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The Balmoral Hotel in Harrogate has been acquired by a team led by former Hotel Du Vin hotelier Nick Lawson and backed with significant private investment.
The 23-bedroom 4-star hotel is situated in a building that originally dates back to 1841. Then, in the 1970’s, the property was converted into a luxury hotel by a former chef to the royal family and has operated as a hotel and restaurant for over 30 years.
Lawson had this to say regarding the plans for the hotel: “When the Balmoral was first launched in the 70s it was all about great food, top notch service and a fantastic historic setting. We’re going to refresh that approach and once again make the hotel one of Harrogate’s top eating and drinking venues offering unique product delivered by knowledgeable, genuinely hospitable staff.
Nick Lawson is an experienced hotel executive with over 12 years’ experience with Malmaison and Radisson Edwardian Hotels and aims to launch a number of contemporary high quality townhouse hotels under the Bonne Nuit brand.
The freehold of the hotel situated close to the Harrogate International Centre was acquired for an undisclosed sum from HRH Group Ltd, with the business remaining open during the transition and continues to trade for business guests as well as a private event venue. Although already rated as four AA stars, its rooms and bar areas are expected to be completely refurbished over the coming months.
“Right now, the priorities are to bring a high quality and service focus to the management of the hotel and look after our guests really well as we plan the investment,” he added.
