Beetham Tower in Manchester, UK, completed

ByPaul Johnson April 27, 2006

Soaring 171m above ground level, Manchester’s Beetham Tower is now officially the UK‘s tallest residential building. The project was completed yesterday and celebrated with a breathtaking firework display which could be seen for miles around. The first 23 storeys of the building will house a 5-star 285-bed Hilton Hotel due to open at the end of July 2006. The prime residence – the 8,000 square foot penthouse and the highest home in Britain – will be occupied by Ian Simpson, the tower’s architect.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Telegraph.

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