The five-storey building which dates from the late 1960’s would be converted into a 133- bedroom hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant boasting tremendous views across to Edinburgh Castle and the historic Old Town.
The Rose Street extension to the store would also be demolished and a new building constructed with two ground-floor restaurants or retail units as well as the hotel entrance.
Construction work on the new hotel is expected to start in September, with an anticipated opening date in late 2018/2019.
Details: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/ebf/news/article/1862/hotel_plan_set_to_be_approved_for_old_bhs_building
