A new 152-bedroom hotel with a leisure spa, meeting rooms, restaurant and bar facilities is set to be developed on the site of a former army base on Derry's Ebrington Square.
According to The Belfast Telegraph, the freshly approved four-storey venue will incorporate three existing structures on Ebrington Square, including the clock tower, while the reception will be located in a new building between the clock tower and the existing Captain's House.
Commenting on the news, chair of Derry City and Strabane District Council's planning committee Dan Kelly said, "Tourism is a key economic driver for Derry and Strabane, and with bed nights on the increase, the development of the new hotel is timely, and will be a great asset in terms of growing the city's capacity to accommodate guests.
"The fact the hotel is based at one of the city's most scenic and historic sites will also be a great draw for tourists, especially with the proposed new maritime museum located on site.
"The hotel, in tandem with the additional plans for the development of a temporary public car park and a new brewery at the site, will further enhance the potential of Ebrington Square."
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