Double Tree by Hilton hotel for Liverpool
HOTELS giant Hilton Worldwide is bringing its Double Tree by Hilton brand to Liverpool, a move which will create 70 jobs.
The hotelier has signed a franchise agreement with property owner Municipal Annex to open an 87-room hotel in the city’s former Municipal Annexe on the corner of Sir Thomas and Dale Street.
The new hotel is expected to open in summer 2013. It will be the first Double Tree by Hilton property in the city, joining others in Leeds, Manchester and London, which have recently been acquired and rebranded.
The Grade II-listed building, built in 1865 be be transformed to offer upscale bedrooms, a restaurant, executive lounge, opulent spa and swimming pool, as well as conference and events facilities.
The hotel will be operated and managed by Sanguine Hospitality on behalf of Municipal Annex .
Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, Europe & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said, “Liverpool has fast become one of Hilton Worldwide’s most exciting cities in the UK, already featuring our upscale Hilton and economy Hampton by Hilton brands.
“As our portfolio of hotels grows, I am delighted to see another superb DoubleTree by Hilton project joining the nearly 60 that are already either trading or under development across Europe.”
Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, “DoubleTree by Hilton is looking forward to welcoming this neighbourhood gem to our growing portfolio in the UK which currently features 17 open hotels.
“Liverpool is world-renowned for its culture, art and music – we look forward to welcoming travellers to Liverpool next year with our delicious, signature chocolate chip cookie at check-in.”
Dr Marwan Koukash, of Municipal Annex who led the regeneration of the property said: “Delivering an architecturally significant building of the standard of DoubleTree by Hilton for Liverpool has been many years in the making.
“It has been crucial to find the right partners to deliver my vision for a world-class destination hotel and venue for the city. I am delighted we have agreed management terms with Sanguine Hospitality, who have a reputation for delivering excellence in hotels, as well as a world class hotel brand – DoubleTree by Hilton.”
Simon Matthews-Williams, chairman of Sanguine Hospitality, added, “Dr Koukash is a visionary, and we are delighted to be working with him to bring to life his vision for an upscale hotel in a world class city like Liverpool.
“We also have a super partner in DoubleTree by Hilton, a brand we are currently operating quite successfully in Bristol and Chester.”
