Malmaison Hotel du Vin has been in talks Stratford Town Trust with the aim of transforming two Trust-owned Georgian buildings into a stylish 48-bed hotel and bistro with private event spaces.
Once planning consent is obtained, it is expected the hotel would open by the end of 2016, creating jobs for at least 60 people.
Facilities at the hotel will include meeting and private dining rooms, a Bistro and a separate banqueting room with the capacity to seat 80 diners. The development will be in keeping with the Grade II listed status of the buildings.
Paul Roberts, CEO of Malmaison Hotel du Vin, said, “We are extremely excited about opening Hotel du Vin in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. The hotel’s lifestyle brand is a perfect fit for those attracted to the stunning and thought-provoking Shakespearean sites that make Stratford-upon-Avon such a global destination. This development represents Malmaison Hotel du Vin’s significant growth prospects and commitment to deliver exceptional customers experience in stunning surroundings.”
Helen Munro, Chief Executive of Stratford Town Trust said: “The Trust has been looking for a way to enhance the Rother Street area, making the most of the beautiful buildings, independent businesses and bustling marketplace. We are confident Malmaison Hotel du Vin with its track record of individual prestige hotels in historic buildings will be a great addition to Stratford.”