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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Historic English seaside hotel forced to close to get £20million renovation and become ‘landmark' destination resort
A HISTORIC English seaside hotel has closed for a £20 million renovation to become a "landmark" destination resort. Developers have revealed plans to redevelop the iconic seafront location into a four-to-five star hotel. Advertisement 3 An historic English seaside hotel has closed for a £20 million renovation Credit: Alamy 3 The Hotel Victoria, Newquay, will be transformed according to the developer's plans Credit: Alamy The landmark Hotel Victoria, Newquay, was bought at the end of last year by new owners, Nicolas James Group. A mainstay on Newquay's East Street since June 1899, the hotel closed suddenly last November following a number of relatively poor trading years. The developers purchased the 19th century landmark alongside various adjacent buildings. This includes Mexican restaurant, Senor Dicks, Bertie's nightclub and The Griffin Inn, the latter of which will continue to trade until the new development gets underway. Advertisement Read more Travel news Key features of the new hotel will include a complete overhaul of all guest rooms, suites and public areas. Developers will also introduce new and upgraded facilities including a luxurious spa and wellness centre, modern fitness facilities, multiple dining and bar options and a new swimming pool. They will also be carefully restoring the hotel's historic architectural features, preserving its unique character. Developers say the ambitious project aims to revitalise the building that will transform it into a new destination, contributing to the local economy and community. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Sixty staff were put under redundancy consultation before the hotel's closure but, unveiling the proposals on Monday, the developers say the new redevelopment could create around 100 jobs. 77 new apartments In addition to the hotel refurbishment, the proposals also include the development of up to 77 high-quality new apartments on the site around the hotel. Inside England Lionesses' luxury Euro 2025 hotel with butler service, stunning pool and 2 Michelin star restaurant The vision is to create a "high-quality development" that honours the hotel's heritage while offering modern amenities and new housing. Speaking to the Advertisement "Viability, when we eventually get the final design of the scheme, will determine whether or not there is any affordable housing - but the properties will not be priced out of regular market range. He added that the money would be put towards the root of the hotel's issues after falling into disrepair. "A truly unique opportunity" The new hotel will be part of the group's award-winning brand "The Nici". The Nici Bournemouth was named The Sunday Times' Best Coastal Hotel in the UK for 2023 and awarded 'Best New Hotel' for 2024 at the Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. Advertisement Nicolas Roach, chairman of the Nicolas James Group, spoke on the development before the public consultation: "We are incredibly excited to share our vision for the Hotel Victoria and surrounding area. "This is a truly unique opportunity to breathe new life into a landmark building and surrounding area, and we are committed to ensuring the redevelopment benefits everyone." Work could commence in 2026 The property developers have now carried out the public consultation which closed on 7 July. Following the deadline, they will review the community feedback which will help further refine the plans. Advertisement The aim is to then submit a formal planning application to Cornwall Council once the plans are finalised. Subject to planning approval, works will then commence on the site in early 2026. 3 The developers purchased the 19th century landmark alongside various adjacent buildings Credit: Nicolas James Group
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Historic English seaside hotel forced to close to get £20million renovation and become ‘landmark' destination resort
A HISTORIC English seaside hotel has closed for a £20 million renovation to become a "landmark" destination resort. Developers have revealed plans to redevelop the iconic seafront location into a four-to-five star hotel. 3 3 The landmark Hotel Victoria, Newquay, was bought at the end of last year by new owners, Nicolas James Group. A mainstay on Newquay's East Street since June 1899, the hotel closed suddenly last November following a number of relatively poor trading years. The developers purchased the 19th century landmark alongside various adjacent buildings. This includes Mexican restaurant, Senor Dicks, Bertie's nightclub and The Griffin Inn, the latter of which will continue to trade until the new development gets underway. Key features of the new hotel will include a complete overhaul of all guest rooms, suites and public areas. Developers will also introduce new and upgraded facilities including a luxurious spa and wellness centre, modern fitness facilities, multiple dining and bar options and a new swimming pool. They will also be carefully restoring the hotel's historic architectural features, preserving its unique character. Developers say the ambitious project aims to revitalise the building that will transform it into a new destination, contributing to the local economy and community. Sixty staff were put under redundancy consultation before the hotel's closure but, unveiling the proposals on Monday, the developers say the new redevelopment could create around 100 jobs. 77 new apartments In addition to the hotel refurbishment, the proposals also include the development of up to 77 high-quality new apartments on the site around the hotel. Inside England Lionesses' luxury Euro 2025 hotel with butler service, stunning pool and 2 Michelin star restaurant The vision is to create a "high-quality development" that honours the hotel's heritage while offering modern amenities and new housing. Speaking to the BBC, construction director Drew Wrintmore, said: "In order to be able to do that, we need to be able to have the engine of the residential development to be able to fund that. "Viability, when we eventually get the final design of the scheme, will determine whether or not there is any affordable housing - but the properties will not be priced out of regular market range. He added that the money would be put towards the root of the hotel's issues after falling into disrepair. "A truly unique opportunity" The new hotel will be part of the group's award-winning brand "The Nici". The Nici Bournemouth was named The Sunday Times' Best Coastal Hotel in the UK for 2023 and awarded 'Best New Hotel' for 2024 at the Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. Nicolas Roach, chairman of the Nicolas James Group, spoke on the development before the public consultation: "We are incredibly excited to share our vision for the Hotel Victoria and surrounding area. "This is a truly unique opportunity to breathe new life into a landmark building and surrounding area, and we are committed to ensuring the redevelopment benefits everyone." Work could commence in 2026 The property developers have now carried out the public consultation which closed on 7 July. Following the deadline, they will review the community feedback which will help further refine the plans. The aim is to then submit a formal planning application to Cornwall Council once the plans are finalised. Subject to planning approval, works will then commence on the site in early 2026.
BBC News
24-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Closed Newquay landmark to see £20m revival investment
About 100 new jobs could be created in Newquay as part of plans to spend £20m on a well-known landmark hotel, developers have to redevelop the Hotel Victoria and neighbouring buildings have been unveiled to the public by the Nicolas James Group and include a four to five-star hotel, along with 77 new hotel, a mainstay on Newquay's East Street since 1899, closed suddenly last November with its accompanying nightclub, pub and Mexican of Newquay Drew Creek said reinvesting into the community was important. He said: "The question around the apartments and the housing that they're producing here is always the question, are they truly affordable?"Are they in the reach of local people, which is of course what we desperately need here in Newquay."Unveiling the proposals on Monday, construction director Drew Wrintmore said the development would create 100 jobs in the said: "In order to be able to do that, we need to be able to have the engine of the residential development to be able to fund that."Viability, when we eventually get the final design of the scheme, will determine whether or not there is any affordable housing... but the properties will not be priced out of regular market range." Mr Wrintmore said the money would be put towards the root of the hotel's said: "High-end hotels in vibrant towns work really, really well, but they need to be done properly. "The hotel itself, the fabric is almost falling apart, especially the roof of it."The investment in it, a lot of it you'll see, but a lot of it you won't see because it will be buried in the fabric of the building." Resident Linda said it would be a "crying shame" to build new apartments next to the hotel said: "If it keeps its front, as it says on those pictures, then that's fine. "But to build cardboard boxes next door that we can walk down the barrow fields and see, I think is a shame. It's a crying shame."Jenny Jelbert, from the town, said she was "concerned about losing heritage places and overcrowding".Max Pocklington cleaned the windows of the hotel for 20 years before it said such investment was needed and he was "very happy" with the plans."I think it's going to be very good," he said.
