Planning permission granted for aparthotel in Manchester’s Gay Village
EKPS secured consent in September 2017 for the conversion of 40 Chorlton Street in Manchester 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.”
The Staying Cool aparthotel is proposed to open in late 2018.
