Hotel added to Manchester’s Viadux Phase Two scheme

Salboy and Domis have revised plans for Viadux Phase Two in Manchester to include a 160-room hotel in the 76-storey building. The duo submitting a planning application in April 2024, since when plans have continued to develop, reducing the number of homes in the scheme from 782 to 452 and including a new combined residential and hotel entrance on Albion Street in place of the previously proposed retail unit. The proposals, created by architectural firm SimpsonHaugh, have been updated to retain more of the historic Grade II listed bridge over Great Bridgewater Street. The affordable housing provision of 133 homes has remained unchanged. Simon Ismail, managing director and co-founder at Salboy, said: “With Phase One of Viadux now completed, we are excited to carry this momentum into Phase Two. Our vision is to create a destination for people to live, visit and enjoy, combining high-quality homes, amenities and vibrant public spaces. “The addition of the hotel will not only elevate the development but also support Manchester’s growing tourism and visitor economy. This mixed-use development will be easily accessible by public transport, ensuring that the benefits of the development extend across the city, contributing to Manchester’s ongoing growth and transformation.” View market analytics for Manchester >> Image © Salboy/SimpsonHaugh