New boutique hotel launches in York amid £2m refurb

A new boutique townhouse hotel, New Holgate, has opened its doors in York, following a £2 million-pound refurbishment. Originally a pair of Grade II listed Victorian townhouses built in 1846, New Holgate has been completely renovated and redesigned, with the vision to create a “home away from home for couples, families and solo travellers”. Acquired late last year by York businessman, Nick Bradley, who has built his career specialising in real estate and hospitality. Arranged over four floors, the townhouse comprises 12 individually designed bedrooms, which include three room types, King, Double and Luxury Family suites. The interior of the hotel has been designed by Yorkshire interior design practice, Studio Two Interiors, to create a “unique hybrid of history meeting modern sophistication”. With nods to York’s industrial heritage and nearby Holgate Bridge, which was built in 1911, iron-inspired fixtures and artwork. With sustainability being one of the key aspects of the hotel’s vision, many of the building’s original features have been carefully restored and measures have been taken to help reduce its carbon footprint including installing on-site electric vehicle chargers for guests to use during their stay. The hotel also benefits from an intimate board room where guests can work and hold private meetings and events and an on-site private car park which has spaces for 12 vehicles. Bradley said: “We are thrilled to have officially opened our doors and welcomed our first guests to New Holgate. We are proud to have brought a new addition to York’s hotel scene, creating a quirky, unique and luxurious townhouse where everyone can feel at home in our city. “Having carefully restored the Grade II listed buildings, working with Studio Two Interiors to design the interiors, we are delighted with how our vision of combining the hotel's heritage and bringing it into the modern world has come to life.” He added: “Our team is dedicated to giving our guests a warm, welcoming and personal service and we look forward to welcoming visitors from all over the world. We are also developing exciting plans to be able to create a space for local businesses and residents to enjoy New Holgate.”