Umi has created a dedicated portal for showcasing London tours, safe routes and discounts for guests who cycle.  Developed by clean-tech start-up PleaseCycle the new umi cycle hub will help guests find everything they need to know about cycling in London. The success of the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme (6 million journeys across London in [...]

We’re delighted to announce that Jo Bryan is the winner of our January newsletter competition. Jo, who’s from Peterborough, correctly identified that Russian Blues are a breed of cat and has now been sent the blue iPod shuffle competition prize. On hearing the news of her win, Jo wrote: “I am thrilled to have won. [...]

Last night, at London’s IndigO2, the 2011 Smarta 100 awards ceremony took place and the UK’s most resourceful, original, exciting and disruptive small businesses celebrated their achievements.  We were presented with the special category award for People! Judged by TV star and entrepreneur Sarah Beeny King of Shaves founder Will King, Bebo founder Michael Birch, [...]

Smarta.com and O2 have named umi hotels as a winner in the 2011 Smarta 100 awards: a collection of the UK’s savviest, enterprising, most disruptive small businesses. We have also been listed within the top five businesses for the special “People” award for our work with young people. Voting is now under way to find [...]

Steamed paupiette of salmon, pan-roast barbary duck breast and mascarpone, feta and spinach strudel are just some of the delights that await patrons at the new Little Bay Restaurant at umi hotel on Brighton seafront. Famed for its modern-European style food and extravagant decor, Little Bay has made its mark in London for excellent value, [...]