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Village Club Hotel, a collection of 33 hotels across the UK, has appointed Russell WBHO to add 48 bedrooms to its Ashton-under-Lyne property, Greater Manchester.
Constructed across four upper storeys, the multi-million-pound project, will see the new rooms connected to the main building which is now under construction.
However, the building will remain open throughout the construction – via a link bridge.
The contract follows Russell WBHO’s development of new hotel and bedroom layouts for Village Hotels. Ashton is the first in a series of projects to implement these improved layouts in a bid to make the “most efficient” use of space.
An additional extension in the Midlands is also in the pipeline with Russell WBHO in a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) to develop the design and carry out the construction.
Over the last decade, Russell WBHO has delivered more than 2,500 hotel rooms for major operators across the UK including Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Accor, Premier Inn, Motel One, Holiday Inn, Travelodge, Radisson and Dalata Hotel Group.
Andrew Weisz, head of property at Village Hotels, said: “Following the team’s successful development of a new design model, we’re pleased to once again work with Russell WBHO to bring a significant extension to Village Hotel Ashton.
“Leveraging Russell WBHO’s proven sector expertise, this project will bring significant capacity to Village Hotel Ashton with minimal disruption to other guests and members on site. We look forward to working with Gareth and the team to complete this project over the coming weeks and months.”
Gareth Russell, managing director at Russell WBHO, added: “Drawing on our vast experience of the hotel sector, we’re looking forward to working with Village Hotels Ashton to complete their 48—bedroom extension.
“Our team is delivering a full turnkey service, including the fit out. All the work will be carried out while the hotel remains open with measures in place to prevent any disruption.”
