For decades, a popular hotel stood on Paradise Street and its hallways were known to a number of celebrities, sports stars, locals and tourists.
It was back in November 1970 when construction on the city-centre hotel began, and from there, it welcomed thousands upon thousands of guests over three decades. Many will remember its early days as a Holiday Inn, which was completed in 1973.
At one point, the massive Holiday Inn site boasted a heated swimming pool, sauna, cocktail lounge, conference rooms, offices and more. Costing £1,500,000, the hotel was nine-storeys high and boasted 300 bedrooms.
