Hastings Hotels have acquired Windsor House in the centre of Belfast and plan to convert the former office block into a new 200-bedroom hotel. Windsor House, built in 1974, is one of the tallest buildings in Ireland.

Hastings Hotels plan to convert the building into the Belfast Grand Central Hotel with a scheduled opening in 2018. The hotel will also include a restaurant and bar, meeting facilities and a range of serviced apartments. It is located in Bedford Street in Belfast.

Hastings is one of Northing Ireland's leading hotel groups. Its portfolio includes the nearby Europa Hotel as well as the five-star Culloden Estate and Spa plus the Slieve Donard in Newcastle, Co Down.

Details: www.hastingshotels.com