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Virgin Hotels To Open Its First London Hotel
JUNE 12, 2024
Bringing Virgin back to its roots, the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand – Virgin Hotels – announces Shoreditch as its London debut.
The Grand Opening of Virgin Hotels New York City
APRIL 20, 2023
Virgin Hotels New York City really is magnificent. From Virgin Megastores to Virgin Records to our airlines, New York has always been a special place for the Virgin brand and it’s brilliant we now have a place to call home in the heart of Manhattan.
Virgin Hotels Joins Award-Winning Program
MARCH 08, 2023
Bermingham spoke alongside a panel of leaders from JP Morgan, Ben & Jerry’s, Indeed, and Virgin Unite, on how businesses are engaging in criminal justice reform – from changing their own hiring practices to policy change.
5 Ways to Make Your Bartender Love You
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Paula Echevarría Zamora is the head bartender at Virgin Hotels New Orleans, but her spirits career began on the other side of the stick as a food and cocktail writer. So when she decided to make her career transition, Paula was baffled by the same behaviors she did as a patron.
3 Easy Ways To Switch Up Your Winter Coffee Ritual
DECEMBER 06, 2022
As temperatures drop and the seasons shift, so do our drinking habits. To help soften this taste transition, we tapped reps from our coffee purveyor, La Colombe, for simple tips on elevating or switching up our winter coffee-drinking rituals.
How to Turn Your Passion For an Issue into Advocacy and Action
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
In 2004, Richard Branson and Virgin founded the non-profit foundation Virgin Unite to connect people with entrepreneurial ideas that help create opportunities for a better world. Since then, Virgin Unite has worked with partners to tackle global challenges and unacceptable issues.
A Love Letter to Summer: From “Break My Soul” to Poolside Pride
SEPTEMBER 01, 2022
These were our favorite Virgin Hotels moments from summer 2022.
The Dirty Shirley & 6 Other Cocktails of the Summer
AUGUST 04, 2022
The temperatures are heating up and there’s nothing quite like the perfect summer cocktail to quench your thirst. We surveyed our hotels’ mixology and restaurant teams to snag a few fresh recipes. Cheers!
For Your Consideration: 6 Classic Summer Flicks
JULY 15, 2022
With summer temperatures heating up, there’s nothing quite like retreating into the cool air-conditioned comfort of a summer movie screening. Whether you’re streaming at home or tucked into a luxurious Virgin Hotels chamber, here are a few of our favorite classic summer movies.
Delicious Summer Eats
JULY 13, 2022
As summer heats up, Virgin Hotels chefs are switching up their menus to highlight seasonal ingredients. They’re also sourcing produce from local purveyors and their own onsite gardens, bringing a fresh new take to farm-to-table dining.
An American’s Guide to Scotland
JUNE 26, 2022
With our first two hotels outside of the US opening in Scotland, we’re newly obsessed with exploring this gorgeous gem of the UK. We’ve searched high and low to put together our top picks for every type of traveller, so read on for our American Guide to Scotland.
How to Embrace Your Inner Drag Queen
JUNE 10, 2022
Life and performance advice from the soul to the stage, with love from the queens that grace the Virgin Hotels’ stages.
How “Yes, And” - the First Rule of Improv - Keeps Life Interesting
MAY 26, 2022
“If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity, but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!” – Sir Richard Branson.
5 Fun Ways to Weave Poetry Into Your Day
APRIL 22, 2022
April may mark National Poetry Month, but our love for self-expression runs year-round. You might view writing poetry as something only for those who are romantically or theatrically inclined, but poetry is accessible to, and within, everyone.
How the Sustainable, Women-Led Rug Company Outfitted Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
APRIL 21, 2022
When you step inside the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh’s chambers and suites this June, don’t forget to look down. Each habitation greets guests with a sustainable, handmade, and one-of-a-kind Morrocan rug from the female-run company, Lālla.
Welcome to Edinburgh
MARCH 21, 2022
We’re thrilled to be opening the first Virgin Hotels outside of the US in the historic Scottish capital of Edinburgh in June. We’ve put together a crash course guide as a way of welcoming you to Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.
10 Essential Female Authors To Read During Women’s History Month
MARCH 01, 2022
March is Women’s History Month and we plan to spend the month reading books by female authors—and challenge you to do the same. Here’s some inspiration from our reading list, filed in alphabetical order, of course.
5 Winter Workouts to Heat Up Your Mind & Body
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
It’s the dead of winter and we’re dreaming of warmer climes, tropical beaches, and sunshine on our skin. Whether it’s luxurious facilities or a novel class concept, we picked unique studios and clubs that even feel like a when you visit.
Explore & Celebrate Black-owned businesses during Black History Month
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
This year during Black History Month we’re celebrating Black-owned businesses and restaurants as a way into the cities where Virgin Hotels are found. Read on for some must visits spots this February and all year long.
How to Make Your Home Feel Like a Hotel
FEBRUARY 02, 2022
When Virgin Hotels New Orleans opened in the Warehouse District last summer, we wanted to tell the story of our new neighborhood through design. So we tapped local design firm Logan Killen Interiors, to help us nail that authentic New Orleans je ne sais quoi.
Your 2022 Astrological Forecast
DECEMBER 17, 2021
After the unpredictable blur of the last 22 months (aka 2020 and 2021), we figured there’s no more reliable source to prophesy what 2022 has in store for us than the stars. So we turned to our favorite astrology sites to see what they forecast for the New Year.
4 Creative Dishes From Our Chefs to Spice Up Your Holiday Meal
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
When it comes to hosting a holiday meal this year, why reach for the same old cookbooks when you can take a page from our Virgin Hotels chef’s personal recipes?
4 Reasons We’re Buzzed to Brew La Colombe + 3 Coffee Cocktail Recipes
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
We’ve turned a new page at Virgin Hotels’ Funny Library Coffee Shops by brewing La Colombe—a leading coffee roaster known for their ethical, long-term trade practices and silky, frothy draft lattes.
Everything You Need To Know About New Orleans' Fall Festivals
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
With the opening of Virgin Hotels New Orleans, we can’t wait to let the good times roll! And while the Crescent City has had a rough go with Hurricane Ida, we’re thrilled to join the neighborhood and be a part of this resilient city’s recovery.
Take a Tour of These Cities Through Their Signature Dishes
JULY 22, 2021
With Virgin Hotels New Orleans set to open this summer, The Big Easy will soon have another must-visit restaurant with Commons Club New Orleans.