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A Selection of Member Hotels

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About

Your Leisure accommodation specialist Working with over 421,771 hotels, B&B’s, apartments, guesthouses, motels, hostels and inns worldwide.

Infotel provides the unmanaged business and leisure traveller with online access to view and book accommodation worldwide.

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A selection of Member Hotels A selection of new and existing members who joined

The New Northumbria Hotel

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Starting from

£55.00

Chapters Hotel & Restaurant Middlesbrough, Teeside Starting from

£65.00

The Inn Boutique St Helier, Jersey Starting from

£50.00

this month

Legacy Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel

Rooms 29 Bruce Street

Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Dunfermline, Fife

Starting from

Starting from

£70.00

Arora Hotel

Manchester, Gtr Manchester Starting from

£169.75

£49.00

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York, North Yorkshire Starting from

£65.00

Best Western Oaklands Dakota Nottingham Hall Hotel - Sherwood Park Grimsby, Lincolnshire

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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Poole, Dorset Starting from

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Haleys Hotel

Leeds, West Yorkshire Starting from

£52.50

Browns Hotel

Laugharne, Carmarthenshire Starting from

£70.00

The Club Hotel & Spa

East Bridgford Hill

Bridgehouse Hotel

St Helier, Jersey

East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire

Beaminster, Dorset

Starting from

Starting from

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£215.00

23 Mayfield

Edinburgh, Lothian Starting from

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Manor House Hotel Dronfield, Derbyshire Starting from

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Cley Hall Hotel

Spalding, Lincolnshire Starting from

£65.00

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Hunters Meet Hotel Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7BQ

60 On-site

Dining

Bar

Weddings

Gym

Swimming

Starting from ÂŁ59.00

Free Wi-Fi

8.0 out of 10

Hunters Meet Hotel, Restaurant, Spa & Leisure Centre Situated in the beautiful and peaceful village of Hatfield Heath, between Bishops Stortford and Harlow and just 6 miles (10 km) from Stansted Airport, the Hunters Meet Hotel and Restaurant is a 20 bedroom family run Hotel with conference facilities for up to 100 and an on-site Leisure Centre with a heated indoor pool. The Hotel makes an ideal choice for both business and pleasure.

Enjoying a convenient location, overlooking historic Hatfield Heath, in a thriving village on the Hertfordshire/Essex border, the Hotel is within easy reach of the M11 motorway and other major transportation links.

The Restaurant serves competitively priced, delicious home-cooked food using locally sourced produce. There is also an attractive bar area and delightful gardens in which guests can relax.

Guests can enjoy complimentary use of the Leisure Centre with heated indoor swimming pool, spa area, sauna, steam room and fully equipped gym. Enjoy a range of relaxing and therapeutic Spa Treatments and Pamper Days. read more...

Central London is just 30 minutes away, by train, from Bishops Stortford Railway Station.

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Bold Hotel

Southport, Merseyside PR9 0BE 8 On-site

8.7 out of 10

Dining

Bar/Lounge

24hr Reception

Free Wi-Fi

Starting from ÂŁ49.00

Bold Hotel Situated amidst the Victorian grandeur of Lord Street, an elegant tree-lined Boulevard in the heart of Southport Merseyside, the Bold Hotel offers comfortable and affordable accommodation complimented by a centralized location and easy access to all major North West towns and cities.

The Bold Hotel provides a relaxing alternative to the hustle and bustle of city life. Despite this, it is only a thirty minute drive along the A565 to Liverpool and under an hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey to Manchester via the A570.

For those travelling by rail, Southport Train Station is a 5 minute walk from the hotel and offers transport links to all major cities in Britain.

The hotel prides itself on retaining the traditional service and atmosphere of its Victorian origins whilst also offering the latest in modern facilities and conveniences with a commitment to providing a friendly and professional service. read more...

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Mercure Hotel Nottingham Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 3BP 400 NCP nearby

Dining

Bar/Lounge

Gym

Free Wi-Fi

Starting from ÂŁ59.00

8.6 out of 10

Mercure Hotel Nottingham Lazy Sundays - Treat yourself to a lie in!

