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Radisson Blu planned in Sheffield
Plans for a new hotel which would form an integral part of Sheffield's Heart of the City II scheme are being opened for public consultation.
The new hotel would be branded a Radisson Blu. It would be built in two blocks separated by a new courtyard. One block would be housed in the 19th century Palatine Chambers in Pinstone Street with the other, a new connecting building on the site of Barkers Pool House on Burgess Street.
Radisson Blu Sheffield would have 154 bedrooms, conference and events facilities, a restaurant and bar as well as a rooftop bar and restaurant with views of the Peace Gardens and Winter Gardens.
Subject to planning approval, construction is due to start later this year with the opening of the hotel targeted for 2023.
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New Moxy Hotel planned in Newcastle on Tyne
Plans have been unveiled for a new hotel on a science and business park in Newcastle on Tyne. A seven-storey hotel with 160 bedrooms is set to be developed on the Newcastle Helix site which is close to Newcastle United's St James' Park stadium.
The new hotel would fly the Moxy Hotel flag – part of the Marriott group. This will be the first Moxy Hotel in the North East
Newcastle Helix business park is located on the site of a former brewery and includes university buildings as well as offering a base for science, tech and healthcare businesses.
The scheme is subject to planning permission from Newcastle City Council. If all goes to plan the new Moxy Hotel is looking to open its doors in late 2021.
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Liverpool Hotel changes operator
Legacy Hotels will be the future operator of the 30 James Street Hotel in Liverpool formerly part of the Signature Living portfolio.
The Grade II-listed, four-star 30 James Street Hotel opened in 2014. The hotel includes 63 nautical-themed rooms plus a rooftop terrace bar, events space and spa facilities.
Legacy Hotel has one other hotel in Liverpool - The Pullman Hotel Liverpool located at Kings Dock. The group also have one in development - a 13-storey Novotel with 221 bedrooms facing the New Royal Hospital and University of Liverpool campus.
30 James Street Hotel sits on the corner of James Street and The Strand in central Liverpool.
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New Hampton by Hilton approved at NEC
Plans have now been approved to build a new Hampton by Hilton Hotel close to the NEC in Birmingham.
The Hampton by Hilton hotel, with 203 bedrooms, will be built in the grounds of its sister hotel - the Hilton Metropole at the Birmingham NEC. The development will also include a multi-storey car park.
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Rugby League Museum coming to Huddersfield Hotel
A new National Rugby League Museum is set to be created in Huddersfield.
The museum will be based at the George Hotel in Huddersfield, the hotel where the sport was born 125 years ago.
The Grade II-listed George Hotel is set to form part of a revitalised St George's Square, including a refurbishment of Huddersfield station together with improved public spaces. The George Hotel has been closed since January 2013.
Work to renovate the interior and exterior of the George Hotel is scheduled to begin shortly, with plans for the galleries, exhibitions and interactive displays that will feature in the museum being drawn up soon.
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Approval for new hotel at the NEC
Plans to build a new hotel near the NEC in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. Final approval is expected this week.
The new hotel would be a Hampton by Hilton hotel. It would have 203 bedrooms. The hotel would service a wide range of future investments in the area including the HS2 high-speed rail link at the Birmingham Interchange, the NEC Masterplan, the UK Central Hub and the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The Hampton by Hilton hotel would be built in the grounds of its sister hotel - the Hilton Metropole at the Birmingham NEC.