Gary Neville makes major announcement about Manchester's newest five-star hotel

08.06.2022 - 12:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The property developer owned by Betfred founder Fred Done is to build a 40-storey tower at the St Michael's scheme in Manchester city centre.

Gary Neville's Relentless Group has hired Salboy to lead the project, which forms the second phase of the scheme.

The landmark building is expected to feature a five-star hotel with 161 beds, 181 serviced residences and a "multitude of design-led amenity and leisure spaces".

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The second phase of the St Michael's scheme will also include front onto the new public square and include a fully refurbished Sir Ralph Abercromby pub.

Relentless Group added the project will see the creation of 1,800 jobs.

Supporting Relentless and Salboy in the delivery of phase two will be contractor Domis Construction, Salboy’s construction partner.

Initial works are expected to start in January 2023 and the scheme in its entirety is due to be completed in 2026.

Mr Neville said: "The Relentless team have been on this project for 15 years and we’ve never diluted our ambition on what has been an incredibly long journey to build this complex and challenging project.

"Thank you so much to the Salboy team, to Fred and Simon in particular and for all their support over the last few months.

"I would also like to thank Manchester City Council and the Reform Synagogue for the faith they’ve shown over the years. It’s now time to deliver.

"Our aim with St Michael’s has always been to create a world class destination in our city that celebrates our local passion, spirit and hospitality that delivers to a 5 star international standard."

Simon Ismail, managing director of Salboy, added: "Gary and his team have worked incredibly hard to drive