The Mount Rooms, a trendy new hotel set to replace the now-closed Mount Sorrel in Barry’s West End, will open before the end of the year.
Young Cardiff-based developer Chris Spiteri is renovating the venerable old hotel in record time and expects to open to the first set of re-designed rooms to holidaymakers as soon as early December.
The hotel complex, originally three Victorian townhouses, will also be home to other businesses operating from the site including a gym and a beautician’s parlour.
The re-development of the site as a hotel has come as a relief to locals, who were concerned by plans submitted by previous owners, UK holiday group, to turn (it) into new houses.
Vale MP Alun Cairns, who inspected the renovation work on the weekend, said, “This hotel is a Barry landmark, I am deeply impressed with the work of Chris Spiteri and his team who are giving the building a bright future.
“The Mount Rooms, a world away from the Mount Sorrel in terms of style and experience, is reflective of the newfound confidence in Barry’s local economy also visible in new developments such as the Pumphouse.
“The re-development is great news for the local economy, for Barry’s image and the revival of local tourism.”
Chris Spiteri, the developer, said, ““It is a huge privilege for us to be bringing a Barry icon back to life. This town is a special place and we look forward to working with local businesses and community groups as we assist with providing quality accommodation and making the best of this venerable Barry building.”