The Crown Spa Hotel (formerly the Crown Hotel) is a large hotel in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, overlooking the town's South Bay. Built in 1844, it was Scarborough's first purpose-built hotel and has been extensively renovated to 21st-century four-star status. They lost their four-star status in 2023.
History The original Crown Hotel was reputedly designed by Malton architect John GibsonAbout the hotel at official websiteThe Mount- John Gibson at Malton Buildings Group and opened by John Fairgray Sharpin on 10 June 1845. It was one of the first purpose-built hotels in the world as well as the first in Scarborough. It forms part of the Wessex Court terrace.
The hotel has been a location for television and film productions, including Little Voice, Heartbeat, The Royal, and A is for Acid.
The hotel lost its 1978 "four-star" rating in the 1990s and was purchased by a new owner in February 2000. Four-star status was restored in 2008. It then lost its "four-star" status again in 2023.
Redevelopment controversy In 2005, the hotel overcame objections by local residents and secured approval for plans to increase its accommodation to 161 bedrooms.Hotel extension scheme approved. The Scarborough News, 9 November 2005 In 2007, there were successful public objections to decking and a gazebo erected in front of the hotel without planning permission, and to inappropriate artificial construction material.Hotel chief 'stunned' by planning decision. The Scarborough News, 4 February 2008
References
"Scarborough 150 Years of Hospitality" by Basics Plus Scarborough; 72 page paperback book sold locally Scarborough library and information centre Vernon Road Local History section
External links
Official website Live webcamera feed looking over South Bay