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Malmaison Hotel du Vin and Fresh Lime Developments have announced that they are to develop a brand new Malmaison hotel on the prime site of Fresh Lime’s hotel and apartment scheme in Bournemouth.
The new Malmaison will offer over 100 stylish bedrooms and stunning suites, the Chez Mal Bar and Brasserie and a rooftop bar and terrace overlooking the Bournemouth sea front.
The hotel will also include the brand’s meeting and events concept, ‘Work + Play’, combining all the benefits of Malmaison’s classic style with high tech systems, private meeting pods and flexible pricing.
Demolition of the site in Bath Road is due to begin soon and building will commence in early 2018 with the development expected to take approximately 2 years.