A Hampton by Hilton hotel will be built on the former Galleries shopping centre
Wigan council has signed a deal which will bring a 144-bedroom hotel to the former Galleries shopping centre as part of a £135m redevelopment of the town centre. The authority has signed a franchise agreement for a six-storey Hampton by Hilton hotel, off Market Street in the town centre.
Manager and operator Leaf Hospitality anticipates employing more than 60 staff at the new hotel, providing a range of job opportunities for local residents. Town hall bosses say the 62,430 sq ft accommodation space is one of the most important elements brought forward under the Galleries redevelopment masterplan in collaboration with its development partner, Cityheart.
“This is a well-known and prestigious brand coming to Wigan. It demonstrates the confidence that investors, businesses and partners have with a new market hall, cinema, bowling alley, bars and restaurants, alongside the Hampton by Hilton, coming to our town centre.” Graham Dodd, managing director development, Hilton UK and Ireland, said: “Our partnership with Wigan council marks an exciting new chapter, as part of Hilton’s growing presence in the North West.
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