Members' club founder to launch his first hotel in Scotland
Mollie's has now signed a deal with award-winning developers Parabola for the new site, which will be its fourth motel in the UK.
The proposed hotel and diner will be located close to Edinburgh Park Station is scheduled to open in 2028, subject to planning permission and licensing.
Mollie's said it is 'is proud to be part of Parabola's visionary development of Edinburgh Park - an emerging urban quarter designed to be a vibrant place to live, work, and visit'.
A double room. (Image: Mollie's) The site offers connectivity, with nearby access to the M8 and [[Edinburgh]] City Bypass, extensive bus and cycle networks, and [[Edinburgh]] Park's mainline and tram stations.
The firm said 'This prime location provides swift access to both Edinburgh city centre and the airport in under 20 minutes, making it ideal for residents, commuters, and tourists - especially those visiting the upcoming AEG entertainment arena.
'Founded in 2019, Mollie's is a pioneering, design-led lifestyle brand inspired by the classic American motel and diner.
'A certified B-Corp, Mollie's is committed to delivering positive social and environmental impact. The brand currently operates motels in Bristol and Oxfordshire, with a Manchester city centre location set to open later this year.'
Nick Jones, company founder. (Image: Getty Images) The Edinburgh Park site will span approximately 73,000 square feet and feature around 200 rooms, a diner with an outdoor terrace, meeting and event spaces, and ample cycle and car parking with electric vehicle charging stations.
The design "aligns with the surrounding architecture and integrates seamlessly into the Edinburgh Park masterplan".
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"Mollie's are positively different by design: bold yet modest, stylish yet relaxed, always warm, always fun; committed to delivering an outstanding value, carefully curated and effortlessly relevant guest experience.
"As a new urban quarter that will not only become an exciting place to live and work but also a cultural destination and creative campus for Edinburgh, serviced by exceptional transport links, Edinburgh Park is the perfect location for Mollie's fourth site and we're truly delighted to work with Parabola to achieve this."
Tony Hordon, managing director of Parabola, said: "Having experienced Mollie's in Bristol, we knew it was the perfect fit in terms of brand, quality, and ethos.
"Their customer-focused hospitality and vibrant food and beverage offering will be a fantastic addition to Edinburgh's hotel scene. We're delighted to welcome them into our masterplan, especially alongside the soon-to-begin AEG Arena."
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