Hand Picked Hotels, originally a collection of hotels part of the Virgin group owned by Sir Richard Branson is now a group of 19 unique hotels and spa hotels created by former lawyer turned hotelier Julia Hands.
Since acquiring the group in 2001 the portfolio has changed shape with new additions and significant investment to each of the hotel.
Julia Hands became CEO and Chairman of Hand Picked Hotels which included 16 hotels
Audleys Wood Hotel and New Hall Hotel & Spa become part of the group
Bailbrook House Hotel in Bath is acquired
Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa and St Pierre Park Hotel Golf Resort & Spa join the group
Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa becomes another addition to the collection
Stanbrook Abbey Hotel is purchased
Each of our hotels have their own story to tell which make them the characterful and charming venues they are today, some with tales of royal owners and famous guests and others steeped in history. Read more about their heritage.
**Fees are inclusive of VAT (except in the Channel Islands. VAT does not apply in Guernsey for St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort and GST is charged at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa & Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa in Jersey).