Bournemouth's Savoy hotel set for five-star £20million renovation

Bournemouth’s hospitality scene is readying itself for a new five-star addition after plans to transfer one of the town’s former buildings had fallen into a ‘state of disrepair and neglect. Nicholas James Group (NJG) purchased the neglected Savoy Hotel in 2021, after the venue had been closed for a year.

Previously operating as a coaching inn hotel, the establishment is in dire need of refurbishment with guest rooms and public areas beyond the state of repair. The venue boasts 106 bedrooms, an on-site restaurant, function room, conference room, and outdoor area.

New owner NJG submitting their planning statement last year where they unveiled plans to transform the current building into five-star luxury accommodation which ‘will become a distinctive and luxury lifestyle destination in Bournemouth.’

The company plans to invest around £20million into the Savoy with their planned portfolio proposing a ‘comprehensive package of refurbishment, extension and new-build works’, featuring re-modelled bedrooms, spa, fitness and wellness centre, rooftop restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, and a garden restaurant along with other facilities.

Plans will also see part of the current building be demolished and the former stable block renovated into eight high-end cottage suites.

The application will go before BCP Council's planning committee on August 18, with a recommendation for approval.