Exclusive hotel just a few weeks away from opening its doors

Manchester’s latest addition to the hotel scene is just a matter of weeks away from opening.

The final touches are being made at Hotel Indigo which is next door to Victoria Station.

And the management team who will run the hotel when it opens in October have already been appointed.

James McDevitt has been appointed as general manager, bringing with him 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry.

James has previously held positions with InterContinental Hotels and Resorts in three countries before arriving in the UK to work with brands that include Guoman, DeVere Collection, Macdonald Hotels and Resorts and Hotel du Vin.

James is joined by director of sales Nicola Staley.

Nicola has worked in the hotel and hospitality arena for over 20 years and has a wealth of experience including 17 years driving and directing sales for Marriott International’s luxury and lifestyle brands in the North West.

In her new role, Nicola will be responsible for leading a highly effective sales and marketing team, focused on developing and securing new relationships with businesses throughout Manchester and the wider regional area.

Mamucium bar

Andrew Green has also joined the team as executive chef.

Andrew will take the helm at Mamucium, a 120-seat restaurant and bar and at M Café, a cosy 75 seat café located within the beautifully restored Grade ll listed City Buildings.

The double AA Rosette winning chef, who was born and raised in Manchester, will serve up a menu of popular dishes influenced by his northern roots for diners to enjoy.

Andrew takes the helm at Mamucium, after moving across from the city’s prestigious 5-star Lowry Hotel.

The hotel will be managed by leading third-party management company Interstate Hotels & Resorts, which operates more than 70 hotels and resorts across the UK.

James Mc Devitt said: “I am thrilled to be involved in what is such an exciting new opening in Manchester city centre.

“We have developed a first-class hotel and the offering will continue to raise the standard set in the city.

“The Hotel Indigo brand is fantastic and its ethos of celebrating the neighbourhood, heritage and history of its hotel location is perfect for this cultural area of Manchester.

“To have two talents such as Nicola and Andrew on the team is incredible and we are all very excited about the possibilities and opportunities for the hotel that lie ahead.”

BH Group is the developer that owns the building the hotel is situated in.

James Houlston, managing cirector of BH Group, said: “The team that we have put in place to manage the hotel is second to none and I am delighted to have them on board.

“Hotel Indigo Manchester – Victoria Station has been designed to be a unique offering for the city and this is represented throughout.

“From the bedrooms through to the menu at Mamucium we are celebrating Manchester and its heritage.

“I am confident that under the direction of James, Nicola and Andrew, this will become a landmark destination for the city.”

The 187-room boutique hotel is housed across the recently restored Grade II listed ‘City Buildings’ and what has already become an iconic, brand new 14 story, rotunda tower that sits at its side.