Plans to transform landmark former Co-op HQ in growing neighbourhood into hotel with rooftop terrace and bar
Plans have been revealed to transform a landmark former Co-op headquarters into an ‘upscale’ hotel.
The Grade-II listed New Century House was Co-op’s home until their move across the NOMA neighbourhood to One Angel Square in 2013.
The landmark 14-storey 1960s building could now become a 196-bed hotel with a rooftop terrace and bar. Conference and leisure facilities would be created in the basement.
MEPC, the development and asset manager for the NOMA estate, is working with hotel and leisure specialist practice Jenics to secure a hotel partner, ahead of a formal planning proposal being submitted to Manchester City Council in the coming months.
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Dan Hyde, development director at MEPC, said: "New Century House is a Manchester landmark and we believe now is the right time to bring it back to life as a hotel. It's a natural next step for our growing neighbourhood with the building located either side of BNY at 4 Angel Square and the destination venue of New Century Hall.”
Jeremy Collins of Jenics added: "New Century House is a rare and outstanding opportunity and will be a tremendous addition to Manchester's visitor economy offer, both from a business and leisure perspective.”