In April, Avon and Somerset Police said a group of young people were taken home to their parents after they posted a video to social media showing them exploring the empty hotel.
In another urban exploring video posted in May, graffiti can be seen on the walls and furniture and rubbish strewn across the floor, despite fencing around the outside of the hotel.
Daniel Aldridge MP for Weston-super-Mare, who was excited when he heard about the refurbishment plans in April 2025, said it was “simply not good enough for such an important building to be left standing empty”.
“This is one of the most iconic buildings on our seafront, and bringing it back into use would be a huge boost for Weston,” he said.
“Every month it remains vacant is another month it deteriorates further, attracts break-ins and anti-social behaviour, and causes understandable concern for the residents living nearby,” he said.
“I will continue pressing those responsible for clear answers, a realistic timetable and a plan to get this landmark building back into use.”
A spokesperson for the Fragrance Group said: “We are in the process of developing our plans for the future of the Grand Atlantic Hotel and since the acquisition, the Fragrance Group have worked closely with the council, local police, the MP and neighbours.
“The safety and security of the Grand Atlantic Hotel and the surrounding community is a priority.
“We have installed a steel perimeter securing the entire site and blocking all access points, backed by CCTV and 24-hour monitoring. We would encourage anyone who sees suspicious activity to report it to the police.”
