By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Exeter hotel opening stems from department store heritage circa 1792.
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Hotel Indigo Exeter has opened its doors to guests after a multi-million-pound major restoration project.
The hotel was created having been converted from the former House of Fraser department store built in the 1930s.
The history of the building however dates to 1792 when Mrs Colson, a local milliner who became one of the city’s most loved characters, opened a department store there named Colson’s.
The new hotel comprises 104 bedrooms, all designed around three themes reflecting the vibrance and style of Exeter’s historic neighbourhood – The House That Moved – Colson’s Department Store – Cathedral Heritage.
The hotel features ‘Colson’s’ Bar and Restaurant, a rooftop bar called ‘Becketts’ with views across Exeter Cathedral, The Dugout Sports bar, and The Retreat Spa with four treatment rooms, two hydrotherapy pools, gym, sauna, steam room, nail bar and lounge serving Champagne.
Situated only a 30 second walk away from the Cathedral, the hotel is perfectly located for visitors to discover all that Exeter has to offer. Established as a Roman base, Exeter has a wealth of architectural buildings and is steeped in history.
Carol Hoeller, Vice President Global Brands – Hotel Indigo, said: “This is another exciting opening for the Hotel Indigo brand. The southwest of England has always been a draw for visitors due to the unique city neighbourhood and character of Exeter itself. Hotel Indigo Exeter will draw on all those hallmarks to ensure our guests experience the true local flavour of the area in each stay at the hotel. The Hotel Indigo brand has experienced a great 2022 with strong growth globally, with local openings such as this in Exeter a key driver for that growth.”
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