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MULTIMILLION POUND REFURBISHMENT
OF THE COMET HOTEL NOW COMPLETE
The Comet Hotel is located in Hertfordshire To remedy this, St Albans based
at the junction of the Barnet by-pass with St Selectaglaze installed 104 secondary
Albans Road on a busy roundabout, close to glazed units. The secondary windows were
the Selectaglaze office and factory. made bespoke to ensure the best fit and
included four different systems, specific to
Formerly known as the Ramada Hatfield, the project’s needs. All units were finished
the Comet’s multimillion pound in white to match with the original external
refurbishment which began in 2017 is now windows.
complete. A new three storey extension
block, annexed to the rear of the hotel has
added a further 52 rooms which reflects
and enhances the silhouette of the heritage The new secondary glazing to this Hatfield
building. This new extension is shared landmark will now help lower energy
with a student residential development. bills and afford the guests a good night
In addition, the hotel has also opened its sleep, along with those visiting the hotel
own independent restaurant, ‘Element Bar guaranteed a pleasant experience.
& Kitchen’. A replica of the Comet Racer,
mounted on a 20ft high pylon stands tall Established in 1966, Royal Warrant Holder
outside the hotel. Selectaglaze is the leading specialist in the
design, manufacture and installation of
The hotel had retained the building’s
secondary glazing.
original crittal sash windows but this did
not provide the required level of noise Contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271
insulation to a number of the guestrooms, email: [email protected] or
restaurant and function spaces. visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk