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The five star Celtic Manor Resort in Newport has started on the latest hotel in its expanding portfolio.

Its Ty Newport Hotel is being built next to its Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor in Langstone, just a few minutes from the Celtic Manor.

 

What will be its second Ty Hotel project, under its Celtic Collection brand, the 146-room hotel is scheduled to open in the autumn of next year, with a separate building to house a drive thru Costa Coffee.

Earlier this year the resort, where the £83m International Convention Centre Wales will open later this year, added to its offer with the acquisition of the former Hampton at Hilton Hotel at Magor, which has been rebranded Ty Hotel Magor.

The Celtic Collection will also operate a new hotel in the centre of Cardiff on Westgate Street, in a development between the Welsh Rugby Union and Rightacres Property.

Russell Phillips, vice-president, facilities and development, of the Celtic Collection said: “We are delighted to start construction of a new Ty Hotel and add another property to our portfolio.

“Ty Hotel Newport will bring more employment and visitors to the city of Newport and help the area address a shortfall in the accommodation needs of conferences and events being held at ICC Wales.

"An essential, mid-range hotel also helps us offer a different kind of accommodation for people attending and working on these events as well as those visiting the city and region for other purposes.”

Carter Lauren Construction is the principal contractor on the build project.