Footballer Christiano Ronaldo's plans to build Manchester Piccadilly Hotel have been given the green light.

The 4 star plus hotel, with lounge bar and rooftop terrace, located at the corner of Piccadilly and Newton Street has been approved by Manchester City Council. The scheme proposes the re-use of a Grade II listed building and an 11-storey new build, which marks the gateway to the Northern Quarter and transformation of a prominent city-centre site.

Operated under the Pestana CR7 brand, it will be a high quality, contemporary hotel offering over 150 rooms, with a welcoming ground floor lounge bar and rooftop with external terrace, both for guest and public use. It would see the refurbishment of the Grade II listed 69-75 Piccadilly, a former 19th Century combined office and warehouse building known as the Halls Building. The Piccadilly Tavern, which occupies the ground floor of the listed building will also be refurbished as part of the project and the development is completed through new build elements to the rear and adjacent 67 Piccadilly.

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The current building at 67 Piccadilly has been hidden behind hoardings for over a decade due to it being in a state of disrepair. The proposals seek to re-engage this neglected corner with a bold and distinctive design that references the unique character of the Conservation Area through materiality, colour and façade proportions.

Simon Doody, Partner, FCBStudios said: "The corner site is long overdue for redevelopment and in a prominent position that requires a strong architectural presence. The vaulted archways wrapping around the building offer an honest representation of the repetitive nature of the hotel brief, resulting in a contextual and elegant façade design. This sets the tone for the 4* hotel and transformation of the Piccadilly area."