Announcement of three new net zero room2 hometels in York, Glasgow and Manchester

By Judy J. Beasley Last updated Oct 10, 2022

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The Lamington Group has announced plans to open three new net zero room2 hometels in York, Glasgow and Manchester in 2024, 2025 and 2026 respectively.

This £100m pipeline of sustainable properties reflects the group’s commitment to only build and operate to net zero lifetime standards for new properties developed after the launch of the net roadmap group zero in September 2021.

Robert Godwin, Managing Director of The Lamington Group, said: “The Lamington Group strives to push the boundaries of net zero in the hospitality industry. The opening of new net zero properties in York, Glasgow and Manchester is a realization of the group’s vision to expand across the country and reach 5,000 keys by 2030. At the heart of each property remains our commitment to social values, community engagement and collaboration and promoting sustainable values to educate clients on the importance of the sustainability agenda.

room2 currently has three operational sites, in Southampton, Hammersmith and room2 Chiswick, which opened in December 2021, marking the world’s first net zero all-life hotel. room2 Belfast is also set to open in spring 2023. Hometels combine the best elements of Airbnb, serviced apartments and boutique hotels in an offering designed to appeal to modern business and leisure travelers seeking flexible accommodation.

room2 York will welcome guests from September 2024 with 116 rooms inside the city’s castle walls. Working with developers North Star, the hometel will introduce a modern take on the destination’s medieval heritage.

room2 Glasgow is due to open in the first quarter of 2025 and will offer a central location in the city’s financial district overlooking the River Clyde. Working with planning architects Mosaic, developer One Clyde Ltd in conjunction with West One Capital and planning consultant Iceni, the 134-room property will be part new construction and part renovation of a traditional building.

room2 Manchester is set to become the brand’s tallest hometel to date when it opens in the first quarter of 2026. The 180 rooms will span 22 floors and offer a range of studios as well as one and two bedroom apartments, a first for room2 hostels. Centrally located within walking distance of the city’s Piccadilly station, the property will aim to seamlessly blend old and new and is the result of a joint venture between Lamington Group and North Star/Country Large.

The three new hometels will offer ground-floor dining and bar areas for guests and residents, as well as work and meeting spaces, gyms and laundry rooms. All new openings will also include room2’s innovative features such as 24-hour stays as standard, mattress selection and kitchens in most rooms. The brand will continue to champion local artisans and designers and use both innovative technology and recycled and reclaimed materials to create welcoming environments that are sustainable without sacrificing style, convenience or comfort.