Swindon hotel and wedding venue suddenly closes over rising costs

The Venues Collection group has run the hotel since 2017

A hotel and wedding venue has announced it is closing saying it is "no longer financially viable" after the pandemic and with rising costs.

Alexandra House in Swindon is part of The Venues Collection, which said the hotel will close on 29 February.

Weddings, events and bookings will be refunded and help given to find another venue, a spokesperson said.

About 100 people work at the hotel and will either be redeployed or given help to find another job locally.

The Venues Collection, which rents the site from a private landlord, has been running the hotel since 2017 and said only a small number of bookings will be impacted.

The company said only a small number of bookings will be impacted

It added: "The decision to close has not been made lightly.

"We have thoroughly explored all possible alternatives, but despite our best efforts to rebuild post the pandemic, our operational costs have increased significantly over the past few years and the venue is no longer financially viable to operate.

"We extend our gratitude to the local community and all patrons who have supported Alexandra House throughout the years." 

People with bookings - including weddings, events and leisure memberships - are being contacted about refunds.

The company said people should contact them if they have not heard from the team by 29 January.