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America-themed \u201cvalue-luxe\u201d hotel and diner chain Mollie\u2019s has submitted plans for its first hotel in Scotland.<\/p>\n
The company announced its proposals for a site at Edinburgh Park last July and aims to benefit from the new entertainment arena being built nearby.<\/p>\n
It will work with a range of consultants including 3D Reid Architects, Lichfields Planning Consultants and Amicus\u00a0Property\u00a0Consultants.<\/p>\n
The hotel, which was subject to public consultation earlier this year, comprises 207 bedrooms, a diner and bar with an outdoor terrace, ancillary facilities, car parking spaces with EV charging infrastructure.<\/p>\n
With the planned 8,500 capacity AEG Arena earmarked for 2028, Mollie\u2019s \u201chopes the addition of new, quality accommodation will help support in achieving the wider vision for the local area and beyond\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Founded in 2019, Mollie\u2019s currently operates motels in Bristol, Manchester and Oxfordshire.<\/p>\n
It said: \u201cIn spirit, Mollie\u2019s was born in America \u2013 an offspring of the classic roadside motel and drive-in diner featuring the inviting red neon signs, the easy-going vibe and a dash of nostalgia, blended with modern luxuries such as digital check-in, a custom Mollie\u2019s app and stylish luxury rooms.\u201d<\/p>\n
Matt Bell, managing director at Mollie\u2019s, said: \u201cWe\u2019ve worked hard to ensure that the submitted proposals are closely aligned with the council\u2019s ambitions for the area to become the go-to destination for visitors outside the traditional city-centre hotspots.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tony Hordon, managing director of Edinburgh Park developer Parabola, said: \u201cWe\u2019re pleased we can continue to attract quality brands like Mollie\u2019s to Edinburgh Park and are very confident that it will positively support the areas ongoing development and progress.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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