Plans to convert the Commercial Buildings on Cross Street in central Manchester into a 290 bedroom hotel have been given the go-ahead by Manchester City Council. The new hotel we understand will be a Motel One. The Commercial Buildings are opposite the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. The 19th century façade will be retained but the rest of the building will be demolished and replaced with an eight-storey hotel with shops and a restaurant at ground level.

The Cross Street hotel will be the second Motel One in Manchester. The first, a 330-bedroom hotel, is already under construction in Whitworth Street.

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Published: 14 April 2014

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The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is to build a new centre for athletic development in the grounds of Pennyhill Park Hotel as part of the team's preparations for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The centre will provide an indoor 3G training space with associated gym, a changing room and training facility storage plus an external running track.

The RFU have enjoyed a ten year relationship with Pennyhill Park, having first made use of the hotel facilities in the build up to the triumphant Rugby World Cup 2003. The England team returned to Pennyhill in August 2008.

Pennyhill Park Hotel is a luxury 123 bedroom hotel and spa built in the 19th century and set in 120 acres of Surrey parkland between Ascot, Sunningdale and Wentworth. It is 40 minutes from Twickenham and 45 minutes from the centre of London.

Details: www.pennyhillpark.co.uk

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Published: 10 April 2014

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The Wellcome Collection in London embarked on a major development project last August to transform it into a bigger and bolder venue with gallery space and featuring a dramatic new spiral staircase. The Wellcome Collection will be open for venue hire again from May 2014.

The development will open up 30 per cent more gallery space and double the venue's capacity for public events. There will also be a new restaurant in addition to the existing cafe.
Level 1 of the Wellcome Collection includes a new gallery plus a new studio for live programmes. Level 2 houses the new restaurant. There is additional exhibition space and study space on both levels 2 and 3.

The Wellcome Collection is located in Euston Road, a short walk from Euston, Kings Cross and St Pancras International rail terminals. Euston and Euston Square are the nearest tube stations.

Details: www.wellcomecollection.org

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Published: 10 April 2014

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The Plough Inn at Fulford in York has just undergone a major refurbishment adding six new boutique bedrooms at the 300-year-old former coaching inn. The kitchen has also been extended and undergone a major facelift.

The bedrooms are ensuite and have flat screen televisions, tea and coffee making facilities and free wi-fi connection.

The Plough Inn at Fulford is a short drive from York station and easily accessible from the main A64. There is free parking at the inn.

Details: www.the-plough-inn-york.co.uk

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Published: 10 April 2014

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