Millennium Hotels and Resorts Acquires Beatles-Inspired Hotel

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Days Night Hotel, situated on North John Street in the heart of Liverpool's increasingly popular Cavern Quarter, will now become Millennium Hotels and Resorts' (MHR) 24^th property within the UK and Europe; adding to the diversity of the hotel group, which operates a dynamic and impressive worldwide portfolio.

Housed in the Grade II-listed Central Buildings, located within close proximity to the iconic Cavern Club where The Beatles performed more than 290 times, Hard Days Night Hotel boasts 110 guest rooms and is renowned for its impressive interior and originality.  

CEO of Millennium Hotels and Resorts Aloysius Lee said: "Liverpool is a leading tourist destination that continues to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors annually on a mass global scale. Having been crowned Capital of Culture in 2008, the city is twinned culturally and economically with Shanghai and is home to the world famous Liverpool Football Club. The city continues to maintain its prominent stance by investing in an array of forward-thinking regeneration projects, while firmly retaining its Beatles legacy.

"Hard Days Night Hotel offers a Beatles experience like no-other and we are confident that our guests, particularly from countries including China, USA, Canada and Europe, will be excited by the choice of this latest acquisition. Furthermore, the 'Fab Four' and Liverpool are very popular to both the North American and Asian markets.

"We are thrilled to welcome Hard Days Night Hotel and more than 150 team members into the MHR global family."

General Manager of Hard Days Night Hotel Mike Dewey added: "We are delighted that Millennium Hotels and Resorts have acquired the hotel, as their ethos and passion for genuine hospitality fits hand in hand with what we have successfully delivered during the past seven years; coupled with the benefits that being part of a global family now affords our staff an exciting career progression with worldwide opportunities.

"Hard Days Night Hotel is a first class hotel that continues to exceed guests' expectations and we look forward to widening our global reputation by maximizing the distribution channels effectively run by MHR and taking the property to the next level."

Since its establishment in 2008, the Hard Days Night Hotel has become a notable destination of choice for leisure and corporate travelers locally and abroad.

About Hard Days Night Hotel:

Hard Days Night Hotel is a four star, Beatles-inspired hotel located at the heart of Liverpool city center's historic Beatles quarter. Set in a Grade II listed building, the boutique hotel features exclusive artwork by world-renowned Beatles artists such as Klaus Voorman and Sir Peter Blake, and is home to Blakes restaurant and the exclusive Bar Four. The hotel opened to much acclaim in February 2008, and has since become the destination of choice for visitors and music fans from all over the world.

As a result of its prominent global reputation, Hard Days Night Hotel has received the prestigious 'TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence' for four consecutive years, and is recognized in the top ten per cent of businesses listed on the travel site. www.harddaysnighthotel.com  

About Millennium Hotels and Resorts

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc, listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1996, is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and/or operates a worldwide portfolio of over 100 hotels across seven distinct global brands – Grand Millennium, Millennium, Grand Copthorne, Copthorne, M Hotel, Studio M and Kingsgate – throughout Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and North America.

Founded on the philosophy of genuine hospitality, this dynamic hospitality group has an outstanding reputation for excellence, taking pride in exceeding the needs of its business and leisure travelers. The strategic locality of its properties in gateway cities such as London, Paris, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok makes MHR the perfect address to conduct your business or indulge yourself while on holiday.

In the UK and Europe, there are 24 well-appointed hotels, situated in prime locations across London, the North and South of England, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy. All hotels offer superb accommodation, direct transport links and a high quality of service. www.millenniumhotels.co.uk

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