Issue 36 2023 - Journal - Page 17
The 185-room hotel has enjoyed an illustrious past,
having played host to royalty, the rich and famous.
Michael Arney, Director of Artisan Plastercraft, said:
“This building is one of the best surviving examples of
Victorian architecture in Birmingham.
King George VI, Winston Churchill, Malcolm X, Charlie
Chaplin and James Cagney are just a few of the notable
guests to have been entertained here.
“The ornate period features of the Grand Hotel have now
been restored, both inside and out, and one of Birmingham’s most loved buildings has opened its doors, once
again, as an opulent luxury hotel.
The restoration and refurbishment project was made
possible by Starwood Capital Group, a private investment
firm, working with Hortons’ Estate, whose founder, Isaac
Horton, originally built the hotel in the 1870’s.
“It has been a lengthy and enjoyable project for us, putting
to use our expertise in traditional fibrous and lime plasters
free cut lime casting, using traditional tools.
For more information about Artisan Plastercraft visit their
website www.artisanplastercraft.com
or email marketing@artisanplastercraft.com.
“Up against some wonderful projects and highly credible
competitors, we were delighted to be announced as
category winners at the FIS awards.”
Below, Grand Hotel Birmingham - restoration and repliction
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