The Art of Design Issue 42 2020 | Page 94

94 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