The Green Dragon Hotel in Broad Street, has been acquired by a consortium of predominantly Herefordshire-based investors who intend to restore it to its former glory.

The consortium includes entrepreneur, Luke Johnson, who lives near Malvern and who owns Penyard House Hotel, near Ross-on Wye.

Robin Sheppard, Founder and Chairman of Bespoke Hotels and Chairman of The Green Dragon Hotel’s new Board of Directors, said:?“The Green Dragon Hotel is a real gem and its restoration should be a tremendous boost for Hereford and Herefordshire.”

The hotel will continue to trade as normal and remain open during the phased refurbishment programme, which will begin in the winter. No job losses are anticipated.