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‘The White
House’ Hotel in Old
Opens Following Principal
Hayley's £8.1 million Renovation in
Windsor, 28th April 2009. Upscale hotel and conference venue group Principal Hayley today announced the official opening of ‘The White House Hotel’ a luxury 26-bedroom town house, part of the Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor. Over the last twelve months the group has invested £8.1 million in creating this boutique town house hotel; developing state-of-the-art meeting rooms and restoring the historic 19th century Chapel to create a unique and stylish banqueting venue. Originally built in 1790 by
prominent architect Henry Emlyn, the original ‘White House’ has been a
private
home, a Jesuit training college, a boy’s school and training facility
for
computer company ICL before it was acquired Hayley Conference Venues in
2003
and then by Principal Hotels in 2007 to become part of the Principal
Hayley
Group. By this stage parts of the original property were derelict and a
major
renovation project was needed to restore the Grade II* listed building
back to
its former glory. Work began on the ‘White House’ late
last year and a team of over 70 construction workers, architects and
designers
worked together to create a, stylish hotel complete with the latest
amenities
and facilities yet in keeping with the era and elegant style of the
building. Ten opulent ‘White House’
suites, named after a previous headmaster of Beaumont School and each
costing
over £100,000 have been designed and furnished to the highest of
standards with
plasma TV’s, iPod docking stations, roll-top baths, private dining
facilities
and the finest furnishings. An
additional 16 premium deluxe bedrooms will form part of this elegant
‘Town
House’ where breakfast will be served daily in the bright and elegant
Dining
Room and guests will be able to enjoy an exclusive 24-hour room service
menu. Those looking to meet at The White
House can utilise one of the seven art deco meeting rooms tucked away
on the
ground floor. Ideal for getting the senior team away from the office
for some
strategic thinking they are equipped to the highest specification with
state-of-the-art AV, lighting and technology. An elegant private dining area is
available for those looking to host an exclusive party or celebrate
that
special occasion with up to 30 guests. However the pièce de
résistance of the White
House banqueting space is undoubtedly the Chapel. Originally
built in 1870 the Chapel was
deconsecrated and boarded up in the 1960’s to be used as office space. Restoration work began last summer when
English Heritage and the team from Crick Smiths Conservation were
engaged to
renovate the beautiful stained glass window, barrel-vaulted ceiling and
hand
painted wall murals which were discovered beneath the false walls and
ceiling. After months of painstaking work
the final
result is a unique conference and banqueting space for up to 120
people,
perfect for a dazzling wedding reception, glittering gala dinner or
distinctive
exhibition. The White House and Chapel was
officially opened by the Deputy Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor
and
Maidenhead, Councillor Catherine Bursnall at a ceremony at the Beaumont
Estate on
23rd April 2009. “We are delighted to have officially
opened The White House and Chapel” said Ian Peck, General Manager of
the
Beaumont Estate. “It has been a hugely exciting project and a major
investment
on the part of the Principal Hayley Group. I believe the elegance and
style of
The White House and the uniqueness of the Chapel will be of tremendous
appeal
to guests looking for a luxury town house from which to explore the
delights of
Windsor or searching for that unique venue in which to celebrate a
special
occasion.” About
Principal Hayley
Hotels and Conference Venues Principal
Hayley Hotels and Conference Venues is a collection of
upscale conference-focused city centre hotels and dedicated conference
and
training venues in key locations around the The
Principal
Hayley collection includes: The Royal York Hotel and Events Centre, The Met, The Palace Hotel, The Hotel Russell, Selsdon Park Hotel & Golf Club, St David’s Hotel & Spa, Alexandra House, The Cranage Hall, Eastwood Hall, Ettington Chase, Horwood House, Sedgebrook Hall, Wotton House, Dorking Kenwood Hall, The Derbyshire Hotel, The St Johns Hotel, Solihull, Château Saint Just, Paris La Mola, Barcelona |
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