• Increased GFA from 45,370 Sq ft to 56,585 sq ft

• 25% increase floor space

• Increased bedrooms= greater profit= increased capital value

• U-Value 10% of original

• Lower energy costs= improved bottom line profit

• Capital valuation= multiple of profit

Envelope

SERVICES

• Domestic Hot Water (Showers, baths, cooking) accounts for 54% of estimated energy use.

• New modular boilers used.

• Rooms feature generous walk in showers to encourage use over baths.

• Aerators and Flow restrictors fitted to WHB, Baths and Showers.

• Low volume flush WC’s and Cisternmisers fitted

DHW

• First Hotel in the country to use Melcotel system

• Developed by Mitsubishi

• VRF Air to Air heat pump system

• Very high co-efficient

• Software monitors temperature and usage:

• Switches OFF when room is unoccupied or temperature exceeds set points

• Switches ON to maintain minimum temperature

• Programmed for temperature to fall back when guest is sleeping

• Window open control

• Offsets room set points depending on outside temperature and season

Heating & Cooling

• Lighting accounts for 70% of electrical consumption

• 3W LED fitting equates to 30W LV Halogen

• One tenth power consumption

• Downlights and table/ task lights used- guest can control level of light required

• Room electrics controlled by card switch

• Lighting control system fitted to public areas linked to time clock with seasonal adjustment

• PIR switches fitted throughout staff/ back of house areas and guest corridors

• Lift cars replaced with more efficient motors and smarter controls

• LCD TV’s installed

Electricity

• Public areas designed to be naturally ventilated

• Induction hob used in kitchen.

• Central BMS

• Meters/ Sub Meters linked to BMS, can be monitored remotely

Front of House