Hart's Hotel & Kitchen Nottingham

What Hart's Hotel & Kitchen Nottingham does

Hart's Hotel & Kitchen Nottingham is an award-winning 32-bedroom independent boutique hotel and 2 AA Rosette restaurant situated on the old ramparts of Nottingham Castle, five minutes' walk from Nottingham city centre. Operated as a trading division of Hart Hambleton PLC (privately owned by Tim Hart and Stefa Hart), the property opened in 2003 and was designed by Julian Marsh in a RIBA award-winning sustainable architectural style — narrow-plan massing with natural ventilation, 215mm thermal-masonry blockwork, passive solar orientation, and a stainless steel roof enabling operation without air conditioning. The hotel is the only city-centre Nottingham property with private garden space and offers five room categories (Classic, Superior, Garden, Family, and Suites), on-site parking with two EV charging bays, dog-friendly rooms, business meeting facilities (up to 10 guests), and exclusive-use private events for up to 34 covers.

The revenue model is multi-streamed: accommodation (direct booking via Guestline, plus third-party), Hart's Kitchen restaurant (lunch, dinner, Sunday lunch, afternoon tea, 24-hour room service), structured packages (Celebration from £249, Sunday Snooze from £249, Friday Night Stay with Fizz from £289, City Break from £289, Weekend B&B from £199), theatre packages (from £349 to £449 per person) with Theatre Royal, Royal Concert Hall, and Nottingham Playhouse, plus digital gift vouchers and event hire. Pricing is publicly disclosed and ranges from £199 to £449 per night/package, with à la carte breakfast at £12–£17 and afternoon tea at £25.95–£38.95 per person.

Customer segments are predominantly leisure/couples (romantic getaways, celebrations, anniversaries), with secondary demand from families, business travelers using meeting facilities, and theatre and culture visitors. GTM is direct-to-consumer, supported by theatre co-marketing, event marketing (wine evenings, beauty masterclasses, cigar events), email newsletter, and organic social on Facebook and Instagram. Hart's is part of the broader Hart Hambleton Group ecosystem that includes Hambleton Hall (Michelin-star country house hotel, Relais & Châteaux), Hambleton Bakery (150 wholesale accounts), and sister London restaurants Barrafina, Parrillan, Quo Vadis, and El Camino.

Name

Hart's Hotel & Kitchen Nottingham

Legal name

Hart Hambleton PLC

Website

https://hartsnottingham.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hart's Hotel & Kitchen is an award-winning 32-bedroom independent boutique hotel and 2 AA Rosette restaurant on Nottingham Castle's ramparts, operated by Hart Hambleton PLC and serving leisure couples, business travelers, theatre-goers, and private events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Hotel & Resort Banqueting / In-House Catering (THAFAIAD)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodation
• Restaurant dining services
• Private event hosting
• Afternoon tea service
• Wedding and celebration venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: 32-bedroom boutique hotel offering various room types (Classic, Superior, Garden, Family, Suites). Primary revenue stream from room bookings with direct and third-party channel bookings.
2. Food & Beverage: Hart's Kitchen restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday lunch, afternoon tea. Two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence. Snack menu and room service available 24 hours.
3. Special Packages & Events: Celebration, Sunday Snooze, City Break, Friday Night Stay with Fizz, Weekend Bed & Breakfast, Theatre Packages combining accommodation with dining and entertainment experiences.
4. Private Events & Functions: Private dining, exclusive use, private BBQ events, business meetings with room hire. Restaurant seats up to 28 guests with exclusive use up to 34.
5. Gift Vouchers: Digital gift vouchers available for hotel stays, dining experiences, afternoon tea, and special packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hart's Hotel & Kitchen Nottingham operates a 32-bedroom boutique hotel and award-winning restaurant on the old ramparts of Nottingham Castle. The business provides overnight accommodation across five room categories, an on-site restaurant serving modern British cuisine with 2 AA Rosettes, curated experience packages combining accommodation and dining, private dining and event hosting, business meeting facilities, and gift vouchers.

Product overview

Hart's Hotel & Kitchen Nottingham is an award-winning 32-bedroom independent boutique hotel and restaurant, the highest-rated hotel in Nottingham, situated on the old ramparts of Nottingham Castle. The hotel offers a unified hospitality experience combining accommodation across five room categories (Classic Room, Superior Room, Garden Room, Family Room, and Suites), with the on-site Hart's Kitchen restaurant awarded 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence. Additional offerings include special packages (Celebration Package, Sunday Snooze, Friday Night Stay with Fizz, City Break Package, Weekend Bed & Breakfast), afternoon tea service, Sunday lunch, private dining and events, business meeting facilities, theatre packages, and gift vouchers. The property was designed sustainably and opened in 2003.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hart's Kitchen The hotel's 2 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant serving modern British cuisine using locally sourced seasonal ingredients, open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea. Seats up to 28 guests with exclusive use up to 34.
• Classic Room Contemporary and comfortable guest room offering a calm and stylish base within minutes of Nottingham city centre, with spacious baths, good shower pressure, and high-quality fittings.
• Superior Room

