I just went to make a reservation at this hotel and it closed in mid-April 2004!! Could anyone tell me what it is now?? The view from floors 5 and above was incredible...

Please tell me it has just changed ownership! Or will it become swanky flats?!?

It's due for demolition and re-development. As to what - my money's on flash flats etc....

Demolition??? Surely not- it's an architectural masterpiece!

That maybe over-stating it a bit but it is a fine structure which, along with the Arts Tower, defined the skyline of West Sheffield.

Does anyone have a link to a website with info about this? Who is the developer?? It must have cost a FORTUNE to buy that building.

I'd appreciate any info!

Executive flats will soon replace the hotel I do believe. Glad in a way cos the interior of that hotel kinda reminded me of the hotel from The Shining. :loopy:

The interior was a bit ropey... But it is 50 years old!

I have to say I'm really sorry to hear it's going. I studied in sheffield and stayed in that hotel when I first visited Sheffield (prior to university), my parents stayed there when visiting me at uni, I stayed there for my graduation, my girlfriends graduation and since then 4-5 times a year for weekenders (the fondest memories)!

£50 on a Friday night with free gym, pool and, as I mentioned, stunning views...? No wonder Holiday Inn let it go!

I'm fascinated as to what style of flats they'll build there. The two roads which bound the land (Manchester Road and Fulwood Road) are not exactly the quietest in Sheffield..!

I live next door to the old Holiday Inn (aside from the guy in the house who had to deck his garage out in 'original stone' reflecting the area, ironically) - in a different group of flats - I have heard nothing of the building's development, which has unnerved me a little - any demolition work would definitely affect us here... and I wonder if new flats would devalue mine. There's certainly been nothing passed around asking us for our views. If anyone has any extra info I'd definitely welcome it.

Obviously, a lot of things would be better than that huge building with 250 rooms staring out at my french doors!!

"Obviously, a lot of things would be better than that huge building with 250 rooms staring out at my french doors!!"

My thoughts exactly!

If they do build executive flats (or similar) then I'm sure the development will add value to your property;

i) Physically the environment will be more attractive (greener, quieter).

ii) Expensive new buildings raise average prices in the area which will diffuse out to neighbouring properties.

The 2-3yr development period (I'm guessing) will be unpleasant but their are building regs to limit the impact.

I find it strange that there has been so little publicity. What is there to hide? Do they want to sell these flats?!?

I therefore assume that the design for the site has not been finalised and the developer is some way off from applying for planning permisson.

I'm anticipating plans for an intensely developed site in order to cover the cost of acquisition...

I can see there is enormous potential there, the space is excellent. I wonder if it'll end up a bit west-one-esque with shops/restaurants etc underneath it, or whether it'll still be completely tucked away from the ajoining roads.

If they only build a few storeys then my south facing view is going to be dramatically improved!

So, unnerved, but kind of excited as to what they come up with.

I heard it was going to be rebuilt as another hotel?
Personally I think its a good spot for student accomodation....hmm..

Maybe my sources are a bit fooked.

I'm not sure that site could sustain west one-esque restaurants and/or shops as it is a bit tucked away... Having said that there are about 6,000 students within 1km of the site (Ranmoor, Sorby, Tapton Halls and private accomodation).

Student accomodation situated their would certainly be popular but if I was the developer I'd be pretty confident of getting higher returns from young professionals...

The returns from private res' will be higher than student accommodation, especially in view of the price paid. the 6000 students will be out of Ranmoor quite soon and those sites will come forward for redevelopment too. Don't expect a student scheme - it's too far out of town.

The existing height will be a determining factor in any new scheme because it would be quite feasible to convert the existing building. I would expect a new scheme that is maybe half the height but with much more density on the site.

Don't expect anything like West One on the ground floor.

Well works started or at least the preparation for it - the site is now fenced off.

Any news on what they're doing with the derilict student accomadation behind the fulwood inn?

I did a bit of research last night and I couldn't find any recent planning permission approvals for the site. The last approvals were for pruning one of the trees (late 2003) and erecting the new sign outside.

There won't be yet. It was only sold a couple of months ago -these things do take time.

I imagine they'll apply whilst the demolition is in progress.

Don't expect any demolition before planning consent is granted.

Apart from needing demolition consent in the Broomhill Conservation Area, it's not good sense to demolish a perfectly good building before knowing if you can replace it. The hotel will be on the skyline for some time yet.

I still wouldn't bet against a refurb and conversion.

Perhaps the University has bought it to convert to student accommadation

I think not. The Uni is selling property not purchasing it.
Fortunately their attempts to flog some halls of residence has hit the buffers or there'd be even more pressure put on the residential areas in Broomhill, Walkley and Eccy road

So... I've not been up to shef in a while -could anyone tell me what is happening on this site? Anything!?

Originally posted by tas1
Well works started or at least the preparation for it - the site is now fenced off.

Might be "fenced off" but you can actually get inside and get right up the top floors. Nothing is locked up. Great, worth it for the view apparently. Nothing is broken or damaged inside so its a totally safe structure. There appears to be no work going on, just a rubbish security fence that anyone can get over. At least, according to some friends of mine....

I'm 90% sure I heard that the old holiday inn was going to be refurbished- and it would turned into luxury flats.

Originally posted by Sony
I'm 90% sure I heard that the old holiday inn was going to be refurbished- and it would turned into luxury flats.

