The building which housed the former headquarters of Durham County Council is to be converted into an 81-bedroom Hotel Indigo.
The Grade II-listed Old Shire Hall in Durham city centre will become a Hotel Indigo and will include a 150-cover Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill.
Built in 1896, Old Shire Hall is regarded as a fine example of late Victorian architecture. Period features in the building such as tiled marble staircases, wood panelling and stained glass windows will be retained. The circular debating chamber and lobby room will also remain, as the new restaurant and a cocktail bar.
Hotel Indigo Durham is scheduled to open in the autumn of 2017.
