New hotel refurb pays homage to Swansea’s heritage
THE Mercure Swansea Hotel has revealed a locally inspired new look following an extensive refurbishment.
The renovation includes a transformation of 55 bedrooms and the public spaces, including the bar area, and uses a contemporary design that pays homage to Swansea’s industrial heritage.
Interior designer Helen Hooper of HH Interiors, who has previously worked with Jupiter Hotels on renovation projects across the UK, managed the project.
She said: “With Swansea, we wanted to create a sense of warmth and entertainment in a modern contemporary setting which marries and reflects the local contrast between city and countryside.
“We used a mixture of finishes, polished brass, faux marble and grey oak all creating levels of texture, and we have positioned bespoke artwork throughout the hotel to tell the local story of Swansea and the surrounding area.”
Additional locally inspired design features include ornamental copper gilded oyster shells, a quadriptych printed on aluminium in the restaurant and vintage silver cutlery items stamped in the Welsh language and hung in wooden frames in the public areas.
Other key design features that reference the local scenery and culture include artwork of Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas, bespoke local imagery printed on to the headboards and framed model sheep in the lounge space.
CEO of Jupiter Hotels Shane Harris said: “The investment in this property demonstrates our continued commitment to the growth and transformation of our hotel portfolio in the UK.
“The renovation of the Mercure Swansea Hotel showcases what’s to come this year as we increase hotel development and elevate customer experience in the mid-scale sector.”