yThe Cathedral Quarter Hotel in Derby is rubbing its hands to the bank after a new upturn in fortunes.
The historic hotel has seen a surge in business after new management took over. Lavendish Leisure bought the iconic hotel in May this year.
The new owners brought an expert from Asia to manage the turnaround. He immediately got to work, taking the hands-on approach and moving into the 4-star hotel.
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And so far, it seems to have worked. Isuru Akalanka, the new operations manager, who arrived from Sri Lanka described business as “extremely good.
The historic, Grade II-listed hotel on St Mary’s Gate has experienced a significant increase in guest bookings. Most rooms are fully booked over the weekends.
And the owners are not done yet. The vow to improve even further. A spokesperson for Lavendish Leisure said they are “enjoying putting its stamp on the Grade II-listed Cathedral Quarter Hotel” and are “determined to make it a top destination for visitors to Derby”.
The management team has made several updates to improve guest services. They now showcase the building’s unique character.
They want the Cathedral Quarter Hotel to be a prime choice for those visiting the area.
What do the reviews say about the Cathedral Quarter Hotel in Derby?
The Cathedral Quarter Hotel has great reviews on TripAdvisor. One reviewer described it as “Very good location, handy for nice restaurants, pubs and museums. Quiet/safe area.
“Beautiful entrance/staircase in the hotel plus the dining area we used for breakfast was equally impressive.”
Another wrote: “We visited as a group of four for afternoon tea and were all extremely happy with everything. The building itself is gorgeous and the staircase is photo-worthy.
“The food was lovely and plentiful, we had to get boxes to take away the cakes as we couldn’t manage them. We were served by Abina who was very attentive, polite, friendly and efficient.
“We will go back and would love to stay in the hotel one day soon.
A definite recommendation!”
