An international hotel brand with locations in New York, London, and Paris is lined up for the development
How the planned hotel would look next to the restored Castle Buildings and former Earl De Grey pub.(Image: DLA Architecture)
Revised plans for a new city centre hotel have been submitted to Hull City Council. The £25m development would be operated by Moxy, part of the Marriott group.
Hull-based property developer Wykeland already has planning permission for a hotel on the site. However, with Moxy now lined up, revised plans have been submitted to the council to meet the hotel brand’s specific requirements.
The development is planned next to the recently restored Castle Buildings and former Earl de Grey pub. The wider Myton Street area, which also includes the site of the former Staples store, is seen as ripe for regeneration in the council’s City Centre Vision.
In 2019, the council approved plans for a nine-storey, 150-bed hotel on the site near Connexin Live. The new plans are for a seven-storey hotel with 122 bedrooms.
Jonathan Stubbs, Wykeland’s Development Director, said: “We’re proud of our work to restore Castle Buildings and the Earl de Grey and the development of a Moxy hotel would complete this prominent development site, as well as being an impressive addition to the Hull skyline.
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“The hotel’s location, on the doorstep of the Connexin Live arena and close to Hull’s city centre, marina, Fruit Market and Old Town, make it the perfect location for both leisure and business visitors. This hotel will be a hugely popular addition to the city centre and attract more visitors to Hull, bringing with it wider economic benefits and new jobs.
“These revised plans ensure the building reflects the stylish Moxy brand. Approval of the planning application will pave the way for the development of a high-quality new hotel that the business community, the tourism and hospitality sectors, and visitors to Hull have been crying out for.”
Moxy hotels can be found in 130 locations in more than 25 countries across the world, with each hotel designed with a unique theme reflecting the host city. In the UK, Moxy has hotels in major cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and, Belfast. Internationally, the hotels can be found in the likes of Bangkok, Shanghai, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Lisbon.
Molly Turpie, Senior Manager, International Hotel Development, for Marriott International Hotels, said: “Hull is a city with a strong cultural identity and growing visitor appeal, making it an ideal location for Moxy’s playful, design-led approach. We’re excited at the prospect of creating a hotel that reflects the spirit of the city while delivering the high standards and global reach of Marriott International.
“At Moxy, we believe hotels should be more than just a place to sleep – they should be social hubs, full of energy, creativity and personality. From check-in at the bar to buzzing communal spaces, the brand is all about creating memorable experiences at an accessible price point. Hull’s independent spirit and cultural vibrancy make it a natural fit for Moxy, and we’re excited at the prospect of bringing something fresh, playful and distinctive to the city’s hospitality scene.”
If approved, the hotel would be the first to be built in Hull for almost a decade, since the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton on Ferensway in 2017. Independent market research commissioned by Wykeland found there are 100 nights every year when city centre hotel capacity is full, with potential visitors forced to stay outside of the city.
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