Courtyard by Marriott Keele, which is located at the world-leading Keele University Campus in Newcastle under Lyme, was built in 2020 and opened on 1 February 2021. Surrounded by countryside it is just a few minutes away from Stoke-On-Trent and easily accessible from the M6. The hotel has 150 stylish and comfortable bedrooms, Scholars Bar and Restaurant, Starbucks Campus Coffee House, two meeting rooms catering for up to 20 people, plus a well-equipped fitness centre.
Craig Patterson, Managing Director at Castlebridge Hospitality said, “Everyone at Castlebridge Hospitality is delighted by the trust shown in us by the owners, KHT, and honoured to have been awarded the management contract for the Courtyard by Marriott Keele. It is a fantastic hotel with an exceptionally engaged team, and it has been a privilege to welcome them into the Castlebridge family. We are confident that Castlebridge is the right partner to unlock the asset’s full potential”.
Craig, added, “This partnership represents a major milestone for Castlebridge. Not only is it our first Marriott-branded hotel, but it is also our first third-party management contract - an important step as we accelerate a core growth area for the group. We have worked incredibly hard to build a central support platform with a wealth of skill and experience, and this appointment is a strong validation of that work”.
Scott Randall, General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Keele, said “We’re delighted that Courtyard by Marriott Keele is joining Castlebridge Hospitality which has a track record in delivering first class hotel management services with operational excellence and heartfelt hospitality with a relentless focus on results. I know that Courtyard by Marriott Keele will be safe in the hands of Castlebridge Hospitality who will ensure the hotel is renowned as being the best place to stay, drink, eat and relax in Stoke on Trent”.
Castlebridge Hospitality operates and invests across a range of hospitality assets, with a focus on creating sustainable value through strategic partnerships, strong brands and a hands-on dedicated approach to its management of assets. For more information about Castlebridge Hospitality please visit https://www.castlebridgehospitality.co.uk. For more information about Courtyard by Marriott Keele please visit www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotels/manck-courtyard-keele-staffordshire/overview/
