April 11, 2017 CHANCELLORS HOTEL REOPENS AFTER £4M UPGRADE
A hotel at the University of Manchester has reopened after a £4m facelift.
The upgrade of Chancellors Hotel, a conference, wedding and leisure venue, involved refurbishments to its 68 standard bedrooms, four executive suites and bridal suite, including new furniture, fixtures and fittings and bathrooms.
Improvements were also carried out to all public areas, including the hotel reception, meeting rooms, corridors, bar, lounges and the conservatory. A new lift has also been installed along with a new plant room.
Recom Solutions, based in Salford Quays, managed the project and Manchester & Cheshire Construction was the main contractor.
Chancellors lies in 5.5 acres of gardens and comprises a grade II listed mansion with bedroom extension.
The mansion was built in 1850 for Sir Joseph Whitworth and in 1882 was leased to CP Scott, editor of The Manchester Guardian.
After Scott’s death, the property was bequeathed to the university and was the vice-chancellor’s residence until 1997, when it was converted into a hotel.
Recom’s team was led by director Jason McKnight and Gemma Price, who managed the project on a day-to-day basis.
The firm was appointed in March last year and managed the fast-track scheme from start to finish, including a feasibility study, obtaining planning and listed building consent, procuring all consultants and managing the tender process for the appointment of the main contractor.
Jason said: “The entire project took under 11 months from inception to completion, which was a massive feat for everyone concerned. Careful planning and preparation were paramount to achieving a successful outcome.
“We are delighted to add Chancellors Hotel to our portfolio of completed projects and proud to be delivering such fantastic schemes for clients such as the University of Manchester.”
Eugene O’Callaghan, commercial director at Manchester & Cheshire, said: “This prestigious project strengthens our ties with the University of Manchester and Recom, and underlines our expertise in the leisure and heritage sectors.”
Simon Mason, general manager at Chancellors Hotel, said: “We are thrilled to have reopened the hotel following an extensive refurbishment programme which was planned with precision and delivered to a high standard.
“The result is a fabulous new look across the hotel.”
Working alongside Recom and Manchester & Cheshire on the project were architects SDA Consulting, interior design agency Wilson Mason, structural engineers Thomasons and mechanical and electrical consultants from WYG.
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A general view of Chancellors Hotel is attached.
The second photograph shows, L-R, Simon Mason, Eugene O’Callaghan, Jason McKnight and Gemma Price, Recom’s head of operations and business development.
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Recom Solutions undertakes construction project management work across a range of sectors, including healthcare, education, retail and leisure, commercial and residential.
The company also provides a full range of consultancy services to assist in the delivery of high-quality projects. These services cover aspects including design, risk, quality, health and safety and sustainability.
For more information, contact Jason McKnight on 0161 478 1200 or via jason@recomsolutions.co.uk.
For more information on the company, visit www.recomsolutions.co.uk
Manchester & Cheshire Construction, based in Salford, undertakes building projects throughout the north west with a focus on the commercial, education, retail, industrial, residential and conservation sectors.
For more information on the company, visit www.mcconstruction.co.uk
For more information on Chancellors, visit www.chancellorshotel.co.uk