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The Queens Hotel Leeds has appointed Bob Fairweather as its new general manager, bringing more than two decades of operational and commercial hospitality experience to the landmark property.
Fairweather joined the hotel in March 2026 from LGH Hotels, where he served as regional general manager based at The Queen at Chester, overseeing a portfolio of hotels across Liverpool, Preston and Wrexham. He has previously held senior leadership roles including dual-site general manager at Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre and Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre, as well as general manager at Marriott Manchester Airport.
In his new role, Fairweather will focus on enhancing the hotel’s guest experience while strengthening its position in the business, leisure, meetings and events markets. He will also oversee a number of planned investments, including upgraded colleague facilities and the creation of a new café bar.
The 232-bedroom hotel underwent a £16m refurbishment in 2021 and is owned by Swedish hotel investor Pandox, operating under Axiom Hospitality.
Fairweather said: “I am honoured to be joining The Queens Hotel team. The hotel combines a rich heritage dating back to 1937 with a modern, guest-focused approach to hospitality, making it one of Leeds’ most iconic and distinctive hotels.
“My priority is to support and develop our talented team so we can continue delivering exceptional experiences for every guest. We also have a number of exciting projects planned across the hotel, including investment in colleague facilities and the creation of a new café bar. I look forward to building on The Queens’ strong reputation and ensuring it remains a destination of choice for both local residents and visitors.”
Suzanne Bush, operations director at Axiom Hospitality, said: “We are excited to welcome Bob to The Queens. He brings an outstanding track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences across a variety of hotels. Bob’s passion for hospitality and his strategic approach make him the ideal person to lead The Queens into its next chapter.”
The Queens Hotel Leeds has appointed Bob Fairweather as its new general manager, bringing more than two decades of operational and commercial hospitality experience to the landmark property.
Fairweather joined the hotel in March 2026 from LGH Hotels, where he served as regional general manager based at The Queen at Chester, overseeing a portfolio of hotels across Liverpool, Preston and Wrexham. He has previously held senior leadership roles including dual-site general manager at Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre and Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre, as well as general manager at Marriott Manchester Airport.
In his new role, Fairweather will focus on enhancing the hotel’s guest experience while strengthening its position in the business, leisure, meetings and events markets. He will also oversee a number of planned investments, including upgraded colleague facilities and the creation of a new café bar.
The 232-bedroom hotel underwent a £16m refurbishment in 2021 and is owned by Swedish hotel investor Pandox, operating under Axiom Hospitality.
Fairweather said: “I am honoured to be joining The Queens Hotel team. The hotel combines a rich heritage dating back to 1937 with a modern, guest-focused approach to hospitality, making it one of Leeds’ most iconic and distinctive hotels.
“My priority is to support and develop our talented team so we can continue delivering exceptional experiences for every guest. We also have a number of exciting projects planned across the hotel, including investment in colleague facilities and the creation of a new café bar. I look forward to building on The Queens’ strong reputation and ensuring it remains a destination of choice for both local residents and visitors.”
Suzanne Bush, operations director at Axiom Hospitality, said: “We are excited to welcome Bob to The Queens. He brings an outstanding track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences across a variety of hotels. Bob’s passion for hospitality and his strategic approach make him the ideal person to lead The Queens into its next chapter.”
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