Today’s news in brief – 6/11/24
Dalata Hotel Group has entered an €83m (£69m) agreement to acquire the Radisson Hotel at Dublin Airport, pending regulatory approval. Strategically located near Terminal 2, the 229-room, four-star hotel offers extensive amenities and minimal initial investment requirements, having undergone significant refurbishment in 2019. The property also has future development potential, with planning approvals in place. Dalata intends to rebrand it as a Clayton hotel upon completion in 2025, aiming to enhance its service to airport passengers and boost economic growth in North Dublin.
In Kendal, the four-star Stonecross Manor is undergoing a £1m refurbishment to add new rooms, leisure facilities, and spa amenities, creating 12 jobs. The hotel, managed by Everbright Hotel Group, will reopen after a ground-floor remodel, with a second phase starting in January 2025. This upgrade includes a hotel extension and a revamped spa area, transforming Stonecross into a boutique destination with expanded services and luxurious offerings.
Kirklees Council in Huddersfield has allocated an additional £9.8m toward the George Hotel’s restoration, bringing the total to £30m. Once a prominent Grade II-listed building, the George has been closed since 2013 and will reopen as a Radisson RED in 2027. The council plans to add more rooms than initially proposed, aligning with Huddersfield’s regeneration goals to revitalise local tourism and economy while preserving the hotel’s historic character.
Stonehouse Court Hotel in the Cotswolds has reunited with Little Court, an original 17th-century coach house and stables. Plans are underway to transform Little Court into high-end Cotswolds accommodation by Spring 2025. Partnering with designers to highlight its historic charm while incorporating modern touches, the project includes landscaping that links the coach house to the main hotel, reinforcing Stonehouse’s commitment to heritage and sustainable tourism in the Stroud Valley.
