Historic England Supports Plan to Revamp Huddersfield Hotel
Historic England has praised a proposal to refurbish and extend The George Hotel in Huddersfield.
Hotel chain Radisson plans to transform the Grade II*-listed George Hotel into a 90-room boutique hotel, which will bring the venue back into use after remaining closed for more than a decade.
Built in 1851, The George Hotel is one of Huddersfield’s most important buildings. It has played a central role in the civic and social life of the town for 170 years and, along with the neighbouring buildings around St George’s Square, has provided a grand architectural backdrop to people travelling through the nearby railway station.
However, the hotel closed in early 2013 and its condition has steadily deteriorated over the past decade. Historic England and Kirklees Council have been keen to see the building brought into use and recently funded repairs to the outside of the building as part of the Huddersfield High Street Heritage Action Zone.
We’re pleased to see the application presents a positive vision for the future of The George, which retains its use as a hotel and is sympathetic to both its architectural and historic significance.