Extended `breakfast in bed` hours until midday! Superbly located in the fashionable Lace Market area, close to the heart of the Nottingham`s City Centre.

All 76 bedrooms have been redesigned with luxury soft furnishings, wonderfully comfortable beds, interactive flat screen TVs, on demand movies, satellite television, WiFi and individually controlled air-conditioning.

Only minutes from the Old Market Square, the Capital FM Arena, Nottingham`s theatres, galleries and the historic Nottingham Castle, the Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel amongst many Nottingham hotels is the perfect place to stay to conduct business, host an event or treat a loved one to a weekend break in the City.

The Nottingham hotel boasts a selection of rooms from smaller chic rooms perfect for individual travellers up to the luxurious privilege rooms and suites, ideal if you are staying in the City longer or you are looking for a room suitable for a family. read more...

Completely renovated and transformed after a multi million pound investment, the oldest hotel in Nottingham exudes a sense of tradition, comfort and relaxation.

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Hoops Country Inn & Hotel Bideford, Devon EX39 5DL

100 On-site

8.5 out of 10

Dining

Bar/Lounge

Free Wi-Fi

Starting from ÂŁ59.00

Hoops Country Inn & Hotel This lovingly cared for Grade 2 Listed Heritage Hotel combines character, charm, courtesy & cuisine with the warmest of welcomes and generous hospitality.

Set on the Atlantic Highway (A39) this Romantic Oasis is easy to find and the perfect base for both relaxation and recreation.

The picturesque village of Clovelly, the jewel of the West Country, is a few minutes drive or a delightful coastal walk away, while Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks are within easy reach. read more...

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Who’d A Thought It Maidstone, Kent ME17 2AR

70 On-site

Dining

Bar/Lounge

Jacuzzi

Helipad

Starting from £60.00

Free Wi-Fi

8.0 out of 10

Who’d A Thought It The Who’d a Thought It was built during the reign of Henry VIII in the year 1545.

It was originally a Thatched Farm Dwelling, forming part of a considerable farm estate.

In 1740 it became a registered Ale House. In 1780 a fierce battle took place in nearby Lenham Heath between His Majesty’s Dragoons and twenty Smugglers, concealing their true identity the Smugglers rested for the night at the Who’d A Thought It. When the innkeeper discovered this he never again opened his doors to strangers.

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Today the Who’d A Thought It is a very individual and quite unique Sixteenth Century Champagne and Oyster House offering Luxury accommodation and a fine dining Restaurant, with picturesque gardens.

It is set in the heart of the Kent Countryside, close to many interesting and alluring sites. The perfect setting for a relaxing sojourn. read more...

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Nitenite City Hotels Birmingham, West Midlands B1 1TB 100 On-site £13.00

8.0 out of 10

Bar/Lounge

Free Wi-Fi

Starting from £38.50

Nitenite City Hotels NiteNite city rooms is a micro boutique hotel located in the heart of Birmingham`s leisure and business district in Holliday Street.

So you want to be in the know? Well first of all, let’s be clear their concept is not about being the most budget hotel on the market, it’s about using cutting edge design and forward thinking to create a hotel product that’s affordable for all.

Each clever little creation is designed to emulate the feel of a luxury yacht cabin and these beautifully styled windowless hotel rooms offer guests luxury for less in an inventively compact and efficient

space. Midway between the ICC (International Convention Centre), the NIA (National Indoor Arena) and Brindley Place, off Broad Street to the north and The Mailbox to the south.

It is five minutes` walk from New Street railway station, which is ten minutes by train from the NEC (National Exhibition Centre) and 1.5 hours from London Euston. **Parking is FREE of charge between: 6pm until 8am and all day Sunday** read more...

