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UK: Hotel, health and wellness club Village Hotels has acquired the former DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park on Chesterfield Roud South in Sheffield.

The property will undergo a multimillion-pound renovation and will remain closed while work is carried out. It is set to reopen in 2026.

It will offer a range of amenities including a Village Health & Wellness Club, a Pub & Grill and an on-site Starbucks, as well as meeting and event space.

The deal marks the first in Sheffield for Village and follows the recent acquisition of the former Crowne Plaza hotel at Caversham Bridge in Reading, which is due to open in December this year.

Gary Davis, CEO of Village Hotel Club, said: “We’re thrilled to announce another new opening for Village which will see us bring our truly unique hotel and leisure club offering to Sheffield. The deal forms part of our ambitious growth plans, as we continue to invest in the guest experience and add more quality hotels for customers to enjoy across the UK.”

The sale process was managed by Christie & Co. David Lee, regional director – hotels at Christie & Co, said: “We are delighted to have supported Village Hotel Club in securing this exciting new site in Sheffield. Village’s acquisition and planned investment in the property will undoubtedly breathe new life into the site, and we look forward to seeing it become a thriving destination for both leisure and business guests in the region.”

Elsewhere in its portfolio, Village is undertaking extension work at properties in Ashton and Solihull which will see an additional 48 rooms added. Work is also due to begin at Village Hotel Leeds South. 

It forms part of Village’s £82 million refurbishment programme, focussed on upgrading all existing assets. 

Highlights:

• Village Hotels has bought the former DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park, its first Sheffield site.

• The hotel will reopen in 2026 after a multimillion-pound renovation with upgraded leisure, dining, and event facilities.

• It forms part of Village Hotels’ £82 million refurbishment and expansion programme across the UK.

• Other projects include hotel extensions in Ashton and Solihull and upgrades at Leeds South.

• Christie & Co brokered the sale.