Developers behind the ongoing plans to redevelop the former Portland Hotel in Hull city centre have shared new details about their vision for the site, aiming to bring clarity amid public speculation about its future use.
The property is set to be transformed into Paragon 65, a modern co-living development designed for working professionals, mature students, and local residents looking for affordable, high-quality city-centre accommodation.
Each resident will have a private living area featuring a bathroom and kitchenette, while also benefiting from a range of shared facilities including communal kitchens, laundry rooms, working pods, private dining areas, a gym, and cinema rooms.
James Shepherd, Director at KWP., said “We are excited to deliver a scheme that addresses a clear need in Hull’s city centre housing market by providing very high-quality accommodation at an affordable price point. As a developer, we specialise in breathing new life into old, empty and underutilised properties, and we’re particularly proud to be working on a building with such rich history and significance to the local area.”
The developers have confirmed that, contrary to some online speculation, the building will not be used to house asylum seekers. A recent feature and video produced in partnership with Hull What’s On helped to clarify the plans and highlight the project’s purpose.
The video has received significant engagement on social media, reflecting strong local interest in the future of the site.
Paragon 65 will occupy the site of the long-vacant former Portland Hotel, a neglected landmark that’s ready for a new chapter. The redevelopment represents a significant private investment in Hull, turning an underused site into an attractive, functional space that contributes to the regeneration of the city centre and provides much-needed housing for Hull’s growing population of young professionals, mature students and local residents.
More details about the project can be found at www.paragon65.co.uk.