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest-rated hotel in Nottingham as confirmed by AA hotel inspector
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hambleton HallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Hart's Hambleton Group, one of Britain's finest country house hotels and member of Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain. Shares executive chef Aaron Patterson for menu development. Owners Tim & Stefa Hart provide strategic oversight.
• Hambleton BakerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Tim Hart and Julian Carter in 2008, supplies artisan bread, cakes and savouries to Hart's Hotel. Has 8 retail outlets in the East Midlands. Won ITV's Britain's Best Bakery in 2013.
• Theatre Royal & Royal Concert HallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHart's offers theatre packages combining hotel accommodation, dining, and tickets to performances at Theatre Royal Nottingham and Royal Concert Hall Nottingham. Located within walking distance of the hotel.
• Nottingham PlayhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for theatre break packages, located within walking distance of the hotel, offering combined accommodation and show ticket options.
• BarrafinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthentic Spanish tapas bar owned by Sam & Eddie Hart. Three locations in London (Dean Street, Adelaide Street, Drury Lane). Part of the Hart Group network.
• ParrillanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerrace bar and grill from Barrafina team in King's Cross Coal Drop Yard. Part of Hart's Group restaurant collection.
• Quo VadisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric Soho restaurant and members' club owned by Hart's Group. Serves seasonal regional British fare with Jeremy Lee as executive chef.
• El CaminominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMediterranean restaurant in Palma operated by Eddie Hart. Features open kitchen with shared dishes using local market produce.
• ClarinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeauty brand partnership for beauty masterclass events hosted at the hotel, featuring skincare presentations and product experiences.
• Hunters & FrankauminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK's leading cigar merchant. Hosts exclusive cigar evenings at Hart's Hotel featuring Tim Owen from Hunters & Frankau.
• Jing TeaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialty loose leaf tea supplier for afternoon tea service. Sourced from small growers around the world.
• 200 Degrees CoffeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Nottingham artisan coffee roaster supplying Hart's own blend of coffee for restaurant and in-room service.
• Nottinghamshire Wildlife TrustminorOthersHart's Hotel is a member of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, supporting local conservation efforts as part of environmental commitment.
• Nottingham City Council (Carbon Neutral Initiative)minorOthersSupportive partner in Nottingham's mission to become UK's first carbon-neutral city by 2028, aligning with Hart's environmental policy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hotel du Vin: UK boutique hotel group with ~35 properties focused on character properties, premium F&B, and wine-led dining. Closest scale comparable for an independent UK boutique hotel-restaurant concept seeking to maintain brand standards while expanding footprint.
• Malmaison: UK boutique hotel chain operating in city-centre locations (including nearby regional cities) with strong restaurant/bar offerings. Comparable in targeting the leisure-plus-F&B guest that Hart's serves, but at significantly larger footprint.
• Soho House: Members'-club and boutique hotel group with UK presence including the White City House and Shoreditch locations. Comparable in targeting design-conscious leisure and celebration demand with strong F&B and event programming, though at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Calcot Collection: Family-owned UK boutique hotel collection (Calcot Manor, The Lord Crewe, The Ickworth). Comparable as a multi-property independent UK boutique hotel group with strong restaurant identities and curated experiences.
• The Vineyard: Luxury boutique hotel in Berkshire with 5 AA Red Stars and an award-winning restaurant. Comparable small-room-count independent UK property combining premium accommodation, fine dining, and curated wine-led experiences.
• Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons: Oxfordshire-based luxury country house hotel with two-Michelin-star restaurant. Comparable as a small (32-room) independent UK property combining high-end accommodation with award-winning fine dining, positioned at the apex of UK hospitality.
• Hambleton Hall: Michelin-starred country house hotel in Rutland (17 acres, 17 rooms) owned by the same Hart Hambleton Group. Sister property sharing executive chef Aaron Patterson and operating under the same Relais & Châteaux / Pride of Britain standards, with similar boutique luxury positioning.
• The Roseate: Independently-owned collection of luxury UK boutique hotels (Reading, Edinburgh, New Delhi). Comparable in being a family-run, design-led boutique hotel group with award-winning restaurants and curated guest experiences at similar room counts.
• Hambleton Bakery: Wholly-owned sister business (8 retail outlets, 150 wholesale accounts, ITV Britain's Best Bakery 2013). Supplies artisan bread, cakes and savouries to Hart's Hotel and demonstrates the group's broader F&B / wholesale capability adjacent to the hotel business.

Regional players

• Restaurant Sat Bains: Two-Michelin-star restaurant with rooms in Nottingham. Most direct local competitor for fine-dining and destination hospitality in the Nottingham market, with overlapping customer base among UK food-led travellers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HartsNottingham
• Instagraminstagram.com/hartsnotts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hart-s-hotel-restaurant-nottingham

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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