Ports of Jersey seeks partner to develop La Folie Inn site
Bosses said the aim was to transform the 3,000 square metre site into a hotel development that respected the building's character and the harbour's history. Ports of Jersey said it had conducted a market study that suggested the site could accommodate a hotel with about 125-150 guest rooms.Tom Wright, maritime programme manager, said it was about "bringing La Folie - and what we're calling the Merchants' Quay Site – back to life" and highlighting its importance to Jersey's harbour story.
The project is part of a broader Harbour Master Plan, which identifies the Merchants' Quay Site as a key area for regeneration. Marc Clayson, head of Ports Real Estate, described it as a "rare opportunity" to blend the site's history as a dockside hub with new hospitality offerings. He added any formal proposals would undergo public planning, allowing islanders to have their say.Ports of Jersey said La Folie Inn, a listed structure, would be preserved and restored as part of the development. Tricia Warwick, CEO of Visit Jersey, said the plans could make La Folie a "standout destination" and a key part of the island's tourism.
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