A huge new hotel built on the site of Bristol’s historic print works is set to create 80 new jobs when it opens soon.
The former Edward Everard's Printing Works on Broad Street in the city centre is being transformed into a 255-bed accommodation which will be part of the Clayton chain and run by Irish company Dalata Hotel Group.
An official opening date has yet to be confirmed for the new four-star hotel, which will feature a bar, restaurant, gym and conference facilities, but it is expected to be March or April.
Dalata Hotel Group said recruitment for the new roles was underway and there were still a number of positions available, particularly in food and beverage, night porter and public area cleaner roles. The hotel will be offering flexible working at all levels and job shares.
Donna Fionda, the hotel’s HR manager for Dalata, said the group was “excited” ahead of opening day and “proud'' to be bringing new hospitality jobs to the city.
Ms Fionda said: “The new hotel is right in the heart of the city, perfect for exploring all that is great about Bristol while it is also the ideal location for business meetings.
"We want to take our place in the Bristol community and work with schools, colleges, different groups and charities to showcase the wide-ranging career paths that exist within the hospitality industry.
“We are also determined to work with those within the local community who are passionate about making Bristol the go-to city to work in and live in.”
Work began to convert the site, which became offices for Natwest bank and insurance firm DirectLine after the printworks closed in 1967, at the start of 2020.
The scheme, which is being overseen by developer Artisan Real Estate, will also feature six serviced apartments, co-working and retail space, and homes. The residential block will include 24 one-bed and two-bed studio apartments.
The hotel and the rest of the project will sit behind the printing works' famous 1900 art nouveau façade, which will form the entrance to the site.
The last office workers moved out of the buildings at the end of 2017, and a group of squatters moved in during 2018. They were evicted a year later as part of a major bailiff operation.
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