The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel

The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel is a 4-star luxury hotel located on Abbey Road in Barrow-in-Furness, England.[1] The building itself was built in 1871 and was granted grade II status in 1976.[2][3] The hotel was built during a period of great economic growth in Barrow, the town was home to the largest steelworks in the world and one of the most important shipyards in the country.[2] The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel soon became Barrow's most prestigious and attracted dignitaries and celebrities from across the world; some of the more notable examples being Charlie Chaplin, D. H. Lawrence and Cary Grant.[2]

The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel
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General information
LocationBarrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom
Coordinates54°07′00″N 3°13′33″W / 54.1168°N 3.2257°W / 54.1168; -3.2257
Technical details
Floor count4
Other information
Number of rooms30
Number of restaurants1
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The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel

In 2006, The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel was bought by C2 Investment who spent in excess of £2 million renovating the building inside and out.[2] The hotel now includes 42 en-suite bedrooms, the 'Consort Bar and Grill' as well as a 300 capacity function room called the Regency Suite.[2]

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  1. ^ "The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel Ratings". LateRooms. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e "About The Duke of Edinburgh". The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
  3. ^ Historic England. "The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel (1197912)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 December 2014.