The Libertines to open Margate hotel

English rock band the Libertines has announced it is opening a hotel in Margate called the Albion Rooms.

The band is building an extension at the rear of the former Palm Court hotel to house a recording studio, which the band would use as well as rent out to local artists, and is refurbishing the five-storey, 10-bedroom property overlooking the sea.

The hotel will also feature an art studio and a bar, with individually-designed guest rooms with a "distinctly Libertines style".

The Libertines is writing its fourth album, which will be launched with a party and show at the Albion Rooms in the summer.

The band posted across its social media pages: "Oh, we did like to be beside the seaside… so much so in fact we've decided to move there. Not just any-there though, a very specific there: The Good Ship Albion will officially be dropping anchor at The Albion Rooms in Margate."

 

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside… so much so in fact we've decided to move there. Not just any-there though, a very specific there: The Good Ship Albion will officially be dropping anchor at The Albion Rooms in Margate.

 

— Libertines (@libertines)

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside... so much so in fact we've decided to move there. Not just any-there though, a very specific there: The Good Ship Albion will officially be dropping anchor at The Albion Rooms in Margate.

— Libertines (@libertines) January 26, 2018

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