Building Name

Rhos Abbey Hotel, Rhos Promenade, Rhos-on-Sea

Date
1893
Street
Rhos Promenade
District/Town
Rhos-on-Sea, Colwyn Bay
County/Country
Clwyd, Wales
Work
New build
Status
Demolished 2001

TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. TENDERS are invited for the erection of the RHOS ABBEY HOTEL, at Rhos-on-Sea, North Wales, in accordance with plans, specifications and quantities prepared by BOOTH, CHADWICK and PORTER, Architects and Surveyors, Colwyn Bay. Builders desirous of tendering for the same are requested to apply to Mr P. J. KENT, Estate Offices, Rhos-on-Sea, North Wales, not later than SATURDAY, the 12th day of JUNE. [North Wales Chronicle 5 June 1897 page 4]

RHOS ABBEY HOTEL, RHOS-ON-SEA, NORTH WALES. This hotel is now in course of erection upon a site familiar to Welsh historians, known as Rhos Abbey, commanding extensive sea views towards Colwyn Bay, Abergele, and Rhyl, with some splendid mountain scenery in the background. The hotel also overlooks the ancient Fishing Weir, which was in existence previous to Queen Elizabeth's time. The plans have been prepared by Messrs. Booth, Chadwick, and Porter, architects, Manchester and Colwyn Bay, and the work is being carried out under their supervision. [Building News 15 April 1898 page 527]

Reference    North Wales Chronicle 5 June 1897 page 4 - contracts
Reference    Manchester Guardian Saturday 5 June 1897 Page  - contracts
Reference    Building News 15 April 1898 page 527