18 Jul 2015
MGallery celebrates the revival of a beautiful heritage property as Queens Hotel, Cheltenham becomes a stunning addition this September to the Collection's UK establishments
At the heart of every MGallery property is a story waiting to be shared. Strong personalities and great histories are elegantly expressed though each hotel's unique identity, their story unfolding through eclectic details, timeless touches and elegant designs.
Each hotel within the beautiful MGallery Collection offer guests a stay full of discovery and unique experiences. Queens Hotel Cheltenham encapsulates the character, heritage and grandeur of its impressive neo-classical architecture and incredible history and truly reflects MGallery's ethos.
An Elegant History
The hotel was originally completed in 1838 on the site of the Sherborne spa, after it was moved stone by stone, further down the Promenade. Named in honour of the sovereign, the hotel first opened on the 21st July 1838, the year of Queen Victoria's coronation. It was later listed as a Grade II English Heritage building in acknowledgment of its opulent design and stunning details.
Reviving the source of Her heritage
As is true of every stunning MGallery property, Queens Hotel has a strong and unique personality, truly reflected through carefully crafted décor and the loving and loyal restoration of timeless details. The hotel is truly a place filled with history.
Remarkable listed features harmoniously blend with contemporary touches, elegantly reviving the hotel's heritage. In the lobby, guests are drawn to intimate seating areas rather than a formal desk and a stunning tiled floor gracefully balances the high ceiling. Listed wallpaper designed by the infamous Pugin, famed also for designing the interior of the Palace of Westminster, lines the walls of the iconic and beautifully preserved staircase which invites guests to discover the hotel's opulent heritage features.
The staircase leads visitors to elegant guestrooms, which include twentyeight stylish Superior Rooms and four exquisite Suites. Nobly grounded in the heart of the Regency Spa town, Queens Hotel is also a heritage destination by its location.
Queens Hotel is neighboured by a collection of beautifully preserved Regency buildings and sits prominently overlooking the groomed Imperial Square Gardens and Cheltenham Town Hall, home of many of the town's festivals. Imposing style and finesse, the hotel has welcomed guests as impressive and distinguished as its own history. Eminent historical figures have graced its walls including General Sir Charles Napier, the musician Edward Elgar, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and King George III, who spent five weeks in Cheltenham to drink its medicinal waters.
Esquisite details
The emblematic heritage building has been an integral part of Cheltenham's history since the 1800s; a grand Dame whose simplicity elegantly complements her imposing majesty. Today the unique story of Queens Hotel will be unraveled carefully by guests throughout their stay. As soon as they walk through her grand doors, guests will be at ease; impressed, thrilled but never intimidated by the splendour of her heritage.
The Queens restaurant offers guests a true taste of the area with a menu consisting of fresh, quality produce sourced from local farms and artisans. Whether guests choose to dine in the restaurant, the Orangery or garden exquisite culinary dishes will truly reflect the royal address and its locality.
The Sherbourne Pump, the hotel's ornate bar, offers an intimate atmosphere for guests to relax and absorb the peaceful ambience and enchanting echoes of a regal past as they recline in one of the luxurious armchairs and admire the listed solid carved wooden bar, a gift from India to Lord Naiper.
An elegant and timeless hotel, the hotel is the pefect destination for visitors to the historic spa town, offering a quintessentially British experience built on grandeur and a spectacular history.
Hotel Facts
- Queens Hotel, Cheltenham opens as part of the MGallery Collection in September 2015.
- The hotel houses 84 rooms which include 28 superior bedrooms and four suites
- One bar, one restaurant, a private garden and a guest carpark.
- Designed by the Lerrard Brothers, the hotel was completed in 1838.
- Located in the very heart of Cheltenham.
- Popular attractions such as The Imperial Garden, Cheltenham Town Hall, Montpellier District and Cheltenham Ladies College are all close in proximity.
- By rail: Cheltenham station is located 0.5 miles away.
- By air : Bristol, Oxford Birmingham and Gloucester are all located within a 51 mile radius.
- Ends -
MGallery is a Collection of more than 71 high-end hotels throughout the world belonging to the Accor group, the world's leading hotel operator, with 3,700 hotels and 180,000 employees in 92 countries.
Each hotel in the Collection brings to life with talent a unique personality and story, experienced by guests through its architecture, interior design and services. They are inspired by one of the Collection's three hallmark atmospheres: "Heritage" hotels charged with history reflecting their historic roots, "Signature" hotels that mirror an esthetic universe and style inspired by a personality who contributed to their creation or decoration, and "Serenity" hotels that offer guests a haven of relaxation in a seaside, rural, mountain or urban setting. All the hotels in the Collection invite guests to experience “Memorable Moments.”
MGallery and the hotels in the Collection share three strong values: "Singularity" - each hotel is unique and original with its own strong personality; "Elegance" - a MGallery hotel embodies distinction, stylishness and good taste; and, lastly, "Consideration" –their personnel take pride in offering guests respect, recognition and personalized service.
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