The St James’s Hotel Group has appointed Simon Hall as General Manager for the new 166-bed boutique Hotel Indigo Bath, following the merger of the Pratt’s Hotel and The Halcyon on South Parade.
Joining the group with over 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Simon will oversee the day to day running of the new hotel set to launch in Spring 2018.
Sian Pirone, Director of Sales and Marketing for St James’s Hotel Group said: “We are delighted to have Simon joining our team at such a pivotal point in the development of the hotel.
“With Simon’s passion for hotels and proven track record in developing and managing a successful team, we are excited to work together towards the successful launch of Hotel Indigo Bath next year.”
Simon Hall, General Manager for Hotel Indigo Bath said: “It is a wonderful time to join the Hotel Indigo Bath team. I am looking forward to working with the fun and unique Indigo brand to develop the hotel’s ethos in the coming months in preparation for the launch.
“My priorities include developing my team so that we have a successful launch and deliver a best-in-class guest experience at Hotel Indigo Bath.”
Prior to joining the group, Simon worked as General Manager at the 332- bedroom Holiday Inn London-Regent’s Park. During his time there, Simon moved the hotel up 60 places on TripAdvisor, achieved Venue Verdict Gold status for meetings and raised over £25,000 for the hotel’s nominated charity.
Hotel Indigo Bath has a prime location on South Parade, just moments from Bath Abbey, Roman Baths and Pulteney Bridge.
The hotel will offer 166 modern and stylish guestrooms designed to reflect the influences of the architects and novelists who made Bath famous.
The hotel is being reshaped from two former hotels, Pratt’s Hotel and The Halcyon, and a former nightclub located in a number of Grade I listed Georgian buildings.
Operating under a franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), it will feature a restaurant, bar and gym and is scheduled to open at the end of 2017.