Park Plaza Hotel Leeds

Park Plaza Hotel Leeds

Park Plaza Hotel Leeds (also known as "Royal Exchange House") is a tower block in Leeds, England. It is situated in central Leeds on Leeds City Square near Leeds railway station. The hotel tower was built in 1966 after construction began in 1965, it was reclad in 2004 to host the four star Park Plaza Hotel. It had previously contained offices.

It has a roof height of 77m spread over 20 floors, and held the title of Leeds' tallest building for seven years from 1966-1973, a title succeeded by West Riding House.

The Hotel is particularly convenient for Leeds City Station, being situated right opposite the station, overlooking The Queen's Hotel. The hotel is also well situated for the financial district of the city centre and is situated right on the Leeds City Centre Loop, however the immediate area does lack parking space, with most available being used by patrons of the railway station.

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in Leeds

References

* [http://www.parkplaza.com/leedsuk Official Website]
* [http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=457 Park Plaza Hotel Leeds on Skyscraper News]


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