The team behind the upgrade of Napier's iconic Masonic Hotel have been at it again, this time working on a 1970s building in Clive Square.
Neil Barber and Craig Hay purchased expressotel three years ago, and have since been bringing it up to standard.
The hotel has now re-opened following the seismic strengthening work, bring the building up to 100 per cent national building standards.
Five new rooms will be fitted out in January, in time for Napier's busy February period.
Barber and Hay worked with Arthur Budvietas of Structural Concepts Limited, to provide design and concept work, Ian Seddon of Design Group Stapleton Elliot for architectural design, and Gemco Group as the contractors.