Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. R.S. writes: I invested in wine through the Bordeaux Wine Company (BWC) which, as you reported recently, has collapsed. … Read more
Triathlete: Sir Rocco Forte credits his super-fit physique for his recovery from coronavirus Sir Rocco Forte credits his super-fit physique for his recovery from coronavirus, which he contracted recently. ‘I had all the symptoms, though I haven’t been tested,’ the hotel tycoon says, from his house in Ripley, Surrey, where he has been recuperating with his … Read more
Armed police swarm around Bognor Regis seafront hotel to reports of a ‘man in distress carrying a knife’ Armed officers were snapped around the Royal Norfolk Hotel on The Esplanade The ‘ongoing incident’ in West Sussex involves a man in distress, police have said Part of seafront has been cordoned off and drone is being … Read more
Jessie J leaves fans convinced she lives in a hotel as she shares a glimpse of her lavish abode during her epic One World: Together At Home warm-up performance By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 09:12 BST, 19 April 2020 | Updated: 09:15 BST, 19 April 2020 She joined a host of musical superstars on … Read more
Hotels make big profits on Fridays and Saturdays, when their rates shoot up by around 30 per cent (or even more). Book on a Sunday, usually the quietest night of the week, or go for a midweek break, and you can save a bundle. And check out any seasonal deals, which may be hidden away … Read more
The thought of spending £10 on a tiny beer, fizzy drink or packet of nuts from the hotel minibar might fill you with horror — but you’re not alone. Rich Hall, an American comedian, hit the nail on the head when he said: ‘A hotel minibar allows you to see what a can of Pepsi … Read more
Here’s a tantalising glimpse through the keyholes of the hotel rooms the world’s wealthiest people occupy. Private jet lifestyle magazine Elite Traveler has drawn up a list of the 100 best hotel suites in the world, which includes the 10 biggest – and the 10 most expensive. The grand, jaw-dropping tour of opulence takes in … Read more
They are the hotel rooms that are, according to the inspectors – ‘perfect’. Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its list of the world’s best hotel rooms for 2019 – and they all received maximum marks. Undercover reviewers stayed at hundreds of properties across the globe assessing them on comfort, convenience, cleanliness and maintenance. And according … Read more
Great British Boltholes: Finding Seven heaven at a hip new boutique hotel… in Southend Seven Hotel is a glitzy affair with its gold designer lamps and cool cocktail bar The restaurant, Aurum, serves contemporary dishes often using local produce There are 37 rooms in total divided into cosy, calm and comfy categories By T D … Read more
An outraged tourist decided to check out of his ‘dreadful’ Tui hotel just two hours into his stay, disgusted at finding exposed wiring and cracked tiling in his ‘filthy’ bedroom. Lee Parker, from Beccles, Suffolk, checked into the Catalonia Punta Del Rey in Las Caletillas, Tenerife, expecting a four-star hotel. However, he claims that when … Read more