UK: Developer Lotus Property has appointed Sonder to operate an aparthotel set to open in Belfast in 2025.
Lotus Property acquired the former HMRC offices, located on Wellington Place, in 2020. Permission was granted earlier this year to convert the building into an aparthotel.
Work is due to start in early 2024 with an expected launch in 2025. When complete, the 113-unit aparthotel will be called The Well operated by Sonder.
The £20 million project will also feature ground floor commercial space suitable for a food and beverage operator. It is currently on the market with property agent Finch.
Alastair Coulson, managing director at Lotus Property, said: “It is a perfect time for further investment and development in Belfast’s accommodation offering to support tourism growth and ensure we’re remaining competitive against other cities in our bid to attract national and international visitors.
“The Well is unique given its prime city centre location and the abundance of natural daylight, essential for any sort of living conversion. We have worked closely with our partners at Sonder and our design team to create a product that will further enhance the Belfast offering in this emerging sector,” Coulson added.
Alix McAlinden, director of real estate at Sonder, said: “Belfast is fast becoming a globally recognised destination for food, culture, commerce, shopping and the arts and is a perfect market for Sonder to continue redefining the guest experience through technology and design.”
