AccorHotels takes over Portland
THE management of the Portland Hotel in central Manchester, formerly operated by Thistle, has been taken over by AccorHotels, ahead of a planned £3m revamp of the facility.
It doubles AccorHotels’ room-count across the UK and Ireland to 2,031.
The hotel will be rebranded the ibis Styles Manchester Portland Street hotel, overlooking Piccidilly Gardens and will be operated under a management agreement with Amaris Hospitality.
It will undergo an extensive investment funded by Amaris Hospitality to transform it into the “unique energetic spirit of an ibis Styles”.
During the refurbishment period, the hotel will continue to trade under its current name, The Portland Hotel. The refurbishment is expected to finish in summer 2016.
The actual building will continue to by owned by Amaris Hospitality, which owns Thistle.
Jamboree FoodFest & Bar will also open as part of the new hotel. Having just opened at Blackfriars in London, this will see Jamboree open its first joint outside the capital.
Bosses say it will offer diners robust, exciting and moreish flavours from around the world, celebrating culture, diversity and global adventure in food and drink form, with a party atmosphere of sunny climes and laid back vibes.
The hotel is the first ibis Styles in Manchester, joining its network of five ibis brand hotels across the city.
Thomas Dubaere, managing director AccorHotels UK & Ireland said: “We are delighted to announce the signing of the first ibis Styles in Manchester and our fifth ibis brand hotel in this key gateway city.
“The openings throughout 2015 strengthen our presence and demonstrate our commitment to strengthening the portfolio across our economy segment. The significant increase in the number of rooms under the ibis Styles brand to 2,031 is another important step in our ambitious expansion plans for our UK network.
“We are also proud to open our second Jamboree in the UK following its successful launch in London proving our ability to open stand-alone F&B offerings with our key partners.”
