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Harrogate hotelier swoops with Balmoral acquisition

The Balmoral Hotel in Harrogate has been acquired by a team led by former Hotel Du Vin hotelier Nick Lawson and backed with significant private investment.

The freehold of the hotel, situated close to the International Centre on King’s Road, was acquired for an undisclosed sum from HRH Group Ltd.

The business has remained open during the transition and continues to trade for leisure and business guests and as a private event venue.

Although already rated as four AA stars, its rooms and bar areas are expected to be completely refurbished over the coming months.

Nick Lawson, an experienced hotel executive with over a dozen years’ experience with Malmaison and Radisson Edwardian Hotels, aims to launch a number of contemporary high quality townhouse hotels under the Bonne Nuit brand.

He said: “The Balmoral is a great property with fantastic potential as a destination hotel venue in

Harrogate. Over the years it has seen significant investment and with some TLC and fresh thinking, it is going to become a very special place to eat, drink, socialise and stay.“

The 23-bedroom four-star hotel is situated in a building that was originally three townhouses dating back to 1841.

The property was converted into a luxury hotel in the 1970s by a former chef to the royal family and has operated as a hotel and restaurant for over 30 years.

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