Shock as Portstewart hotel and restaurant Me and Mrs Jones closes unexpectedly
Concerned patrons have taken to social media to enquire if they will be refunded for bookings made with a Portstewart hotel and restaurant which closed its doors unexpectedly at the weekend.
Me & Mrs Jones, the 4-star boutique hotel and wine bar located at The Diamond, posted a notice on its premises on Friday, October 10, stating ‘Hotel Closed until further notice’, citing ‘entering into a refurbishment project for upgrades’.
The closure notice has raised eyebrows among locals, particularly given the hotel’s history. This is not the first time the plush 20-bedroom property has shut its doors. First opened in 2012, the hotel closed shortly after, with the owners later re-launching it.
Local residents and visiting guests have expressed surprise and disappointment at the sudden closure, especially as it comes with no prior warning.
The lack of a reopening timeline has led to speculation, though there is no official word beyond the refurbishment notice.
A number of people took to the hotel Facebook page to enquire about refunds on bookings.
One wrote: “Can you please clarify if you’re closed as we have paid for a booking this month” with another saying “Can you offer any indication of when you will be reopening to the public?”