Ebrington Hotel signs to light the way for city landmark

Visuals of signage proposed for the top of the modern annex to the Clock Tower building, as well as for the front of the old Officers’ Quarters and Captain’s House at Building 63 have been included in a new planning application.

The application is for ‘external signage to front of Building 63 (to be known as the Corner House) and external illuminated signage at roof level of adjoining new-build hotel bedroom structure’.

The illuminated signage above the hotel will read ‘The Ebrington’ and will be lit by internal LEDs.

A ‘Corner House’ sign will be erected above the front door of Building 63 with ‘Pub & Lounge’ placed in smaller letters beneath it.

The £15.5m 4 star Ebrington Hotel is expected to open at the end of this month, initially open with 91 bedrooms, but the project will ultimately yield 152 beds.

Overlooking the River Foyle, it will also feature a bar, restaurant, ‘wedding centre’ and conference facilities as well as a residential spa, a first for the city.

Hotel developer Cecil Doherty said the property will create a total of 120 jobs between construction and full-time staff.

The £15 million development includes £7.25 million through the NI Investment Fund and £1.75 million from Invest NI but Mr. Doherty pointed to the considerable level of private investment from people local to the area, describing it as “unique opportunity to repurpose and revitalise iconic historically significant buildings. Ebrington’s future is very bright”.

“The company acknowledges and is deeply appreciative of the significant financial support from Invest NI along with the wholehearted professional support from The Executive Office/Strategic Investment Board (SIB), our own design team and all related statutory bodies who have collectively worked to make this happen,” he added.

“We look forward to showcasing our vision to the public in 2023.”