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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh hOlY VIrGIn

A 19th-century church that's now a special events venue is one of the highlights at Virgin Hotels' European debut. Opening June 1, the 222-room hotel is a stone's throw from Edinburgh castle and will have a rooftop 'sanctuary', an intimate Scarlett Lounge and other places to unwind.

Through dynamic contextual design and neighbourhood-centric infl uences the new hotel will be a cultural city hub, with a design that sustains the building’s heritage”

Eurostar cocktail bars In the mIx

Two signature cocktails – Lavender Dusk and Angelique – both created by Raymond Blanc OBE are back on the menu for premium passengers now that Eurostar has reopened its cocktail bars in London and Paris. Smoothies will be served from 6am till midday then mixologists will be conjuring up cocktails from 3pm till the last train boards.

Marriott Paris Charles de Gaulle Central Airport dOuble take

A 7-minute free shuttle ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport, Marriott’s first French dual-brand property – a 229-room Courtyard by Marriott and a 106-suite aparthotel Residence Inn by Marriott – is now open. Guests at both share a Kitchen & Bar, seven meeting spaces, and a 24-hour gym.

De Vere Cotswold Water Park On the water

De Vere has completed a £700,000 refurbishment of the Kingfisher and Drake event suites at Cotswold Water Park, its hotel five miles from Cirencester. Kingfisher has direct access to an outdoor decking area and indoor adjoining bar while Drake has a private breakout area.