We are delighted to welcome Ian Taylor of Kaleidoscope Hotels and lighting designer Susan Lake to this year’s Power Breakfast, interviewed by Boutique Hotelier’s Managing Editor Zoe Monk

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Ian Taylor, Co-Owner, Kaleidoscope Hotels

Susan

Susan Lake, Design Director, Susan Lake Lighting Design Ltd

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Zoe Monk, Managing Editor, Boutique Hotelier

Join us for a conversation with Ian Taylor of Kaleidoscope Hotels and Susan Lake, exploring Ian’s journey from the corporate world to building properties with real personality, including Homewood, The Bird, Bishopstrow and Dukes.

Interviewed by Boutique Hotelier’s Managing Editor Zoe Monk, the conversation will explore the realities of running an independent hotel business, the role of considered design and why character matters more than ever in hospitality.

📅 6th October 2026
🕣 08:30 – 10:00
📍 Hotel Business Stage

Power Breakfast 2026, in partnership with Sweeply

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Sweeply is the operational platform for calm mornings. Everything that changes on the floor reaches the people who need to know, as it happens. 

This Power Breakfast is open to Members of the Club, Senior Hoteliers, Interior Designers, and Architects. It's a great opportunity to network with industry peers over a relaxed morning session, and best of all, it's completely free to attend!

Yes! A light breakfast, including croissants and pastries, will be provided, along with complimentary coffee and tea, so you can arrive ready to enjoy the morning without needing to grab anything beforehand. All included free of charge.

RSVP your slot by completing the form below!