by James Balston | Sep 5, 2011 | Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Hotels
The gradual refurbishment at Whatley Manor Hotel continues, albeit slowly. It’s a tricky dilemma for a successful hotel. Naturally you want the rooms to look their best, but then the lost revenue and disruption have to be considered. Is it better to close... 
by James Balston | Mar 16, 2011 | Hotels
I first visited Whatley Manor on the edge of the Cotswolds, 7 or 8 years ago, on behalf of Caterer & Hotelkeeper magazine. I have a lot to be thankful to that publication for, as it helped me gain access to several high profile hotels and restaurants such as... 
by James Balston | Feb 21, 2011 | Lighting, Restaurants
The W Hotel on Leicester Square is perhaps the most high profile new hotel opening in London for a few years, so I was very excited to be asked to photograph its restaurant, Spice Market. The original Spice Market was set up by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten... 
by James Balston | Dec 18, 2009 | Hotels, Spas
I don’t need any excuse to go to the Cotswolds, so it’s always a treat to be asked to shoot a country house hotel there. The village of Barnsley is everything one would expect from a Cotswold village: picturesque stone cottages huddled around a pretty...