Aparthotel plan for city centre union headquarters
LUXURY MAKEOVER TO INCLUDE BOUTIQUE AND BARS
NEWCASTLE developer the Malhotra Group has unveiled plans to create a luxury aparthotel with a glass lift and rooftop bar in a prominent Newcastle city centre building.
The growing leisure, care and property group, based in Newcastle, has secured 1 Mosley Street in Newcastle, the current base for the GMB union, which it plans to redevelop in a scheme that aims to be one of the first to regenerate the East Pilgrim Street area.
In a move to complement its nearby Grey Street Hotel, the group plans to plough £7m into bringing the whole building to life with 23 one- and two-bedroom apartments, three upmarket bars and a boutique.
A large empty void between the building’s Pilgrim Street wall and the neighbouring property could also be filled with a glass capsule lift, which guests could use to reach the rooftop gardens and bar, with views across the city.
A large luxury bar is proposed for the ground floor and plans are being developed to bring the basement level back to its former glory, to house a luxury members’ club providing music and entertainment, aimed at 35 to 50-year-olds, with jazz, cabaret and a collection of vintage wines and spirits.
Around 25 jobs will be created through the scheme’s construction and a further 25 employees will be needed once the hotel opens.
Chairman Meenu Malhotra said: “This will be the first part of the regeneration of that area and the directors are all very excited and raring to go on this project.
“The apartments will complement our Grey Street Hotel and the company is determined to save all the historic features of the building, including a grand staircase leading to the boutique and the members’ club.
“The company is delighted to have got this opportunity to bring this iconic corner block back into full use, and give it another lease of life.
“The GMB has occupied the building for a long time and maintained it well but we want to give it a new life with a very different use, which will attract guests from across the North East and beyond.
“As a company, Malhotra Group feels it is very important to save such beautiful buildings within the city, and are very grateful to the city council and to English Heritage for how they have supported this project, which will bring this part of Newcastle back to life.
“This development is going to be a leader in its segment because we take pride in whatever we do.”
Earlier this year the firm acquired 42-50 Grey Street, which it is transforming into its new headquarters.