The Townhouse
The Townhouse | |
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General information | |
Type | Private Accommodation |
Address | The Townhouse, Albion Street, Kingston upon Hull |
Country | England |
Completed | 1846 |
The Townhouse is a Grade II listed building located in the city centre of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, built in 1846.[1] Formerly a four star hotel, since September 2011, the building has been used as private student accommodation. Its primary residents are students at Hull University.[2]
History
[edit]The Townhouse has been developed in one of Hull's finest buildings. Queen Victoria commissioned the building for her personal physician Sir James Alderson in 1846. Before it was converted into a hotel in 2006, it had been used as a nightclub.[3]
Many features of the original building have been maintained, such as the sweeping staircase and ornate pillars. Modern new features include an Italian marble reception area.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Historic England. "Former Albion House (Grade II) (1197647)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ a b "The Townhouse - Fantastic Student Accommodation in Hull City Centre". www.townhousehull.co.uk. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ "Investors step in with more cash to save hotel". The Yorkshire Post. 11 March 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
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