The Albion Hotel in Freshwater Bay is due to open within weeks and IWW candidate Bob Seely dropped by to check on progress.
The hotel has undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment since it changed hands early last year. Bob Seely, who is hoping to be re-elected on 4 July, dropped by the Albion to meet with the new owners.
Bob said: “This is exactly the sort of investment we need on the Island and in the West Wight in particular, creating jobs and bringing more money to the Island’s visitor economy.
“Great to meet up with the new owners, David and Mark and to see their plans.”
Under new owners, A2K Leisure, the 41-bedroom hotel has been upgraded throughout with new decoration, fixtures and fittings and a new spa.
“David and Mark talked me through their plans for the hotel while the builders were busy working on last minute details ahead of a formal re-opening.
“I thank David for his investment, and I wish them every success.”
New owner, David Walker from A2K Leisure said: “It has been an amazing challenge squeezing a brand-new hotel into a building which is 300 years old in places.
“We are very proud of what we have achieved and thank all the people who have helped us get this far. 95% of the people we have used are Island based. So, this is very much a local achievement!”
The hotel is currently taking bookings for 2024 via its website.
