“T e hotel is themed around the concept of a Market Square, with
concessions for small local independents. We already have Yellow Bourbon supplying our coff ee area, Warner’s gin stocked in the bar and Phipps beer on tap, and we hope to develop partnerships with many other local businesses to emphasise our commitment to the local area.” Kristian Dijkstra, Director at C1 Capital, said: “T e investment
we have made is a signal of intent and a pledge of faith in Northampton, where we want to establish ourselves as a real asset to the community. It’s an exciting time for the town centre and we see this site as being a key asset in the ongoing development of the town centre, which will unlock the potential of Northampton and see it thrive for generations to come.” As part of its refi t, the hotel partnered with several local charities
to rehome old fi xtures and fi ttings, ensuring furniture didn’t end up in landfi ll. Beds, tables, chairs and other pieces of furniture have now been given a new lease of life around the county. T e charity theme will now continue, with the hotel working
with its two charity partners Cynthia Spencer Hospice and Northamptonshire Mind, to lay on a special afternoon tea. A proportion of every sale will go direct to the charities to help raise funds for their vital services.
Group commercial manager, Simon Smith, said: “Our work
with local charities and good causes has been one of my personal highlights of this project and I’m really looking forward to developing those relationships further in the months to come. “As a hotel, we want to make a real diff erence to the commu-
nity we serve and I can’t wait to welcome guests for afternoon tea so we can raise money for these worthy causes together.” T e hotel has recently benefi ted from the makeover of the
nearby St Katherine’s Gardens and the redevelopment of the Market Square is expected to further regenerate the area. Mark Mullen, operations manager of Northampton Town
Centre Business Improvement District (BID), said: “It’s always pleasing to see a business commit its long-term future to Northampton and this investment is a real show of confi dence in what lies ahead for the town centre. “T e work in St Katherine’s Gardens gives hotel guests a green
space to enjoy during their stay while they will be just moments away from the new Market Square which promises to be an exciting new hub for the town centre.”
Find out more about the Mercure Hotel Northampton at
https://mercurenorthampton.co.uk
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