As a company Somerston has made a commitment to reduce the negative environmental impact of our business and to use energy more efficiently. To continue this commitment and to ensure that it remains a key focus we are delighted to announce the date of our second Let's Go Green Day will be Friday 27th August 2010.
Let's Go Green Day is an opportunity for our hotel and corporate teams to go that extra mile and make a personal contribution to us being an eco-friendly organisation. We'll be handing our prizes to those hotels which make the best endeavour to reduce energy and we'll encourage changes in the way we work, including simple changes such as switching off unnecessary lights, unplugging electrical equipment, stopping using standby and cutting our energy consumption.
We're delighted to confirm that the last of our Express hotels has now relaunched and Holiday Inn Express Bath now boasts the great new signage, landscaping, hot breakfast, pillow choice and improved service that you find at the rejuvenated brand!
You know what you want in a hotel and that's why we're making big changes at Holiday Inn Express. Our new sign is the first thing you'll notice, the biggest changes are taking place on the inside. We've improved our room experience and we're raising our service standards across the globe. We think you'll appreciate the effort!
World Cup fever hits hotels
Football frenzy has arrived at Somerston Hotels with a number of special promotions taking place in our bars. Many hotels are offering prize draws with Budweiser hold-alls, t-shirts and more available for the lucky winners. Guests at Holiday Inn Express London Hammersmith even have the opportunity to win a replica Jules Rimet trophy.
All of our hotels have large screen TVs in the guest lounge and will be showing all the big matches, so you needn't miss the game just because you're away from home!
Our hotel teams feature people from all over the world so there's sure to be plenty of good-natured banter as the nations compete for sport's most coveted prize. We wish all the teams the very best of luck!
May 2010
Free wifi roll out continues at Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Droitwich M5, Jct 5 is the latest hotel in our group to get free WiFi across the Great Room lounge, ensuring that our guests can stay connected while on their travels! Ideal for checking emails and browsing the web this great new facility further confirms that Holiday Inn Express is the brand of choice for great value, convenient accommodation.
Other hotels within our group where you can enjoy free WiFi are the Holiday Inn Express hotels in Hammersmith, Milton Keynes, London Luton Airport, Swindon, East Midlands Airport, Cambridge, Newport and Swansea. Holiday Inn Express hotels in Northampton and Hemel Hempstead are next in line to get this great facility in the coming weeks, with more hotels to follow throughout the year.
Top tips from locals
Knowing where you can grab a great bite to eat and the best places to visit can really make a short break extra special. That's why our teams have been working hard on producing an Insider's Guide to their local area, recommending everything from little known attractions, to great pubs and parks for the family.
Take a sneak peak at our Insider's Guides and start planning your next trip today...
We're very excited to report that a new advertising campaign for the Holiday Inn family debuted on British TV on May 3rd. The new Stay You campaign tells of our guests staying true to themselves and shows that we celebrate the diversity and individuality of each and every guest.
April 2010
Hampton by Hilton Liverpool City Centre is now open
We are delighted to announce the official opening of our newest hotel, the 151-room Hampton by Hilton Liverpool City Centre, located at Kings Dock Mill, Hurst Street, Liverpool L1 8JH.
The Hampton by Hilton Liverpool City Centre is located just minutes from the Echo Arena, BT Convention Centre, Albert Dock and The Beatles' Story. Hotel amenities include air conditioned guestrooms, conference facilities for up to 30 delegates, a licensed bar, evening meals, a fitness room and car parking. The hotel features contemporary styling including a mezzanine level overlooking the comfortable guest lounge.
"Hampton by Hilton combines quality, service, comfort and plenty of value-added extras, making Hampton by Hilton the hotel of choice in the marketplace today," said Gianfranco Boccuzzi, hotel general manager. "Providing clean, comfortable rooms and outstanding guest service is a top priority for our hotel staff and one reason we will be highly competitive in our local market."
The Hampton by Hilton brand has a history of dramatically enhancing the guest experience across all of its hotels. Amenities range from a free and fresh, hot breakfast and high-speed internet access, to the Clean and Fresh Hampton Bed. Plus, every stay is backed by Hampton's 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Hampton by Hilton Liverpool City Centre | Kings Dock Mill | 7 Hurst Street | Liverpool | UK | L1 8DA Tel : +44 (0) 151 702 6200 | Fax: +44 (0) 151 702 6210
Getting into bed with the BNI
Holiday Inn Express Droitwich saw an opportunity in working with their local BNI group to spread the word on our Relaunch and product by using weekly relationship building with the local community. BNI is the world's largest business-networking organisation with approximately 4,900 groups throughout every populated continent of the world. Last year alone, BNI generated over 4.9 million referrals resulting in over £960 million worth of business for its members.
Droitwich attend a weekly breakfast meeting which starts at 6.30am and finishes at 8.30am. During this meeting, 20 local business owners have breakfast together and each business gets a 60 second slot to present their business to the group. After the 60 seconds, the crucial part of the meeting starts with group members passing business referrals between the group. Within the first 6 weeks, Somerston had won business for the Droitwich hotel and Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Riverside. If this can be achieved in 6 weeks, what can be achieved in a year?
Somerston have been working hard to relaunch all 32 hotels as Holiday Inn Express and our efforts have helped IHG with the biggest relaunch in hospitality history. This means that they are two-thirds of the way through the massive project which will ensure that Holiday Inn keeps its place as one of the world's leading brands.
Stars come out for the 7th Somerston Hotels Annual Awards
Hotel teams across the UK are celebrating their achievements after being recognised for their outstanding efforts in 2009 at a glittering awards ceremony, held at Towcester Racecourse. The Somerston Hotels Annual Awards acknowledges teams and individuals who have demonstrated excellence during what was a difficult year for the hotel industry.
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We are delighted to announce the official opening of our newest hotel, the 151-room Hampton by Hilton Liverpool City Centre, located at Kings Dock Mill, Hurst Street, Liverpool L1 8JH. 