Mercure Leeds Centre hotel set to open in September

The New Ellington Hotel in the heart of Leeds’ financial district will relaunch as the Mercure Leeds Centre this September.

The property was originally acquired by Splendid Hospitality Group in 2016, and the new design of the the property has been inspired by the city’s tailoring heritage. The hotel features 59 bedrooms and a restaurant called Loom, with the group claiming it “promises a new experience for business and leisure guests”.

Stuart Bailey, CEO of Splendid Hospitality, said: “With the launch of the Mercure Leeds Centre, we aim to fulfil the growing demand for quality and good-value accommodation that people will remember and return to.”

Ruslana, GM Mercure Leeds, added: “I will be very happy to build my team who will support me in the creation of a hotel whose atmosphere and ethos reflects my own values: the importance of discussion, laughter, celebration, introducing like-minded people, enjoying quality locally-sourced food and rejoicing in the creation of a sophisticated but excellent value city-centre hub.”