The new owners of landmark Hartlepool hotel The Grand have opened its doors for a sneak preview.
The former Best Western hotel, in Victoria Road, closed in 2020 after its owners went into administration.
Otway Hotels then bought it and have now shown the dramatic transformation as new rooms and public spaces are completed.
Bar 1899 is already open, described as a "step into the grandeur of the past with a modern twist"
The 51 bedrooms will be ready by the middle of next month and then dining will be back at the Grand by early 2024, when guests and visitors can enjoy classic dishes served in Bar 1899 or more of a formal menu in the restaurant.
The Grand Hartlepool event spaces for corporate functions and milestone celebrations include the The Grand Ballroom and there will be more live live entertainment beginning in 2024 with live bands, tribute nights, and other events.
The hotel is in the process of obtaining a wedding licence, and once approved, The Grand Hartlepool will also be available as a venue for the big day.
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