Application submitted for aparthotel in Manchester’s Gay Village
In June 2017, EKPS submitted a planning application to Manchester City Council seeking approval to convert 40 Chorlton Street into a high specification aparthotel.
The 41 unit scheme – which includes a rooftop extension – has been designed by Halliday Meecham Architects and will be operated by boutique service apartment operator Staying Cool.
The former cotton warehouse, which was once home to the Mash & Air bar-restaurant and Jongleurs comedy club, has stood empty for several years. It was acquired by the Cringle Corporation in 2014.
Joshua Senior, director at Cringle, said: “Given the location of the building and its particular loft-style features and appeal, interest in leasing the site was significant with strong bids received from a range of regional, national and international operators. We selected Staying Cool for their forward-thinking business style, attention to detail, quality and award-winning brand.”
Paul Taylor, co-founder of Staying Cool, said: “The building is a real gem, a classic Manchester warehouse, with tonnes of character. We believe that the significant redevelopment schemes in the immediate neighbourhood, including Kampus across the road, make this a perfect location for a design-led apartment hotel by Staying Cool.”
If its plans are approved, Cringle proposes to start the restoration and renovation works in the autumn of 2017 with the Staying Cool aparthotel earmarked to open in late 2018.
