Landmark Sheffield hotel with 'tremendous potential' has been reopened months after its sudden closure

The former Sheffield Hilton, at Victoria Quays is now a Best Western Plus hotel known as The Quays Hotel and operated by Legacy Hotels and Resorts,

Legacy, one of the UK’s leading independent hotel management companies, has taken just a few months to reopen the four-star hotel and leisure club following its sudden closure late last year – and has rehired more than a third of its staff.

Andy Townsend, Legacy chief executive, said: “The Quays joins the Best Western group of hotels across the UK, where it becomes a Best Western Plus hotel.

“It has been a very busy and exciting time as we bring back The Quays as one of the premier hotels in the Sheffield City Region to stay and to enjoy top class leisure and well-being facilities, corporate entertaining and a strong programme of events.

“Over the years, the hotel has been popular with guests, diners and leisure facility users alike. It has tremendous potential where we will also seek to build on its popularity as an event location.”

Following the completion of recruitment plans, the hotel is welcoming back 35 per cent of previous staff out of a total of 60 full-time employees.

The property, which originally opened under the ownership and branding of Stakis Hotels, features 128 bedrooms, a spa with an extensive gym and swimming pool, meeting spaces and is home to the Quays Restaurant.

The building is a well-known and a prominent feature on the city skyline.