Major investment planned as hotel changes hands

Rotherham’s largest independently-owned hotel is under new ownership.

The team behind its acquisition have now announced plans to invest a seven-figure sum in the three star venue with the aim of establishing Carlton Park Hotel as one of South Yorkshire’s premier destinations

The hotel is set to become the flagship destination for new owner Red Admiral Vintage, which plans to embark upon an extensive refurbishment programme starting in 2020.

Responsible for operating 18 hotels throughout the UK as well as a property portfolio, the purchase of Carlton Park marks a significant phase in the company’s plans to strengthen its position within the hotels and leisure industry. It also marks Red Admiral’s largest acquisition to date.

All staff employed at Carlton Park have been retained, with up to 20 additional jobs set to be created.

As part of the company’s future investment plans, the hotel’s conference and banqueting suites, reception areas and 80 bedrooms are set to be transformed – with some areas being reconfigured to reflect the changing way in which the venue is used by local businesses and community groups.

Lee Pemberton, director, Red Admiral Investments said: “Carlton Park is very much a sleeping giant within South Yorkshire’s economy. It is a hotel packed with potential. The venue is the largest we have acquired to date and our plans will place the venue at the heart of our future development and growth plans.

“Our plans are currently underway and our vision is for Carlton Park to become the flagship  of our growing hotel business, forming a key part of our future growth plans.”