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This is who will be operating Chester's five-star Grosvenor Hotel after refurbishment
Martin Property Group will lead a major refurbishment and later run the hotel, aiming to protect Cheshire’s only five-star destination.
Martin Property Group will refurbish and operate the Chester Grosvenor, partnering with the Grosvenor Estate to secure the future of Cheshire's only five-star hotel. The partnership aims to create an exceptional destination of national and international appeal.
Current operator Bespoke Hotels confirmed the hotel will close on September 30 after the discovery of RAAC in the building. Within 24 hours, the Grosvenor Estate stepped in to ensure the site's long-term future.
Martin Property Group revitalized the Eastgate Shopping Centre and brought Harrods to Chester since acquiring the site in 2022. The family-owned organization operates a diverse portfolio of luxury hotels across Ireland and the UK.
Nicholas Dobbs, head of Grosvenor's Family Office, said the ambition is to reopen as The Chester Grosvenor, "creating new employment, strengthening Chester's tourism and hospitality economy." The project will deliver long-term value for the city.
Subject to planning consent, the major refurbishment will take around two years from commencement. This marks the first extensive work on the building in more than 40 years, blending sensitive conservation with contemporary design.