entrepreneur - Keith Lord
I Providing a modern Manx welcome Recently celebrating its first anniversary, the Mannin, the Island’s newest hotel, has already become a firm favourite with visitors. Agenda catches up with owner and developer Keith Lord. Words By: Wendy Shimmin Photos: Matt Mosur
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t’s just over a year since the newly recreated Mannin Hotel on Broadway threw open its doors and it’s definitely been a first 12 months to remember, according to owner and project mastermind Keith Lord. The 4-star luxury 54-bedroom hotel, which combines the original façade of its Victorian predecessor with a contemporary atrium and distinctivelystyled guest rooms, has already gained a regular clientele and has also attracted many visiting celebrities, especially those appearing at the Villa Marina just over the road. “We’ve had a fantastic start to business,” says Keith. “It has been far better than what we expected and even than we had hoped. It seems like we only have to attract guests once and then they come back again of their own accord.” Situated in an excellent location on the corner of Broadway and Douglas promenade, the Mannin has quickly become a favourite with both business and leisure visitors. Its light and airy rooms are equipped with all the latest technology, including smart TVs and complimentary guest Wi-Fi which has recently been upgraded via a dedicated superfast fibre optic connection. It is the only hotel on the Island to have fully air-conditioned rooms and also incorporates energy-saving heating and lighting systems. With the input of project architect Niall McGarrigle, Keith was careful to create a unique décor for the building based on the ON THE AGENDA...