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AccorHotels has been selected to open a Novotel hotel and aparthotel in Liverpool City Council’s £1b Paddington Village scheme.
The £35m development, will include a 160-bedroom Novotel and 60-bedroom upscale aparthotel.
Subject to planning approval it is anticipated construction will begin in summer 2019 and complete in 2021.
The four-star hotel will include a reception foyer and atrium with multi-purpose conference and event facilities, function bar, restaurant and executive bar lounge, fitness suite and meeting rooms.