Work has begun on a £4.5million project to redevelop the Grand Hotel in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex into a 20 bedroom boutique hotel.
The Grand Hotel was built in 1899 in a classic design. It closed in 2008 and is now in a poor state of repair.
Along with the 20 bedrooms the revamped Grand Hotel will also include a piano bar, restaurant, private dining and meeting rooms plus a spa.
Completion is expected by the end of 2015.

Details: www.sugarhutbrentwood.com