There will not pull it down....its in very good condition. My moneys on a conversion to student flats or a housing association.

Originally posted by goldenfleece
There will not pull it down....its in very good condition. My moneys on a conversion to student flats or a housing association.

Housing Association? On Fulwood Road? I'd like to see that get through.

Hmm, well the chap that's bought it has a habit of 'collecting' buildings and then leaving them for a while. I wouldn't bet against it being like that for some time. He is very wealthy and I wouldn't think that it will hurt his pocket to leave it.

Thanks for the responses guys... I still think luxury flats there would be amazing. But it would not be a cheap conversion. Clearly nothing is gonna happen short-term.

How strange collecting buildings?! Who is this person (can you say?)?

Hehe, I won't mention him here. I guess he has enough for electric meter tokens and he knows that land and property only ever does one thing - go up in value!

So 3years on I found this old thread... Has anything happened on the site yet? I remember seeing a residential planning application in 2005 (06?) but think this was rejected??

After a bit of a hunt I have found the planning application and related correspondence - there is quite a lot of information (!!):

http://planningdocs.sheffield.gov.uk/WAM/showCaseFile.do?appType=DC&appNumber=06/00836/FUL

In summary there is some debate about sustainable housing... so no major progress.

Worked at the Hotel for 7 years as Night Manager when it was owned by Forte (was a Crest first then a Posthouse),and still miss the old place like mad

I really miss the gym. Nothing came along to replace it in S10. Have to go in Huddersfield to find a small gym and pool with such a nice atmosphere.

It will be really interesting to see what they do with the site. It would be a nice place to live; but wouldn't fancy being in the tower block.

I was under the impression that the building was staying. With some extra add ons in the current car park area.

So 3years on I found this old thread... Has anything happened on the site yet? I remember seeing a residential planning application in 2005 (06?) but think this was rejected??

Nope, the building is pretty much the same as it was when it closed.

I wish they would just demolish it, it ruins a fantastic view from my flat :D

There was something in the Sheffield Telegraph about this s few months ago. The existing hotel building has been earmarked for conversion to luxury flats with (I think) some sort of underground car park and there are to be some detached houses added to the development in the existing grounds.

Are we talking about the Hallam Tower Hotel ?

Yes that's the one.

My ex and I stayed there in '81 for our wedding night. We booked the top suite but I believe Status Quo or someone similar was playing in Sheffield that night.We had to go to the next one down.We had all the electrics for the outdoor christmas lights on our balcony, and flashing lights all night. Fancy being kept awake on your wedding night! :roll:

Wedding Couples Generally stayed in the Penthouse as part of the overall package unless it was pre booked,the rooms u were given Shelby will have been 801/802/803 which were the next best thing. (Believe me u didnt miss much,the Penthouse was REALLY outdated,Brown Leather Sofas,Film Star Style Mirrors,Mirrored Wardrobes,they even had a brown leather telephone ffs!)
Christmas Lights outside your room were the Christmas Tree Decorations we used to have every year.

Wedding Couples Generally stayed in the Penthouse as part of the overall package unless it was pre booked,the rooms u were given Shelby will have been 801/802/803 which were the next best thing. (Believe me u didnt miss much,the Penthouse was REALLY outdated,Brown Leather Sofas,Film Star Style Mirrors,Mirrored Wardrobes,they even had a brown leather telephone ffs!)
Christmas Lights outside your room were the Christmas Tree Decorations we used to have every year.

We didn't really mind being kept awake as it was a 'special occasion'. The suite was lovely though - and as for the trees, it made it that bit more memorable! I remember it with fondness.

Hi. Looks like the old Holiday Inn is starting to crumble. It's certainly rough around the edges now! Perhaps the "developers" are waiting for natural erosion to perform the demolition job for them? Realistically I guess that during the recession any plans for apartments on the site were pulled due to the lack of available credit?

Housing Association? On Fulwood Road? I'd like to see that get through.

There is already one , Northern Counties Housing Assocation have flats on Fulwood Road just after the traffic lights with Gladstone Road.

6 years on and its still there?

Pop up and admire the views... (http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=20266&highlight=sheffield+holiday+inn)?

Is Sheffield continually after a most wasted use of a building award?

I found this;


8. HOLIDAY INN, MANCHESTER ROAD
The Group considered an application for planning permission for partial demolition, retention, extension and conversion of tower, and erection of 2 x 4 storey blocks to create 121 x 1, 2 and 3-bedroomed units and 11 x 3 storey town houses in grounds, with associated basement car parking (amended scheme) at Holiday Inn (Post House Hotel), Manchester Road (Case No. 06/00836/FUL).
The Group raised no objections to the proposed conversion of the tower block but, due to the size and height of the tower, it considered that the new 4/5 storey buildings represented an over-development of the site, with the overall footprint reflecting a lack of space between the buildings. The Group expressed particular concern at the lack of details regarding the cladding materials, and colour, for the tower, and commented on the lack of clarity regarding plans for any children’s play facilities when it was likely that the 2/3 bedroomed town houses would attract families. The Group also considered that there was insufficient soft landscaping to act as a buffer on this very prominent site.

I think the plans have finally been approved for whatever they are going to do with this; whether they will actually get on and do it remains to be seen. And if you want another candidate for wasted building award, try the nice house near the top entrance on Manchester Road which was bought by the same people to use as a site office when work actually starts, and has lain empty for several years.