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Wykeland Group has submitted revised planning applications for a £25m hotel development in Hull city centre under the Marriott Moxy brand.
The seven-storey hotel is proposed for Waterhouse Lane, opposite the Connexin Live arena. If approved, the project will provide 122 bedrooms and mark the first hotel built in the city since 2017.
The developer already holds planning permission for the site but has filed new designs to meet specific requirements for the Moxy brand.
The scheme sits adjacent to the recently restored Castle Buildings and the former Earl de Grey pub.
Market research commissioned by Wykeland found that city centre hotel capacity is currently full for 100 nights of the year. The development aims to meet this demand while supporting the local visitor economy.
The ground floor will include a bar, food area, gym, and business centre. Wykeland will own the property, with Legacy Hotel Management Services appointed as the operator.
The site forms the final phase of a wider regeneration project. Wykeland recently completed a £2m restoration of the Grade II-listed Castle Buildings, which had remained derelict for more than 50 years.
Molly Turpie, senior manager for international hotel development at Marriott International, said: “Hull is a city with a strong cultural identity and growing visitor appeal, making it an ideal location for Moxy’s playful, design-led approach.”
Jonathan Stubbs, development director at Wykeland, added: “Approval of the planning application will pave the way for the development of a high-quality new hotel that the business community, the tourism and hospitality sectors, and visitors to Hull have been crying out for.”
