Subj : $100m hotel development to 'transform' Hamilton's tallest building
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Date : Mon Jun 17 2024 12:46 pm

By 1News Reporters
11:21am

A $100m hotel development has been unveiled for Hamilton's CBD which is
expected to transform the city's tallest building by 2026.


The owners of the building are calling the development a "game-changer" for
Hamilton.


The 191-bed Pullman hotel over 13 levels will involve an extensive retro-fit
and transformation of the Mistry Centre - located within the Centre Place
shopping mall on Ward St.


Two underground levels of parking, three levels of office and retail space,
and a rooftop bar and restaurant are also planned for the building which was
originally completed in 1980.


The current owners of the Mistry Centre, Sanjil Mistry and Pienaar Piso, said
the new development would be a "game-changing opportunity" for Hamilton and
the surrounding region.


"We couldn't be prouder of what we've achieved to date and what we know this
hotel will achieve for Hamilton," said Piso.


"This project is truly a testament of being stronger together."


Mistry said the building will be "iconic" for Hamilton.


"There is plenty of work to be done, and over the coming months there will be
visual changes to the building."


Accor, the largest hotel operator in New Zealand, will operate the hotel
under its premium Pullman brand.


Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate said the development would be
"transformational" and timely to "rejuvenate the central city".


"As New Zealand's fourth largest city, and one of the fastest growing, we are
now the fifth most visited region in the nation, with visitors spending
around $1.9 billion here annually.


"This hotel will create more than 100 jobs and contribute to attracting more
visitors and events to our beautiful city and region, boosting our local
economy."

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