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Hotel Indigo in Leeds has announced that it will open during the summer following a multi-million-pound investment.
The hotel with a connecting bar and restaurant The Banksia will be located on Lower Briggate with easy access from both Leeds train station and the city’s main shopping streets and Leeds Trinity.
Bringing more than 60 jobs to the city, the 4,173m2 hotel will feature 107 bedrooms, two meeting rooms for conferences and working lunches, and a 24/7 fitness centre.
This will be the 20th Hotel Indigo set to be opened by IHG Hotels and Resorts in the UK to date and it will showcase sustainability at its heart in line with the group’s commitment to responsible travel through its Journey to Tomorrow initiative. This will be reflected through the hotels with everything from the lighting through to waste management.
The hotel’s modern new restaurant, The Banksia, will be located on the ground floor and will offer a Mediterranean all-day dining option.
Simon Grace, general manager at Hotel Indigo Leeds, said: “We can’t wait to welcome the communities in and around Leeds in what is sure to be an exciting addition to Leeds city centre this summer. We pride ourselves on creating an inviting, vibrant space that guests can enjoy, with personal service throughout their stay, that makes them feel instantly at home.
“Bringing a taste of the sun-soaked Mediterranean, The Banksia bar and restaurant will become the perfect hub for after work drinks, or to wine, dine and dance the night away – whether people are looking for a private small plates meal with friends, or a large scale a la carte dining experience, The Banksia perfectly caters for it all. Signature Mediterranean flavours paired with fresh, simple, local ingredients will be brought to life by a team of talented chefs – and it’s just what Leeds needs to welcome the summer in style.”
Keval Thakerar, director of Belfont Hotels, the hotel’s owners, added: “Leeds is such a thriving city, and we can’t wait to become a part of it – we’re excited to throw open the doors and welcome our first guests to the brand-new site. Every Hotel Indigo is different, and this applies to our Leeds site, as we capture the essence of the city’s neighbourhood through unique touches.”
