Global hotel giant Hilton has announced that it is to develop a hotel in Plymouth on the site previously occupied by the Quality Hotel on The Hoe.
Work is expected to start next year on the 150-bed Hilton Garden Inn, which will also feature a skybar overlooking Plymouth Sound.
Plymouth is one of six cities across Europe which will see the development of Hilton-branded hotels in the coming couple of years. The others include Berlin, Venice and Bologna.
The Plymouth development follows a franchise agreement with Propiteer Hotels, which was selected by Plymouth City Council to develop the site of the former Quality Hotel, which has demolished after being derelict for a number of years.
Development of the site will also see 142 residential apartments built in three separate blocks.
Propiteer Hotels Limited currently have a number of construction projects ongoing across the UK, focusing on the branded hotels and residential sectors.
Since 2016, Propiteer Hotels has been a strategic partner for Hilton with one of the latest hotel development projects including Hilton Garden Inn in Peterborough, which is due to open later this year. They are also developing a £16m Hilton Hampton Inn at Exeter Airport.
Mike Aspinall, director of Propiteer Hotels, said:
“We are delighted to be investing in Plymouth and to have secured this outstanding location. Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth marks a further collaboration with Hilton and builds on our successful partnership. We look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy the beautiful views of The Sound at what will be the finest hotel in the city.”
Graham Dodd, managing director, development, UK & Ireland, Hilton, said:
“Plymouth is very high on our list of strategic locations in the UK.
“Our aim is to shine a spotlight on Plymouth within our global network, encouraging both domestic and international visitors to this historic city.
“With Propiteer Hotels Limited being a long-term strategic partner for Hilton, we look forward to working closely with them and the council on this fantastic property.”
