Manchester's "first boutique hotel" could be set for a major refurbishment to keep up with rising standards in the luxury market.
The Great John Street Hotel began operating in 2005 and the property had previously been The Atherton Street County School and later part of the Granada TV complex.
It was bought by The Hut Group last year and now plans have been unveiled for a major revamp.
This will include a refurbishment of the bedrooms, see the existing rooftop bar reconfigured, and a new external glass lift shaft installed.
There would also be a single storey glass extension on the Little John Street side of the hotel.
Plans have been prepared by Euan Kellie Property Solutions on behalf of The Hut Group.
A planning statement said: "Whilst the hotel was recognised as Manchester’s first boutique hotel when The Great John Street Hotel began operating in 2005, the hotel is in need of a comprehensive refurbishment to bring the offer up to the quality and standard expected for a luxury boutique hotel in Manchester in 2020 and beyond.
"The existing hotel was opened in 2005, and has not been significantly upgraded since.
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"The refurbishment will result in a reduction in the total number of hotel rooms from 30 to 24."
It adds: "The proposed development seeks to provide a high quality, ‘5 star’ offer with well curated guest stay and accessible food and beverage offerings.
"The internal refurbishment seeks to provide comfortable and stylish bedrooms and spaces, whilst recognising the materiality,spatial quality and historic integrity of the former school building.
"The proposed development seeks to provide three new elements to the building, namely the glasshouse extension, glazed external lift and improved rooftop bar area, which have been designed to appear as contemporary, yet architecturally sympathetic additions, that will enhance the overall guest experience, accessibility and servicing of he hotel in order to create a new social destination and ensure that Great John Street Hotel is the preferred place to stay when visiting Manchester."
Plans have been submitted with Manchester City Council.