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Sept 2020

Last Updated: 03/09/2020

Harrogate

Harrogate's Crown Hotel under new management

by Suzannah Rogerson

| 03 Sept, 2020

The historic hotel is now being run by London-based management company RBH, which oversees 45 other UK hotels.

The Crown Hotel in Harrogate has had its operations taken over by a new management company.

RBH has added the historic building to its portfolio of 45 other hotels in the UK.

The Crown is one of the oldest hotels in Harrogate, dating back over 300 years. It has 114 bedrooms and seven conference rooms.

The hospitality sector was hit hard during lockdown, with hotels having to remain closed. But London-based RBH is optimistic booking levels will resume now that lockdown restrictions have eased.

Andrew Robb, RBH’s chief business development officer, said it was "an exciting new chapter for this unique venue", which is owned by Singapore-based developer the Fragrance Group.

The Ripon Spa Hotel has now closed after failing to find a new buyer.

A top Harrogate hotelier has said he hops the cut in VAT for hospitality will be a boost for the sector.

Mr Robb added:

“Our ethos is very much based on developing and nurturing our people, and this will be extended to The Crown as we look to maximise the potential of the team and in turn offer an outstanding experience to guests.

The covid pandemic has resulted in an exceptionally challenging time for the hospitality sector, however RBH has emerged from lockdown in a strong position and we are eager to help guide The Crown through this period and on to continued success.”

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