards, held at Old Billingsgate Market last night (Tuesday 29th November) this award “recognises excellence in our world class city” according to the organiser’s.