Northern Irish company, McLaughlin & Harvey, has announced the completion and turnover of the flagship hotel for Heart of the City in Sheffield City Centre.

The project included demolishing existing buildings along Pinstone Street, while preserving a four-storey Victorian masonry façade. Behind this preserved frontage, a new Radisson Blu Hotel was erected with a steel-framed structure. The hotel features 154 rooms, versatile banquet and meeting areas and an upscale rooftop bar and terrace offering panoramic views of the Peace Gardens.

Known for its exceptional service and distinctive style, the introduction of Radisson Blu is expected to significantly support Sheffield's appeal, attracting new business ventures and improving its reputation as a premier destination for both business and leisure.

Additionally, construction efforts included the renovation of the Gaumont Building, preserving its structural framework. This transformation converted the former cinema and nightclub into a versatile leisure complex, featuring retail spaces on the ground floor.

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The site is prominent within the centre of the city and located in the city centre conservation area. Facing principal city landmarks such as City Hall on Barker’s Pool, and the Town Hall and Peace Gardens on Pinstone Street.

Gary Bell, Operations Director at McLaughlin & Harvey, said:

"As the main contractor for this flagship project, we’re proud to hand it over to Sheffield City Council. This has been an interesting but challenging project, retaining the historic Victorian façade while completing the hotel and leisure facilities to a high-quality modern standard. Our approach involved careful pre-planning and regular reviews of the ongoing impact of our works to maintain a positive image of the site. This couldn’t of happened without the commitment and collaboration of our project team and supply chain partners."

Kate Josephs, Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council, stated:

"We are delighted that our new Radisson Blu hotel is now open. Our significant investment and regeneration projects in the city centre are helping us attract some world-class brands and Radisson Blu undoubtedly raises the bar for hospitality in South Yorkshire. It will be a tremendous asset to Sheffield, featuring a public rooftop bar and restaurant, conference and event spaces to support our business community, and setting a new benchmark for accommodation that will help us attract visitors from far and wide."

Andrew Davison, Project Director at Queensberry, commented:

"Radisson Blu is recognised across the globe for its quality and style, and perfectly reflects the ambition and impact of Heart of the City. A lot of hard work has gone into making this hotel a reality and I’m incredibly proud of Sheffield Council, Queensberry and the whole project team."