More than 1,000 tonnes of Bath stone has gone into the facade of the new Apex City of Bath Hotel which is celebrating yet another milestone in its construction as the grand opening of the £35m property approaches.
Contractors have removed the final piece of scaffolding around the hotel’s façade, revealing the complex – built using the local stone – in all its glory.
Just over 1,000 tonnes of Base Bed Stone, sourced from Stoke Mill Mine just outside Bath, was used in the hotel’s construction.
The removal gives locals and visitors to the historic city the first full glimpse of the 177-bed property, which will be Bath’s largest hotel.
Tim O’Sullivan, General Manager of Apex City of Bath Hotel, said: “Construction on the hotel began just under two years ago, so the scaffolding coming down marks a significant milestone on our journey towards opening to the public.
“We’re entering the final countdown, and it’s fantastic to finally see the façade – which is covered with more than two-thousand square feet of Bath stone – in its full glory. We’re looking forward to welcoming locals and visitors inside to see what lies in store once we’re officially opened.”
Opening in August, the four-star Apex City of Bath Hotel will boast 177 bedrooms, restaurant, bar, gymnasium and pool alongside Bath’s only city centre conference facility for up to 400 guests. The hotel is ideally located within easy reach of tourist destinations, and just five minutes’ walk from the world famous Roman Baths.
A good effort to bring some sanity to the area. Hope we can soon get rid of the super ugly government building in Monmouth Street.