Roomzzz Aparthotel confirm second Manchester site
Roomzzz Aparthotel has announced its second site in Manchester which will be located in the £30m redevelopment of the iconic Corn Exchange in the city centre.
The new development, which will cost £13m, will merge the Roomzzz ‘New Generation’ concept, debuting in Chester in April 2015, which features bold and bright interiors, and uses the local culture of each hotel, such as sayings and landmarks, as parts of its design.
The Corn Exchange redevelopment will be the second historic site that Roomzzz has developed in Manchester, following the conversion of an urban mill on Princess Street.
Mark Walton, head of Roomzzz Aparthotel UK said that the demand in Manchester for Roomzzz is “substantial”, running at 100% occupancy week on week, calling the second location in close proximity to its existing property a “strategic game-changer for the brand.”
Mark Walton comments: “Our ability to operate multiple sites in the same city is tried, tested and proven in Leeds. Consumer requests for more Roomzzz illustrates the fact that the Aparthotel is an increasingly popular choice for booking accommodation in major UK cities.”
Roomzzz is partnering with Aviva Property Investors Trust, which owns the Corn Exchange, and working with hotel consultants Christie + Co and legal advice firm DWF, to develop the property.
Simon Green from Aviva, said: “We are committed to the full redevelopment of this remarkable building. The vision is to create a new legacy destination for the city and the Roomzzz Aparthotel investment will cement the future fortunes of Corn Exchange and act as a catalyst for an even more exciting regeneration of this part of the city centre.”
The site is expected to open in mid 2016 and will start to taking booking in the February of that year.
