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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa in Chester, which is managed by Valor Hospitality Europe, is set to undergo an extensive refurbishment and extension programme.
To accommodate increasing demand at the 140-bedroom hotel, especially for residential spa breaks, work has now started on an extension which will see 79 new bedrooms, including suites added to the property. Space for additional car parking is also being created.
The design of the new bedrooms, led by interior designers Rethink Interiors, will take inspiration from the hotel’s rich history which was originally a manor house built in the 18th Century and once owned by pioneer balloonist Thomas Baldwin.
Artwork in the bedrooms will reflect this, as well as local scenes from around the city and Chester Zoo. The new bedrooms are due to be ready for guests in October 2017.
While the work on the bedrooms is underway, the courtyard outside the main entrance will be landscaped and extensive work will also take place in the reception, lounge and lobby areas.
Brian McCarthy, managing director of Valor Hospitality Europe, said: “The DoubleTree by Hilton Chester is a popular and successful hotel which is why we’re investing in its long-term future through the expansion.
“Chester is a growing market with a strong business community and is a leading leisure destination, especially as local attractions continue to expand and create greater demand in the area. The refurbishment will further establish the hotel as not just a hotel but a leading resort destination for both national and international travellers.”
The first phase of the renovation programme was completed at the end of 2016 and saw the opening of a brand-new restaurant, garden room and terrace.
