Happy New Year to all of you reading this! What a year it’s going to be! From new opens and opening receptions, to a brand new website and mobile app, us folks here at Sandman Hotel Group are extremely excited to get a jump-start on things for 2011!
By the Spring of 2011, Sandman will be pushing open the doors of its first international property, in Newcastle, UK. The Sandman Signature Hotel Newcastle is located in the heart of the city centre – the former site of the Scottish and Newcastle Brewery head office!
Early rendering of the Sandman Signature Hotel in Newcastle, UK.
Purchased in 2009, it has been undergoing renovations ever since. Features include boutique-style rooms with large windows, gas fireplaces, and high ceilings. Once fully transformed, the site will feature 175 rooms, and a Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill. In addition to these fabulous amenities, St. James Park, home of the Newcastle United FC, is directly across the street. Do you know who ‘The Magpies’ are? Or what it means to go Black and White mad? Spend an afternoon at the Shark Club next summer, and you’ll find out! (Hint: you may leave in a Newcastle United jersey!)
In British Columbia, the finishing touches are going into the sixth Sandman Signature Hotel property to open since 2007! Located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, the city of Langley will now be home to two Sandman properties, both within sight of the other, at the 200th Street interchange. And with a new hotel, must come new restaurants! The Sandman Signature Hotel Langley will host a Moxie’s Classic Bar and Grill, as well as a brand new Chop Steakhouse & Bar.
Head north to Kamloops, B.C., and you’ll see construction is well underway on yet another Sandman Signature Hotel, set to open in late 2011, or early 2012. Located on the site of a former popular night spot, The Max Nightclub, we’ve got plans to build a 6-storey, 200-room hotel. This property will anchor the re-development of the downtown core, and serve as the flagship hotel in the city!
Lucky for us, it’s not all work and no play – we’ve got grand openings to celebrate! In Alberta, we’ve got our Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South and Sandman Signature Hotel Edmonton South to introduce to everyone! In B.C., we’re planning to show off our Sandman Hotel & Suites Abbotsford and Sandman Signature Hotel Prince George… Keep posted for details!
On the cyber scene, we are really excited to introduce a brand new website this Spring! Work is underway to update our online presence, beginning with the first place people visit – http://www.sandmanhotels.com/! In addition to the new site, we will also be unveiling an app for all those smart phones out there… by this time next year, you’ll be booking rooms from the convenience of your phone!
Here’s hoping your 2011 is off to a flying start! We look forward to seeing you throughout the year!
SANDMAN SAYS 
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Can you tell me how to get in touch with someone dealing with the Newcastle upon Tyne site?
Hello Bernice,
Thanks for getting in touch! I see your @ address puts you in the UK, so perhaps the best way to be in touch is via email. Please contact us at marketing@sandman.ca, and we’ll go from there.
Best,
Courtney McGillion
Marketing Coordinator
SANDMAN HOTEL GROUP
could some one please tell me how i can apply for work at this new hotel. thanks. teresa.
Hi Teresa, thank you for the comment! If you are looking to apply in general, please email hr@sandmanhotels.ca or if you are specifically looking to apply for our Sandman Signature Hotel Newcastle, UK – please call the hotel directly at local telephone 0191 229 2600 or email res_newcastle@sandmanhotels.co.uk or visit website http://www.sandmansignature.co.uk
hi a would love to apply for a room attendant job with this company
Hi Denise, thank you for the comment! If you are looking to apply in general, please email hr@sandmanhotels or if you are specifically looking to apply for our Sandman Signature Hotel Newcastle, UK – please call the hotel directly at local telephone 0191 229 2600 or email res_newcastle@sandmanhotels.co.uk or visit website http://www.sandmansignature.co.uk
Hi I have heard you are recruiting staff and I am very interested, how can I apply, Thank you
Hi Samantha, thank you for the comment! If you are looking to apply in general, please email hr@sandmanhotels.ca, or if you are specifically looking to apply for our Sandman Signature Hotel Newcastle, UK – please call the hotel directly at local telephone 0191 229 2600 or email res_newcastle@sandmanhotels.co.uk – or visit website http://www.sandmansignature.co.uk
May i take this opportunity to welcome you to Newcastle.
You have transformed a building that has become a bit of a landmark
and put your Signature on the city……Welcome
OH…. Yes the blue star on the side of the building…nice touch
Thanks John! We very much look forward to welcoming guests to our property! Website: http://www.sandmansignature.co.uk
Your hotel description in paragraph 2 is not correct. The Scottish & Newcastle Head Office is actually located in Edinburgh. This building was the Brewery regional Ofiice !
Thanks for your comment! I went back and made the distinction, as per your edit!
Cheers,
Sandman Hotel Group
Great review! You actually overviewed some nice news in this post. I came across it by using Yahoo and I’ve got to admit that I already subscribed to the RSS feed, it’s very great 🙂
you have done a brill job restoring the scottish and newcastle hq building.its a nice touch retaining the trademark s&n blue star.i wonder if you be able to peek into st james park from the top floor.welcome to the toon from a toon army fan [newcastle utd supporter] cheers peter
Hi i have been trying to apply in your company but i cannot find any link to apply online. I have sent an email to the email which you have provided above. Please let me know how can i apply for the jobs there.
Thank you
Hi Shraddha, thank you for your message. If you are interested in working for the Sandman Hotel Group, please take a look at the following page of our website where you will find details of current opportunities and contact information. Thank you. http://www.sandmanhotels.ca/meta/careers/