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Yotel has announced plans to open a new hotel in Belfast city centre in late 2026.
The new-build hotel will be situated in the historic Shaftesbury Square in central Belfast.
The hotel will feature 165 rooms all including Yotel signatures such as reclining SmartBeds, SmartTVs, and rain showers with Urban Jungle amenities.
It will also be home to a dynamic food and beverage concept, a 24/7 fitness centre and a meeting room.
Yotel’s expansion into Belfast is part of the brand’s broader strategy to expand to more cities across the world.
Rohan Thakkar, chief development officer, said: “We are delighted to bring Yotel to Belfast, a city that shares our unwavering passion for innovation and creativity. Yotel Belfast marks an exciting step forward in our global franchise strategy and strengthens our portfolio as the 35th signed hotel, bringing our total key count to nearly 8,000. We are thrilled to partner with Andras Hotels, one of the leading and largest operators in the region.”
Rajesh Rana, director of Andras Hotels, added: “We are excited to be bringing forward this project on a landmark site in the city. The investment of £17m will provide a modern accommodation option for global travellers and create high quality jobs for the community, establishing the hotel as a major asset to the growing tourism market in Belfast.
“The development will play an important role in transforming Shaftesbury Square, providing physical regeneration and bringing visitors to this important area. Our architects have done a wonderful job of designing a building that is modern but sits comfortably with the local context. We are now embarking on the planning process and consulting with community groups before beginning development in 2025.”