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Menzies Woburn Flitwick Manor Bedford, Bedfordshire Starting from

£104.00

Menzies Bournemouth Carlton Bournemouth, Dorset Starting from

Menzies Birmingham City Strathallan Birmingham, West Midlands Starting from

£61.00

£72.00

Menzies Aberdeen Airport Dyce

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire Starting from

Menzies Bournemouth East Cliff Court Bournemouth, Dorset Starting from

£50.00

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£58.00

Menzies Birmingham Stourport Manor

Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire

Starting from

£64.00

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TOPLAND: Our featured TOPLAND properties

Menzies Cambridge

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Starting from

£93.00

Menzies Glasgow Glasgow, Lanarkshire Starting from

£97.00

Menzies Irvine Ayrshire Irvine, Ayrshire Starting from

£65.00

Menzies Derby Mickleover Court Derby, Derbyshire Starting from

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£79.00

Menzies London Chigwell Prince Regent Woodford Bridge, Essex Starting from

£97.00

Menzies Stratford Upon Avon Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club

Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire

Starting from

£120.00

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International Hotel Derby, Derbyshire

Up to 52% off rooms Starting from £44.00 £110.00 Special Offer

Best Western Plus Mosborough Hall Hotel Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Up to 50% off rooms Starting from £46.00 £110.00 Special Offer

Liner At Liverpool Liverpool, Merseyside

Up to 64% off rooms Starting from £54.00 £110.00 Special Offer

Comfort Hotel Reading West Reading, Berkshire

Up to 50% off rooms Starting from £45.00 £110.00 Special Offer

Gretna Hall Hotel

Gretna Green, Dumfries and Galloway

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Ambassador Hotel Llandudno, North Wales

Up to 55% off rooms Starting from £40.50 £110.00 Special Offer

Paragon Hotel

Birmingham, West Midlands

Up to 67% off rooms Starting from £33.33 £100.00 Special Offer

Buckatree Hall Hotel Telford, Shropshire

Up to 58% off rooms Starting from £55.00 £130.00 Special Offer

Ruxley Rooms Sidcup, Kent

Up to 50% off rooms Starting from £29.99 £65.00 Special Offer

Plough Motel & Restaurant Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

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Michael Porter of Infotel

Fundraising for Children in Need - He volunteered to have wet sponges thrown at him for charity.

How long have you worked at Infotel?

2 Years and 8 months.

Which department do you work in?

Admin/Accounts.

Describe what your job entails?

Processing incoming paperwork, updating group and venue information and help to look after member hotels and venues.

What is the best piece of career advice you have been given?

Man up!

What’s the most bizarre experience that you’ve had at work?

Whilst working in reservations I once took an enquiry for a lady who asked if she could book an apartment for a week and do her work there. I asked “what line of work are you in?” she replied “I’m an escort”.

What is the funniest moment you have witnessed?

Our old apprentice trying to put a parcel into the post machine which is designed for letters….. it didn’t quite fit.

What do you love most about your job?

The people that I work with who are all amazing!!

What are the best/worst things about your job?

The best thing about my job is it’s never boring as I’m always busy I never seem to have any time to get bored. I can’t really think of any bad parts of my job, I suppose if I have to pick, it would be collecting the Friday breakfast order as I take it personally if the order is wrong.

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What’s your Favourite meal?

Sticky Chilli Beef.

If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not, living or not, real or not, with whom would it be and why?

It would have to be Sir Geoff Hurst to be able to walk around knowing you scored a hat-trick in the final of the only World Cup England have won must be amazing.

What was the last film you saw at the cinema and who did you go to see it with?

I believe it was Angels and Demons a long time ago with my wife (we don’t get out much).

What achievements are you most proud of?

Holding my little boy for the first time.

How much prouder can you get.

What are you passionate about?

I can only think of 3 things I am genuinely passionate about which are my family, football & food.

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Do you have any hidden talents?

I’m not sure it’s classed as a talent but I can make my eyes shake from side to side.

What one word best describes you?

Strange.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

The ability to see onto the future as I wouldn’t mind winning the lottery.

Have any bad habits?

Leaving dirty clothes next to the laundry basket but I’m sure my wife can think of many more.

Where is your favourite place to live?

The Forest of Dean such a beautiful place to live.

What’s your favourite song of all time?

Lady Antebellum – Just a kiss

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“The service I received when I called infotel was brilliant and the lady I spoke to was so friendly and helpful. I gave her my requirements and she came back to me with options, all suitable, for me to choose from. I have saved the number and will be using infotel again.”

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