The MRP Group News

Your Apartment Aparthotel Acquisition

  New Aparthotel Destined for Grade II Listed Shepherd’s Hall in Bristol Bristol’s leading serviced apartment & aparthotel provider, Your Apartment, have signed a long-term management agreement on the Grade II listed Shepherd’s Hall development in Bristol. Directors & Brothers, Charlie & Toby Guest have committed to managing 25 new serviced apartments which are currently…

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Serviced Apartment - SA vs Hotels

Serviced Apartments vs Hotels

What is a Serviced Apartment and How Do They Differ Over Your Standard Hotel Room? It is very apparent that service apartments/aparthotels are on the rise, but have you ever wondered what they are and how they compare to the hotels we all know and love? Below we will discuss the key differences along with…

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Project Clockwork Operator Secured

Jurny Enters European Serviced Apartment and Aparthotel Market with New London Location Jurny, Inc., a hospitality tech company pioneering the next generation of tech-first, on-demand accommodations, today announced its expansion into the European serviced apartment and aparthotel market with its first location in London. Through strategic partnerships with industry-leading consultancy firm The MRP Group and London-based Clockwork…

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Going Green or Being Cheap

Going Green or Being Cheap – Customers favour businesses with sustainable development programs, make sure they understand yours. Being green is more significant today than ever before. Unfortunately, most attempts to deliver the message have been confused. Guests often perceive that a company’s attempt at reducing its carbon footprint is just a thinly veiled attempt…

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New Logo For The MRP Group

On our recent away day, part of the agenda was to establish a clear statement that was core to The MRP Group’s objectives. Something that defined our mission and what we brought to the industry. After a lot of deliberation, we decided that Catalysers, Initiators, Market Creators was the message that defined us the best.…

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Shrinking rooms sizes

Variety of room size is key to sector growth, and if the consumer is willing to adapt, so should brands. Over the last two years, I have been invited to see many new prototypes of proposed rooms within the sector; these range from 20m2 to 60m2. A question that I’m often asked is at what…

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Leicester Aparthotel Signed

The MRP Group are excited to announce that Project 1919, a luxury Serviced Apartment building in Leicester has signed Heads of Terms. This is a 120 unit Aparthotel in the cultural hub of Leicester, the site will benefit from additional commercial space at the back of the property. The Serviced Apartment will encompass a range…

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New Liverpool Aparthotel Coming Soon

The MRP Group are happy to announce the reveal of the upcoming Project Fleet in Liverpool. Located within walking distance of Central Station in the Ropewalks Quarter, this is a 52 unit boutique aparthotel, consisting of artfully furnished studios and terraced penthouses. Additionally, the aparthotel will have a private resident’s gym, café and restaurant. The…

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First Falmouth Aparthotel Under Offer

The MRP Group are pleased to announce that Project Eden, a boutique serviced apartment and aparthotel development site is now under offer. Located in a central position of the Falmouth, Project Eden will be developed to provide 19 units featuring a mix of one and two bedroom apartments alongside ground floor office space. The MRP…

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Workforce Training & Development Is Essential

Lack of investment in workforce training and development will leave a massive gap in meeting hospitality labour requirements. Let’s face it; the UK hasn’t got the best track record in the service elements of many industries, in particular, the hospitality sector. The last stats I read suggest that over 60% of the UK’s hospitality workforce…

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Future-Proof Accommodations

Future-Proof Accommodations. Research suggests that investors should future-proof developments because consumer behaviour, which is disrupting multiple verticals, signals that products that can act in all accommodation sectors are in demand and it is forcing legislation to think differently. New generations of renters and travellers think differently about how they visit, live, and work in cities.…

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