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Mike Baxter

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Renovating 827 year old Scottish Castle (into a hotel) with my brother, opening soon!?
Custodian @shieldhill_castle and founder @houseofgodshotel
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Pauline the founder of Catwalk (mums outfits) tells us all about her new collections arriving into store, trend about the new season colours and so much more. #yourscottishwedding #thescottishweddingshow
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I had such an Incredible evening at the Sky arts Awards last night. First time on the carpet in London! Thank you to the legends at @forbes.tailoring and @chisholmhunterwatches for getting me Red (pink) Carpet ready and to the @houseofgodshotel for putting me up for the night. Congratulations to all the winners 💜✌🏼 #skyartsawards
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There are hotels where you quietly check in. Then there’s @houseofgodshotel where you arrive to branded Prosecco and check in underneath a huge disco ball. And you immediately know this is going to be different. House of Gods has landed in Canary Wharf inside a big golden cube, surrounded by the impressive skyscrapers of the financial district. I knew the first time I met @thehautelier that I would love anything he created, so I was delighted to experience his very latest project. Great soundtracks play throughout, the interiors are unapologetically theatrical and the staff are recruited for their personality. Need I say more? The whole hotel is a stage. I was invited to stay in The Suite, with its super king canopy bed, spectacular Canary Wharf views, sumptuous fabrics and burgundy tiled bathroom with a bath for two. Of course, a hotel like this deserved at least four dress changes and four hats. I was treated to the Treat Me Like I’m Famous experience, complete with more Prosecco, rose petals, balloons, chocolates, Millionaires cocktails delivered to the door, a bar tab and midnight milk and cookies straight from the butler. Yes, really. But it’s the atmosphere that stays with you. House of Gods naturally attracts interesting people, so drinks at the bar or in the Champagne Lounge become a continuation of the party. Dinner was in the Sacred Garden where sea bass ceviche was a revelation. And breakfast? Heavenly. Probably the best matcha I’ve ever had, and the ricotta pancakes were divine. House of Gods isn’t trying to be understated. It’s designed for people who want their hotel stay to be entertaining. I already want to return to play again. Mike, you’ve done it again ❤️❤️ Claire #GreatBritishTeaParty #HouseOfGods #CanaryWharf
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Forgiveness? @shieldhill_castle hotel
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Looking back at some of the conversations from this year’s Leadership Summit. From leadership and customer experience to strategy, resilience and high performance, every session was designed to give clinic owners practical ideas they could implement in their businesses. Here’s a snapshot... ✨ Tamara Rajah MBE explored the future of wellness, changing consumer behaviour and the opportunities these shifts present for ambitious clinics. 📈 Adam Morgan shared his experience of scaling and exiting within the dental industry, focusing on three pillars for growth: people, process and brand. 💛 Corinne Sawers, Founder of Patient Perfect, hosted a fireside chat with customer experience expert Liz Gebhard, exploring what the world’s most customer-centric brands do differently. 🏨 Mike Baxter challenged us to think differently about creating memorable experiences and how exceptional service becomes a competitive advantage. 🧠 Dr Rachel Roberts explored empathetic leadership and understanding different personality types to build stronger teams. 🗣️ Nicholas McKie shared how adapting your communication style can strengthen leadership and improve team performance. 🏃 Dan Lawrence inspired delegates to make better decisions, embrace marginal gains and develop high-performance habits. ⚠️ Dr Kevin Matthews shared practical strategies for managing risk and building resilient businesses through every stage of growth. 🎯 Marcus Haycock closed the day with a guided goal-setting session, ensuring inspiration turned into action. Every conversation was designed to challenge thinking, encourage meaningful discussion and provide practical strategies that delegates could implement immediately. Inspired to join us next year? Early Bird tickets for the 2027 Leadership Summit are available now, with £200 off for a limited time. Link in bio.
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Still one of the most fun shoots ever 😍 good times with @stephanie_heaney84 @valerijainframe @nelyzc thanks to @glen_thomson_ @rosselliott3 for being crazy enough to help create it and @thehautelier without his crazy ideas it would have never have come to life
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Episode 7 of Suite Talk Podcast by Hotel Magazine is now LIVE!🎙️ In this episode of Suite Talk, hosts Tom Woollin and @declanwale are joined by @thehautelier , Founder of @houseofgodshotel , for a candid and entertaining conversation on building one of hospitality’s boldest boutique brands. Recorded at the soon-to-open House of Gods in Canary Wharf, Mike shares the unconventional journey from nightclub promoter and hostel founder to creating immersive hotels built around escapism, storytelling and “treat me like I’m famous” luxury. From chaotic opening nights and accidental Rolls-Royce purchases to rethinking what boutique hospitality should actually mean, this episode dives into the realities of building a disruptive hotel brand without following the traditional rulebook. Proudly sponsored by @labottegacollective ! Subscribe and listen to the full episode now – available on all major podcast platforms #SuiteTalkPodcast #HotelMagazine
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Keep your eyes peeled for the latest episode Suite Talk Podcast by Hotel Magazine!🎙️ In this episode of Suite Talk, hosts Tom Woollin and @declanwale are joined by @thehautelier , Founder of @houseofgodshotel , for a candid and entertaining conversation on building one of hospitality’s boldest boutique brands. Proudly sponsored by @labottegacollective ! Mark your calendars for 8th May - available on all major podcast platforms!🗓️ #SuiteTalkPodcast #HotelMagazine
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One of the most unique experiences in Scotland… @houseofgodshotel “Treat me like I’m famous”… Glass of fizz on arrival, bottle chilling in your room, cocktails delivered to your door, bar tab, milk & cookies before bed, Moët from the vending machine & much, much more. If you want to party like a rockstar for the night, everything you could possibly want awaits you in the House of Gods. ✨
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I’ve been slow to share this one, but the creative for Leith Social Club from last year was a cracking project to be part of. Tam O’ Shanter pub at the bottom of Leith Walk, a change of hands, and a blank canvas. The concept was late 80’s into early 90s… and creating a time-capsule brand that feels like history, but looks like now. Visually we leaned into nostalgic artwork, 90’s editorial layouts, Acid House smileys, Hacienda hazard stripes, a Burberry pool table, type styled on Neville Brody’s era at The Face magazine and distinctly retro colours – all built as a homage to the subcultures of that era. All of the work across brand design, web design, artwork & production was tackled pre-launch in a quick turnaround, alongside the fit-out before the Oasis fuelled Fringe frenzy coming to town. Belter of a project! p.s that’s Bez from Happy Mondays 😄 ––– → @workbypage → workbypage.com Creds: Interiors Photography @jodiemannphotography Client, Interiors & Concept @thehautelier #branding #creative #branddesign
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Weekends.
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Bts stuff #blend #sprezzatura 📸 @rachelblackdunlop
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