The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel is a 4-star luxury hotel located on Abbey Road in Barrow-in-Furness, England.[1] The building itself was built in 1871 and was granted grade II status in 1976.[2][3] The hotel was built during a period of great economic growth in Barrow, the town was home to the largest steelworks in the world and one of the most important shipyards in the country.[2] The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel soon became Barrow's most prestigious and attracted dignitaries and celebrities from across the world; some of the more notable examples being Charlie Chaplin, D. H. Lawrence and Cary Grant.[2]
| The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel | |
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| Location | Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 54°07′00″N 3°13′33″W / 54.1168°N 3.2257°W |
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| Floor count | 4 |
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| Number of rooms | 30 |
| Number of restaurants | 1 |
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| The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel | |
In 2006, The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel was bought by C2 Investment who spent in excess of £2 million renovating the building inside and out.[2] The hotel now includes 42 en-suite bedrooms, the 'Consort Bar and Grill' as well as a 300 capacity function room called the Regency Suite.[2]
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edit- ^ "The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel Ratings". LateRooms. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "About The Duke of Edinburgh". The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel (1197912)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
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