York: Medieval-inspired 46-suite hotel to open in Micklegate
Jobs will be created in York when a new hotel opens in the medieval heart of the city later this month.
The new aparthotel is described as a “thoughtful and sustainable 21st century response to the history of Micklegate”. The 46-suite hotel, which has been designed by York architects brown + company, features self-contained apartment units that are aimed at people having longer stays in York. It is being operated by SuperCity, which already has similar aparthotels in London, Manchester, Leeds, Brighton and Edinburgh.
Roger Walters, founder and chairman of SuperCity, said: “Our design team has worked very closely with the team at brown + company. The original exterior was agreed with the City of York Council after careful deliberation to make the building blend in with the character of York.”
The aparthotel had been due to open in 2023 but this was delayed for archaeological work after part of York’s medieval wall was found at the site. Mr Walters said 12.5 full-time and four part-time jobs will be created by the new hotel.