Back in October we reported on plans for a new Moxy Hotel in Newcastle on Tyne. Now a planning application has been submitted for a new £18million Moxy Hotel at Newcastle Helix on Tyneside, the city’s 24-acre urban Innovation centre. The site is close to St James’ Park and was the former Tyne Brewery site.
The 195-bedroom, eight-floor Moxy by Marriott will feature a ground floor restaurant/cafe and bar.
Moxy by Marriott is targeting the business/corporate market as well as visitors to the centre of Newcastle on Tyne.
Moxy is Marriott International’s ‘millennial-focused boutique hotel’ concept. Other Moxy Hotels typically feature public spaces ranging from libraries and plug-in zones, to lounges and bars, with tech offerings including keyless mobile entry, mobile check in and check out, internet TV featuring the likes of Netflix and YouTube plus free wi-fi.
Moxy by Marriott currently has 13 hotels open and under development in the UK with three in Greater London including Heathrow, two in both Glasgow and Edinburgh plus hotels in Southampton, Slough and York.
The proposed Helix site for the new Moxy is a prominent gateway to Newcastle on Tyne. It features science, tech and healthcare businesses.
Subject to planning approval from Newcastle City Council, the new Moxy Newcastle on Tyne is looking to open its doors in late 2021/early 2022.