Room2 Belfast hometel set to open this summer

Real estate investor and developer Lamington Group has announced the upcoming opening of room2 Belfast, the fourth outpost, and first property outside England, set to open later this summer. The new property will consist of 175 rooms across nine floors as well as a café, beautifully designed tea room, meeting and event spaces, a gym, bar, restaurant and a spacious lounge available for both guests and locals alike looking for an eco-friendly space to work, relax or catch-up with friends. Keeping in line with Lamington Group’s commitment to sustainability, the fully electric room2 Belfast includes occupancy-enabled rooms, two lab rooms, solar energy generation 100% renewable energy, local sourcing of materials, products and artwork. The building will have 100% of its embodied carbon rebalanced to zero on completion, and 100% of any operational carbon will be rebalanced to zero on an annual basis. This environmentally conscious approach aligns with Lamington Group’s commitment to be net zero by 2030. The property’s design is also focused on promoting a circular economy with progressive features throughout the whole hometel, including a café bar made with recycled glass, a reception desk created with soap bottles from the famed room2 Southampton and carpets made from recycled fishing nets. The team has also recently bought its own plastic shredder and moulder from the Sustainable Design Studio, to make items from plastic waste, hoping to inspire guests to reduce waste but also see waste as something with value. In addition, the on-site team will host regular sustainability workshops for guests and locals who are looking to learn how to adopt an eco-friendly routine into their everyday lives. The hometel will also support local talent, showcasing up and coming artists and designers throughout the design of the hometel as well as hosting live music shows and cooking masterclasses for budding locals. Hoping to give back to the Belfast economy as much as possible, room2 is also planning to hire the majority of on-site staff from the city. Room2 Belfast will be adopting the brand’s hometel identity, providing a place to live for anyone who steps through the door, paired with the seamless service and conveniences of a hotel. As well as mattress menus and 24-hour stays with check in and check out at 2pm, the building will have a laundry room, and co-working areas. Each bedroom will feature a fully equipped kitchenette and separate living space, providing the perfect base for a flexible city stay, whether guests are looking to visit for a night or a month. Michelle Thomas, Lamington Group’s new openings manager said: “We are so excited to expand our portfolio and open our biggest hometel to date in the vibrant city of Belfast. We want our hometel to provide a place of comfort for both locals and tourists, further making our mark in the hometel sector of the hospitality industry.”