New Douglas hotel already fully-booked for TT

Monday, 22 February 2016 00:00

Significant investment into a new hotel in Douglas will 'force others' to up their game.

The Mannin Hotel on Broadway is due to open in April - it has 52 rooms, underground parking and a bar and restaurant which will open to the public.

It's aiming for a four-star rating and is already fully-booked for TT.

A recent survey - commissioned by government - showed the Island's hotel sector is suffering from a lack of quality - manager Rom Kesa says the facility helps to alleviate the problem:

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