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Rendering of the new Premier Inn in Chichester, U.K. – Image Credit Whitbread
Whitbread PLC has announced plans to build an 82-bedroom Premier Inn in Chichester, marking the company’s second location in the city.
Whitbread PLC, the parent company of Premier Inn, has acquired a site on Bognor Road in Chichester for the construction of a new 82-bedroom hotel. The location, purchased from Hanbury Properties, is situated near the A27/A259 junction, providing accessibility for both business and leisure travelers. This development is part of Whitbread’s strategy to expand its presence in Chichester, complementing the existing Premier Inn at Gate Leisure Park.
The new hotel will bring the total number of Premier Inn bedrooms in Chichester to 165. The decision to establish a second location in the city is driven by strong demand for accommodations in the area. Hanbury Properties completed significant preparatory work on the site before its sale, including remediation and infrastructure improvements.
Construction of the new hotel is expected to begin later this year. This expansion aligns with Whitbread’s broader growth strategy across Sussex and the south coast of England. The company plans to increase its network of hotels in West and East Sussex to 23 locations, with a new Premier Inn set to open in Bognor Regis Seafront in April.
In addition to the Chichester project, Whitbread is preparing to start construction on its first Premier Inn in Littlehampton Town Centre, following the demolition of a former supermarket on the site. The company is also exploring opportunities for a new location in Rye.
Whitbread currently operates over 840 hotels, offering nearly 86,000 bedrooms across the UK and Ireland. The company aims to expand its capacity to 125,000 rooms in these markets as part of its long-term growth plan.
