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NPD opens 32
room mansion
Caer Rhun Hall
Northern Powerhouse Developments
(NPD), has announced the opening of
its latest property – Caer Rhun Hall, a
three-storey, late-Victorian mansion.
The luxury accommodation is set in
20 acres of parkland and gardens and
is the latest addition to the company’s
portfolio of 18 hotels either open or in
development.
The grade-II listed building was
acquired two years ago and has
undergone an extensive, multi-million
pound refurbishment, creating 32
bedrooms. NPD said the hotel will add
further rooms in the grounds, growing
to around 80 rooms by the end of 2019.
Richard Lewis, CEO of NPD Hotels,
said: “Caer Rhun Hall is a magnificent
property in a wonderful location in the
heart of the Conwy Valley, bordering
Snowdonia National Park.
“Our sympathetic refurbishment
has created a venue which will initially
operate as luxury accommodation with
breakfast, and which will also cater for
weddings and events.In the next 18
months we will add a restaurant and
spa as we develop Caer Rhun into a
manor house with boutique feel – a
destination hotel and spa.”
In May, NPD announced the
acquisition of Grade II listed Monk
Fryston Hotel near Selby, boosting its
portfolio of Yorkshire properties which
also includes the Imperial Crown Hotel
in Halifax, the Old Golf House Hotel
in Huddersfield and Scarborough’s
Esplanade Hotel.
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HOTEL OPENINGS
Yotel to open
second Glasgow
hotel
Hotel brand Yotel has announced plans
to open its second hotel in Scotland
and fifth in the UK.
The new property in Glasgow’s city
centre will open in November 2019
and bring the brand’s key count in
the UK to 823 as part of its European
expansion strategy.
Located in the city centre
location opposite Glasgow’s Central
Station, the new hotel will see the
Westergate building on Argyle Street
transformed into a 256-room hotel,
and will feature a destination rooftop
bar and bowling alley.
CEO Hubert Viriot said: “Glasgow
is a forward-looking city that has real
vibrancy and energy, bolstered by careful
planning and investment initiatives.
The city is building on its excellent
infrastructure and is shaping up to be a
world-class business destination.
“These were all important
characteristics that helped us choose
Glasgow as our next UK location and
we’re excited to be part of the positive
momentum that is driving growth in
the city.”
Caer Rhun Hall is a
magnificent property
in a wonderful location
in the heart of the
Conwy Valley, bordering
Snowdonia National Park
Richard Lewis, CEO, NPD Hotels
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APPOINTMENTS
New general
manager for
landmark
Manchester hotel
The Midland
Jens Hallman has been appointed the
position of general manager for the
four silver AA star, Midland Hotel in
Manchester.
An experienced hotelier from
Cheshire, Hallman will lead the 500
strong team at the 312-bed hotel, which
boasts a luxury spa, two award-winning
restaurants, bar and lounge as well as
14 conference and meeting rooms.
Hallman joins with over 20 years’
experience in the industry, having
started his career in Stockholm. He has
worked across some of the UK’s most
reputable brands, most recently as
cluster general manager for Radisson
Blu Glasgow, Park Inn Glasgow and
Radisson RED Glasgow.
Hallman said: “It’s an honour and
a privilege to have the opportunity to
manage this iconic hotel and work
with the fantastic team we have here.
The Midland is regarded as one of
Manchester’s finest hotels and it has
long been my desire to oversee the
operation here.
“The Midland has a long history of
evolving to meet the demands of the
modern guest whilst delivering the
highest levels of service. My focus is to
continue this evolution and ensure an
outstanding experience is delivered to
all of our guests and visitors.”
The hotel is part of the QHotels
portfolio and operated by the
UK’s leading independent hotel
management company, RBH.
September 2018