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Work on the Hotel Indigo project in Bath has been at a standstill for nearly two weeks, its owner has confirmed.

The building in South Parade is due to reopen as the 166-bedroom Hotel Indigo in September.

St James's Hotel Group, which owns the hotel, today confirmed its building contractor, Phelan Construction Limited suspended work at the site on on February 28.

(Image: Artur Lesniak/Reach)

Nearly two weeks on talks are said to be ongoing between Phelan and St James's to get work back underway.

No reason has been give for the halt.

A spokesperson for Hotel Indigo Bath said: "St James’s Hotel Group can confirm that on 28 February, Phelan Construction Limited - the building contractor working on Hotel Indigo Bath - suspended work.

"St James is extremely disappointed with this recent development, however, is continuing in discussions with Phelan to resolve the situation.

"St James would like to point out that this suspension is not a result of any contractual breach by St James.

"St James remains fully committed to ensuring construction resumes and Hotel Indigo Bath opens as soon as possible."

(Image: Artur Lesniak/Reach)

Bath Live has contacted Phelan for comment.

On Phelan's website in 2016, it announced that the firm had secured the £10m refurbishment of the 18th Century, Grade I-listed building.

The hotel is replacing the old Pratt's Hotel and Halycon hotels.

(Image: Artur Lesniak/Reach)

It will have a gym, bars, restaurants, terraces and rooms will be luxurious and fashionable.

In 2017, the building work suffered long delays after asbestos was found and had to be removed.

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