The Europa Hotel in Northern Ireland’s capital has completed a £10 million renovation of its bedrooms.
A total of 185 rooms and suites have been refurbished, including 100 front-facing Superior rooms, 80 Classic rooms and five suites.
All rooms feature redesigned bathrooms, new furnishings, automated window blinds and individually controlled air conditioning.
Classic rooms now benefit from King Cloud beds, while Superior rooms have Super King Cloud beds.
The four-star property originally opened in 1971, and is often nicknamed “the world’s most bombed hotel”, having suffered over 30 attacks during The Troubles.
Business Traveller last reviewed the hotel in 2019, shortly after it had completed a £500,000 refurbishment of its dining spaces.
Commenting on the news Andy McNeill, general manager of the Europa Hotel, said:
“We are delighted to unveil our latest renovation programme which has taken three years to complete and represents a £10 million investment by Hastings Hotels.
“The Europa is one of the world’s most famous hotels and whilst we have stayed true to our rich heritage, we have thoughtfully reimagined the design of our guest bedrooms to offer a new urban chic feel, which comes complete with bevelled mirrors and on-trend brushed brass.
“The Classic rooms also have a contemporary, deconstructed glass-panelled shower room with modesty curtain which elevates the modern look of the room.
“The beautiful fabrics pay homage to the Europa’s location in Belfast’s Linen Quarter and the textures and earthy tones help create a restful sleeping space.
“Soft geometrics and carpet design create a subtle backdrop to the rich, dark timber furniture with classic marble tops and the remote-control blinds mean that at the touch of a button, guests can lie in bed and enjoy the stunning city views.
“The Europa has been reborn and we are thrilled with the results. The feedback has been really positive from guests who have been enjoying the newly renovated rooms and we are confident that this new investment will ensure we continue to attract visitors from around the world as well as welcome guests from the domestic market.”
