George Best Hotel Plans Stalled, New Bedford Hotel Opens
George Best themed hotel plans stalled in 2017.
The plans sounded too good to be true.
Lawrence Kenwright's plans for a George Best themed hotel stalled due to legal issues with small investors.
The Bedford Hotel has taken its place, with Mike Gatt as GM.
Mike Gatt is a hospitality sector veteran.
The Bedford Hotel features a destination restaurant and café bar led by Noel McMeel.
32 of its rooms have retained the steel-doored corner vaults used by insurance agents.
The hotel blends Edwardian grandeur with contemporary international standards.
The Bedford Hotel website boasts of its high-end interior craftsmanship.
Mike Gatt told the Irish Echo he is proud to manage the hotel.
The hotel is a flagship for the city, with stunning views over Belfast City Hall.
The Bedford Hotel has 82 bedrooms and is a Grade B1 listed building.
It dates back to 1904, making it just a year older than its City Hall neighbour.
The hotel on the corner of Bedford Street and Donegall Square South features a café bar.
Noel McMeel is a famed chef, leading the destination restaurant.
The hotel's team is passionate about the Bedford Hotel Belfast.
Mike Gatt is tasked with putting the Bedford Hotel on the map.
The hotel is a premium hotel, with a dream now realised.
The cavalry arrived in 2022 in the form of RFM hotels of Derry.
They acquired the property with the aim of turning it into a premium hotel.
The Bedford Hotel has been a long time in gestation.
The Hill brothers decided the Scottish Mutual Building was not for them.
Government funding for restoration work dried up, causing the delay.
The Bedford Hotel is now open, with Mike Gatt at the helm.
The hotel is a shining addition to Belfast's hotel offering.
It combines five-star service with deep heritage.
The Bedford Hotel is a landmark building, with a rich history.
And now it is open, with Mike Gatt as its GM.
The hotel features stunning views over Belfast City Hall.
It is a Grade B1 listed Scottish Baronial-style property.
The hotel has been restored, with its original features intact.
The Bedford Hotel is a must-visit destination in Belfast.
It offers stunning views, five-star service, and a rich history.
The hotel is led by Mike Gatt, a hospitality sector veteran.
He is proud to manage the hotel, and is tasked with putting it on the map.
The Bedford Hotel is now open, and is a premium hotel.
It features a destination restaurant and café bar, led by Noel McMeel.
The hotel has 82 bedrooms, and is a Grade B1 listed building.
It dates back to 1904, making it just a year older than its City Hall neighbour.