Kenwood Suite, not to be confused with Kenwood Hall which is very close by.
This grand building was used for wedding packages offered by Kenwood Hall and catered for up to 230 guests with two function rooms and multiple bars.
Why couldn’t they use the Hall, and where do those celebrating guests go now?
There’s surprisingly little information about ‘Kenwood Suite’ on the internet, and it was a case of rummaging around inside, that’s if we could get in.
Kenwood Hall is almost next door to the ‘Suite’ which doubled as a Best Western hotel, though sadly it’s been removed from their website. I always try to book a room, just to see what happens.
The formidable-looking gates presented little issue as the wall next to them was quite jumpable, and jump we did, right into the grounds and quickly disappeared to the rear of the property.
It wasn’t long before this hit us square in the face. If you want people to keep out, it’s wise to keep those windows closed. Entering presented little problems as this was so close to the floor.
Inside, we quickly got to work, me noting the ‘Best Western’ stickers and keeping well away from the bottle of Angostura. Someone might have pissed in it, you can never be too careful.
Merry Christmas to you blackboard; was ‘Kenwood Suite’ another casualty of the January slump in business?
The ballroom was oh so grand, and could have been better minus the dampness which had taken its toll as well as the masses of broken glass scattered on the floor.
Several pictures had been dragged off the walls and systematically smashed. I noted the chair holding the door open, a common practice in these places where doors can close and lock you in.
A line of chairs waiting to be cremated? It might look that way, but I don’t think that incinerator is large enough to take even one at a time.
The chandeliers were mostly intact but some had succumbed to mindless violence, the evidence being cast on the floor.
“If you were a little longer then you would be great to swing upon” – not my thoughts, but in the minds of the many wankers who visit for things other than exploring.
It almost looks normal after a rowdy night where the drunken revelers would be returning from their twelve pints to crash.
The Wolstonholn Suite was looking promising; we ascended the stairs in search of great excitement.
… and found great vandalism as well as more Christmas clues. I do know Kenwood Hall was a victim of COVID but recovered. Maybe it took the jabs; maybe they do work; did AstraZeneca have jabs for buildings?
‘Kenwood Suite’ in retrospect didn’t recover but the timing is odd. COVID hit around April 2020, and it temporarily fucked up my exploring with @dizzydiscovery at the time.
So why is all the Christmas décor hanging around?
‘Denzil Watson’ was amazingly easy to find and the Sheffield sticker tells me it’s the right bloke, especially with that LinkedIn backdrop snap. Sex Offender? A dubious claim.
I wasn’t feeling too Christmassy while in the ‘Kenwood Suite’ and looked around in dismay at the wreckage. Someone was taking their anger out on poor Denzil who’s a lecturer at the local University, or maybe he’s guilty and now in jail?
Trying not to trip on the stairs, we left The Wolstonholn Suite in search of more.
In 2018, they had a full agenda of events; that was in the old world when things were a little more normal.
A large storeroom filled with audits and paperwork. I didn’t feel like going through that lot, too much information.
In 2017 it was between £54 and £70 a night, probably depending on demand and weekend. It’s quite normal to adjust the prices and about right for this type of quality.
Are more chairs waiting to die? It's little wonder that the huge ballroom appeared vast and empty. Someone shifted them all here.
With nowhere to throw the darts, we decided against taking a break and exited 'Kenwood Suite'.
I am guessing the hotel is now sealed as I have seen no recent reports, though Google Maps still show it to exist and in a similar state. Inside could be a different story, as we arrived not too late for this one.
FOOTNOTE: I couldn't resist snooping on Denzil a little more. He is an explorer and has written a book about Sheffield's ruins. So why all the hate?
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Someone has an axe to grind against poor Denzel! Maybe he was master of the chairs and people got jealous of his massive collection!
I wish, next one will likely be next week!
He does like like a geek, there are other snaps about of him but that doesn't implicate him. I found no bad reports other than the claim within the Kenwood.
😂😂😂 good one man
IT will be some young tyke showing off thinking they are a WTP or similar, poor dude probably just had a run in with him!
Ah man, lawn darts, those were the best. We still have a set of the old metal ones at my mom and dads. So dangerous, but so fun! This place looks like it was still pretty intact when you visited. I've been looking for a bottle of bitters for a while now. I think I'd want one that's a little cleaner than what was here.
Bitters, I did have to look it up not knowing what it was. My knowledge of various unusual alcohol is not the best.
Let me ask Google real quick
Wait Slobber, how did the place smell like?
It's more something you put with alcohol. I'm pretty sure that bottle at the beginning with the yellow top was a bottle of bitters. Angostra or something like that is the brand. I need to pick some up so I can make old fashioneds at home.
Wedding, maps, I was gonna say all that. Damn you Ringmaster!!
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Ringmaster went a little nuts, it's all too exciting, ain't it?
Absolutely man😂😂😂😂 I think I went overboard with that
Yahoo a decent find that could be a fixer upper'er, pretty posh!
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Could be, it depends how much more smashed it is now. They tend to go south very quickly.
Staggering speed destroying, lack foresight when engineers have fled. Story of life down South!
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As always, a very interesting exploration, I am always impressed to find out how many things were affected by COVID everywhere... This article has a shot which I would call "The last Christmas before the end" (below)... Thank you for always sharing dear @slobberchops friend!
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I suspect this got left behind when the 'Hall' opened again. That Hall is a lot bigger and plusher than the 'Suite'. Maybe it wasn't paying it's way?
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Oh no! All that waste, all that waste! What really happened? Did that City just move on leaving such grandeur behind?
I'm not sure, I couldn't find much info about this one.
Another awesome scenery from one of my favorite author Slobber himself... Damn😳 how old is this place....
How do you always find these amazing abandoned buildings??
Most if it from research on the internet, some from other explorers.
This is an amazing place, I love all the pictures😍
if we go alone to a place like this, it might be a little scary. but the picture you shared is really amazing friend
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Wait we can check it out on Google maps? That's awesome
Would definitely be interested in a wedding here
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Wait you guys jumped the wall 😳😂😂😂 that's some real determination Slobber nice work👌🔥😍😍😍 wish I was there...
It seems like a fair price for one night 🤔 or am I mistaken 😂
Lovely adventure Slobber, love the pics hoping to see more🔥👌 it was fire...🔥🥰💯
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This building does not seem like a very old one. Covid ruined a lot of things but these people can actually get back to work if they can put so many things in place
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Sad news.
I'm surprised at how nice a lot of the chairs still looked. The hate against Denzil was a bit funny. They had to write it multiple times in the same room.
Denzil Watson - the finance lecturer version of Denzel Washington.
You found a place that did not have every window busted out, too bad someone had to break the chandelier I bet it was once beautiful.
I liked your blogs, very interesting and make you wonder at the same time.
As long as it doesn't have bed bugs, I'd still stay there.
It's not in such bad shape that it was necessary to abandon it like that... and that Denzel guy looks like he has a couple of those unforgettable friends.
And you guys came in through those little windows?
I hope your trousers didn't get ruined because it looks uncomfortable to get inside.
That's only slightly worse than a couple operational hotels I stayed in on my epic road trip a month ago.
WOW exploring abandoned places sounds like quite the adventure🤩🤩🤩 It's crazy to see how places change over time, especially with all that vandalism. It's cool that you found out more about Denzil too. Keep exploring and stay safe out there
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That records room though...shew! They better hope they're not audited anytime soon (dunno about over there, but over here you have to have your records in order for 7 years after the fact, just in case the IRS audits you).
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