Hotel set to boost Gateshead hospitality sector

Gateshead Council has approved plans for a nine-storey hotel to be built by main contractor Russell WBHO during a two-year build programme.

Designed by AHR Architects the hotel will feature restaurants, bars and business meeting rooms as well as a resident’s gym and will be managed by Vine Hotels.

The hotel will be located at the corner of Quarryfield Road and Hawks Road and will support the wider city region as well as accommodating future visitors to The Sage International Conference Centre and Arena which is being developed adjacent to the site.

A network of pedestrian footpaths and crossings will link the hotel to the wider Quayside development areas and to Gateshead town centre to the west.

Russell WBHO Managing Director, Gareth Russell, said: “As a recognised specialist in hotel construction, we are extremely pleased to confirm our appointment to this new project in Gateshead.

“We take a collaborative partnership approach to delivery and our team is working closely with the client and the local authority in readiness for a project start later this year.

“As part of our commitment to responsible sourcing and social value, we will look to secure labour and materials from local suppliers wherever possible and ensure the project provides training and apprenticeship opportunities for local young people.”