Boutique hotel operator Bomporto has partnered with Scottish design and interiors brand Anta to convert a B-listed former theatre on Rose Street, Edinburgh, into a new hotel.
The mixed-use development will see the upper floors of the building transformed into visitor accommodation. A rooftop bar is also proposed as part of the plans while the ground floor will house new Anta retail premises.
Originally built in 1912 as an Edwardian Baroque chapel, in recent years the property has been the subject of several development proposals.
Previous plans have stalled, primarily due to restrictions around preserving the building’s main hall. The current application outlines a new approach. A planning statement submitted with the proposal said, “If the sanctuary space were directly accessible from street level, converting it into a hotel lobby or reception area would be more practical. In its current location, the space occupies too much floor area and would impede the economic viability of the development.”
The applicants say the project requires substantial investment and a full internal retrofit to meet modern standards. The development would involve taking the interior back to the building’s external shell. The application is currently under review with City of Edinburgh Council.
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