The year 2025 is ushering in a new era of opportunity for event planners, with a wave of luxury hotels and distinctive venues opening their doors across the UK. From iconic developments in London to innovative regional destinations, these new spaces are designed with events in mind—offering everything from grand ballrooms and rooftop terraces to immersive experiences and countryside retreats. Whether you’re planning high-level meetings, brand showcases, or team-building getaways, this new generation of venues is raising the bar for what’s possible.
London
The Chancery Rosewood, Mayfair
Taking over the former US embassy building in Grosvernor Square, The Chancery Rosewood is set to open in September 2025. This luxury venue promises to bring five-star sophistication to London’s corporate event scene. With its Grand Ballroom and private salons, The Chancery Rosewood will likely cater to high-end corporate retreats, executive meetings, and exclusive product launches where luxury and prestige are paramount.
The Newman, Fitzrovia
The Newman, Fitzrovia is set to arrive in Summer 2025 with 81 spacious rooms, suites and apartments, including an exclusive rooftop suite with private terrace, along with a European brasserie, cocktail bar, gym and fully equipped spa. The luxury event spaces will create unique opportunities for exclusive events and private dining, perfect for corporate events.
Experiential and Entertainment Venues
The capital is also embracing experiential venues, with The Traitors: Live Experience opening next month. While primarily an entertainment venue, such spaces represent the growing trend toward experiential events and team-building activities that go beyond traditional conference formats.
Major Developments Beyond London
The venue expansion isn’t limited to the capital – several transformative projects across the UK are reshaping the regional events landscape, offering event planners exciting opportunities across the country.
Soho House Manchester
Representsing a landmark opening for northern England – the first Soho House in the North of England, spread across five floors of the former Granada Studios, featuring a gym, rooftop pool, bar, casual dining areas, and a formal restaurant. Opening in October 2025, this substantial property brings the Soho House brand’s distinctive hospitality style to Manchester, creating opportunities for high-profile corporate events, product launches, and networking functions that require the cachet of this internationally recognised brand.
The Hoxton, Edinburgh
Edinburgh is experiencing a significant hotel expansion with several strategic openings. The Hoxton is opening this Summer with 214 rooms, trattoria and cinema, across 11 townhouses in Haymarket, bringing the brand’s distinctive design-led hospitality to Scotland’s capital. The cinema facility creates unique opportunities for product launches, presentations, and entertainment-focused corporate events.
The Pig’s Countryside Strategy
The renowned Pig hotel group is expanding strategically across England with THE PIG-at Groomsbridge on the border of Kent and East Sussex opening in 2025, following The Pig-on the Farm near Stratford-upon-Avon. These properties bring the brand’s distinctive “restaurant with rooms” concept and focus on local, garden-to-table cuisine to new regions.
The Pig hotels are particularly valuable for corporate retreats and team-building events where the connection to local produce, countryside settings, and sustainable practices align with corporate values around environmental responsibility and authentic experiences.
Looking Ahead
With so many high-impact openings on the horizon, 2025 offers event planners a chance to reimagine their venue strategies. These properties combine exceptional design with experiential potential—ideal for creating events that leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re looking to impress in Mayfair, innovate in Manchester, or connect with nature in the English countryside, the stage is set for unforgettable events in remarkable new settings.