The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel | |
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General information | |
Location | Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 54°07′00″N 3°13′33″W / 54.1168°N 3.2257°W |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 4 |
Other information | |
Number of rooms | 30 |
Number of restaurants | 1 |
Website | |
The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel |
The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel is a 4-star luxury hotel located on Abbey Road in Barrow-in-Furness, England.[1] The building itself was built in 1871 and was granted grade II status in 1976.[2][3] The hotel was built during a period of great economic growth in Barrow, the town was home to the largest steelworks in the world and one of the most important shipyards in the country.[2] The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel soon became Barrow's most prestigious and attracted dignitaries and celebrities from across the world; some of the more notable examples being Charlie Chaplin, D. H. Lawrence and Cary Grant.[2]
In 2006, The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel was bought by C2 Investment who spent in excess of £2 million renovating the building inside and out.[2] The hotel now includes 42 en-suite bedrooms, the 'Consort Bar and Grill' as well as a 300 capacity function room called the Regency Suite.[2]