The Gresham Aparthotel appoints new general manager

The Gresham Aparthotel has recently announced the appointment of Mark Hills as its new general manager. Hills previously took part in the transformation of Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham in Coventry which has over 160 rooms, including 70 one-bedroom apartments and studios and the development of a city centre property in Birmingham. In his new role Hills hopes to support The Gresham Aparthotel in the vision to become a longer-stay destination hotel for people visiting Leicester. He said: “I am thrilled to join The Gresham Aparthotel which is quickly becoming known far and wide as the place to stay in Leicester. From speaking to the staff and the guest reviews it is evident that everyone involved is truly passionate about every detail and level of service. “The superb location combined with the flexibility offered by the stylish boutique apartments provide a real home from home experience which means that staying at The Gresham really suits people doing business.” The Gresham is a Grade II listed Victorian building, which originally comprised eight separate buildings and was home to Joseph Johnson’s department store until 1962 when it was purchased by retailer, Fenwick until 2017. The £17m development by Aimrok Holdings opened on 3 November 2021 and encompasses a 121-bed Aparthotel with a restaurant and bar, gym, 12,000 sq.ft. of conference facilities and state-of-the-art co-working spaces and four commercial units. Regarding the recent appointment, Snizhana Yesaulenko, CEO of The Gresham Aparthotel, said: “We are pleased to welcome Mark on board who is clearly an experienced hotelier which includes the city centre market as well as apartment style stays. We are truly grateful to The Gresham team for their dedication and know that Mark will be given a warm welcome to Leicester."