New plans will see Huddersfield's iconic George Hotel expanded
The number of rooms at the venue is set to be boosted to 108, up from 91
New plans have been unveiled for a proposed renovation of Huddersfield's iconic George Hotel, with the number of rooms set to be increased.
Kirklees Council is believed to be spending in the region of £30m on redeveloping the hotel, which the local authority bought in 2020.
The latest proposals would see capacity upped to 108, from 91, by rearranging some of the interior of the Grade II listed building.
The council claims the move will help attract more visitors to the town.
The George is best known as 'the birthplace of rugby league', as it was where representatives of 21 northern clubs agreed to form a breakaway rugby competition in 1895.
Councillor Graham Turner, Kirklees Council Cabinet Member for Finance and Regeneration, said:
“The Huddersfield Blueprint is really starting to take shape now, with our vision for the town becoming a reality."
"The recently opened leisure complex – the Light at Kingsgate, together with the enhancements to the public realm on New Street and St Peter’s Gardens and the eagerly anticipated Our Cultural Heart will all enhance the high street.
“External investments like the University of Huddersfield’s National Health Innovation Campus, the West Yorkshire Investment Zone, and the Transpennine Route Upgrade are helping to put Huddersfield on the map.
“The George Hotel plays such a key role in Huddersfield’s past, and for people travelling by rail, it will always be one of the very first buildings to welcome you as you enter the town centre.
"Once rejuvenated, hotel will be perfectly placed to thrive and channel current investment back into the local economy.”