Carlisle’s Crown & Mitre Hotel has been put up for sale.
The hotel, in the city centre, is part of the Peel Group and Christie & Co is marketing four of the chain’s venues across the country.
Robert Peel founded the eponymous group in 1998, and as he now enters his eighth decade, has decided to plan for his retirement and bring four hotels to the market.
The hotels are available to buy individually or as a group, although no price has been disclosed.
The Crown & Mitre is an Edwardian hotel occupies a prominent position in Carlisle city centre, close to the cathedral.
It features 91 en suite bedrooms, a 46‑cover restaurant, bar, and six function and banqueting suites, including a ballroom for up to 400 guests.
Also for sale are The George Hotel in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, The Caledonian Hotel in Jesmond, Newcastle, and The Bull Hotel in Peterborough.
Mr Peel, chairman of Peel Hotels Ltd, said: “Having led one of the largest hotel groups in Europe, and then created Peel Hotels in 1998, the time has come for me to enjoy some well-deserved rest as I approach my eighth decade, particularly as I started in the hospitality trade at the age of 17.
“I believe that Peel Hotels offers really traditional, high-quality accommodation, our food and beverage offering is one of the best across the markets we operate in, and our hospitality team are second to none.
“As I prepare to wind down my direct involvement in running hotels, I can see the appeal for growing groups and owner operators to purchase these hotels along with their wonderful teams to build upon what I have created over recent decades.
“Along with all my staff, I am excited about what the next few months will offer as Christie & Co undertake their work.”
Jeremy Jones, head of brokerage – Hotels at Christie & Co, added: “We are delighted to have been instructed to market these four hotels within Peel Hotels, which offer some of the best trading locations in their respective markets.
“Offering four-star full-service accommodation across Newcastle, Carlisle, Peterborough and Wallingford, these hotels are available individually or on a multiple basis and offer an exciting opportunity to build upon the strong reputation which Peel Hotels have created through ongoing investment and exceptional levels of service.”
