New Hampton by Hilton hotel set to open in autumn

Rochdale's brand new Hampton by Hilton hotel is expected to open in the autumn

The new hotel being built in Rochdale town centre is due to open this autumn.

The Hampton by Hilton hotel is part of the Upperbanks scheme which also includes two apartment blocks comprising 242 apartments.

The hotel is next to the new Rochdale Riverside retail and leisure development and  short walk from the town centre Metrolink stop.

The seven-floor property will house 146 bedrooms, a restaurant and state-of-the-art fitness suite.

Hampton by Hilton is will feature bright, modern guestrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi and the brand’s signature free hot breakfast, and will be operated by one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies Legacy Hotels & Resorts.

Councillor Daniel Meredith, cabinet member for regeneration at Rochdale Borough Council, said: “It’s great to see this game changing development take another major step forward. We’re now within touching distance of the opening date and this will signal the completion of yet another part of Rochdale town centre’s ongoing £400m regeneration programme. To bring a top brand like Hilton into the borough is testament to the strength of our investment programme and I know this will be a very popular addition to the area.”

Graham Dodd, managing director development, Hilton UK and Ireland, said: “We’re pleased to be partnering with Rochdale Borough Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, driving the growth of Rochdale as a regional business and leisure hub. Hampton by Hilton Rochdale is a great addition to our UK portfolio and we cannot wait to welcome guests to this exciting new hotel.”

Andy Townsend, founding director and chief executive officer of Legacy Hotels & Resorts said: “We are thrilled to continue our expansion of new build hotel projects. Hampton by Hilton Rochdale becomes our fifth trading hotel project flagged with a Hilton brand with a further seven in our active projects pipeline. The hotel is targeted to open its doors in mid-September and happens to coincide with Legacy’s 18th birthday, so the event becomes a double celebration. Our hotel leadership team is now in place and will be led by general manager Ashleigh Thompson, who is herself a Rochdale resident, with the remainder of the operational roles being recruited over the remaining weeks.”