De Vere Venues this week (16 November) launches a £20m, eco-friendly hotel onsite at the East Midlands Conference Centre (EMCC), now under the group’s management.
The Orchard Hotel, adjacent to the EMCC, will also host an official launch party 22 November for the 202-bedroom property.
De Vere Venues claims the move signals another phase of its growth strategy and that the combined options of the EMCC and Orchard Hotel now offers an integrated solution for meetings and events.
The hotel has four meeting and training rooms of its own. A mezzanine level provides an area for private hire in the evening for up to 100.
The Orchard Hotel is sited within the University of Nottingham’s 300 acres of landscaped parkland.
More than 240,000 international visitors visit and stay in Nottingham each year, according to VisitBritain.
Tony Dangerfield, CEO of De Vere Venues, says: “The Orchard Hotel is a fantastic new addition to our portfolio representing a significant investment by the University in the city. This hotel will make the EMCC a complete, one-stop venue to fulfil and exceed all our guests’ expectations.”
The hotel features technology to reduce carbon emissions and De Vere anticipates achieving an ‘Excellent’ rating under the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), which recognises low-impact buildings that incorporate the best environmental practice. The hotel incorporates a green roof system, photovoltaic panels, smart building management systems and energy efficient lighting, glazing and ventilation systems.
Pro-Vice Chancellor for Environment and Infrastructure, Professor Karen Cox, adds: “The University is proud to open The Orchard as a unique and environmentally-driven addition to our conferencing facilities. It is a beautifully designed complex, funded entirely by the University, and will be available for use by conference delegates, university visitors, local businesses and the general public.”
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