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Winter Escapes

NOVEMBER 2015

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Contents Page 3 - Member Hotels Page 4 to 7 - What’s on Page 8 to 12 - Featured Hotels Page 13 - Reminders Page 14 to 15 - Featured Group Page 16 to 17 - Industry Interview Page 18 to 19 - Winter Breaks Any rates contained inside this magazine are correct at the time of sending and subject to availability.

Any rates are approximate, per night and all rates are based on the cheapest rate available at the time.

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Mon 28th Dec: Christmas Break Tue 29th Dec: 9:00am to 1:00pm Wed 30th Dec: 9:00am to 1:00pm Thu 31st Dec: Christmas Break Fri 1st Jan: Christmas Break

Mon 21st Dec: 9:00am to 5:30pm Tue 22nd Dec: 9:00am to 5:30pm Wed 23rd Dec: 9:00am to 1:00pm Thu 24th Dec: Christmas Break Fri 25th Dec: Christmas Break

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Member Hotels - 3

Member Hotels

TYPES OF ROOM AVAILABLE Single Double Family (x4)

A selection of this months top New & Existing Infotel Members

Crown Manor House Hotel Southampton, Hampshire Starting from

£74

Inn at Whitewell Clitheroe, Lancashire

Starting from

£125

William Cecil at Stamford Stamford, Lincolnshire

Starting from

£80.75

Hunters Meet Hotel, Restaurant, Spa & Leisure Centre Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire Starting from £89

£69

Crowne Plaza Nottingham

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Starting from

£53

Amba Hotel Marble Arch Marble Arch, London

Starting from

£152.29

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Antoinette Hotel Kingston-upon-Thames Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey Starting from

£85.77

Mercure Hull Royal Hotel Hull, East Yorkshire

Starting from

£54

The Elms Inn

by Good Night Inns Retford, Nottinghamshire

Starting from

£68.98

What’s on - 4

London The crisp chill of a December dusk, blades cutting through the frozen ice against a back drop of historic buildings, festive lights twinkling in the night sky and the promise of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts!

It’s time to cut a dashing figure or tumble and stumble your way around the Christmas ice-rink!

The iconic Tower of London, the Natural History Museum, the stunning setting of Somerset House, the history of Hampton Court Palace and the modern city vibe of Canary Wharf are just some of the London locations offering open air ice skating.

Ibis Styles London Excel Newham

Starting from

£89 View More

Mondrian London at Sea Container Southwark

Starting from

£161

London Hotels

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Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Wembley Wembley

Starting from

Click Here

£65

What’s on - 5

Edinburgh Take your pick at St Andrews Square or Princes Street Gardens

23 Mayfield Edinburgh

Starting from

AmarAgua Guest House Edinburgh

Starting from

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£78

Edinburgh Hotels

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£110

Aaron Lodge Guest House & Restaurant Edinburgh

Starting from

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£60

What’s on - 6

Manchester Make some magical memories in Manchester at the city’s largest ice-rink, located in New Bailey, and bringing in Christmas with festive choristers, DJs, themed sessions and family entertainment.

Castlefield Hotel Manchester

Starting from

£57 View More

Best Western Cresta Court Hotel Manchester

Starting from

£65

Manchester Hotels

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Village The Hotel Club Manchester Ashton Ashton-under-Lyne

Starting from

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£89

What’s on - 7

Cardiff Cardiff’s City Hall Lawn gets a winter wonderland make-over.

Cardiff Marriott Hotel Cardiff

Starting from

Innkeeper’s Lodge Cardiff - The Beverley Hotel Cardiff

Starting from

View More

£79

Cardiff Hotels

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£74

Manor House Hotel Penarth

Starting from

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£40

Featured Hotels - 8

Featured Hotels

Martel Guest House

Golders Green, London NW11 8QP Starting from

ÂŁ65

Located in a quiet tree lined road yet only five minutes from Golders Green tube station, local shopping and the many restaurants offering a selection of cuisine from around the world.

Starting from Check in 12.00pm

ÂŁ85 Check out 10.30am

All rooms are comfortable and well furnished, with en-suite, tea and coffee making facilities, WiFi, flat screen TVs and air conditioning.

Free parking is available and central London is 15 minutes away on the tube.

7 Spaces On-site

Free WiFi

TV in Room

Dining Room

Tea/Coffee in Room

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Air Con

CCTV

Tourist Attractions

Tube Station

Featured Hotels - 9

Featured Hotels

9.2 /10 Ashlawn House

Llandudno, Conwy LL30 2SJ Starting from

£45

A warm and friendly guest house on a tree lined avenue in Llandudno, North Wales. A ten minute walk takes guests to the award-winning sandy beaches, the promenade, entertainment and restaurants and cafes.

Starting from

£60

Check in 16.00pm

Check out 10.30am

A range of rooms from single to superior with en-suite facilities are available, all include a flat screen TV with Free View, WiFi, hair dryers and tea and coffee making facilities.

A full English breakfast made with locally sourced produce will give guests a good start to their day before discovering more charms of the ‘Gem of North Wales.’

2 Spaces On-site

Free WiFi

TV in Room

Dining Room

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Tea/Coffee in Room

Ideal for Hiking

Stunning Views

Featured Hotels - 10

Featured Hotels

8.6 /10 The Poplars

Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 1EZ Starting from

ÂŁ55

Starting from

A private period house on the Roman Trail near Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle and the Bailgate (Old Town), and close to Lincoln University.

ÂŁ72.50

Check in 11.30pm

En-suite

Check out 12.00am

A choice of rooms, some with en-suite facilities or views over Lincoln, are available, offering traditional bed and breakfast accommodation in modern, individually decorated rooms.

3 Spaces On-site

Free WiFi

Dining Room

Tea/Coffee in Room

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Luggage Storage

Tourist Attractions

Featured Hotels - 11

Featured Hotels

Box Bush B&B & Holiday Cottage Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4AL

Starting from

ÂŁ70

Located in the quiet village of Brockley, the self contained holiday cottage includes two bedrooms, one with a four-poster double bed, a family bathroom with a roll-top bath and separate shower, fully fitted kitchen and a log burning stove and TV in the lounge.

Starting from

ÂŁ67.43

Check in 15.00pm

Check out 10.00am

The Box Bush B&B offers guests a choice of two rooms; one double, one twin. Breakfast is served around a rustic farm house kitchen table.

On site leisure facilities include a pool, free for cottage guests, or for a small fee, B&B guests can also splash out!

Parking On-site

Free WiFi

TV in Room

Kitchen

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Tea/Coffee in Room

Gym

Indoor Pool

Featured Hotels - 12

Featured Hotels

8.5 /10 Doubletree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG8 6AZ Starting from

ÂŁ76.50

Built in landscaped grounds with woodland and natural wildlife, this Nottingham hotel offers a quiet base conveniently close to shopping, dining and entertainment, with Nottingham City Centre under four miles away.

Check in 15.00pm

Check out 12.00am

The beautifully decorated guest rooms include 40-inch HDTV, complimentary WiFi, a refrigerator and a walk-in rain shower with junior suites available for added space, including a living area.

Delicious signature dishes, a set menu and a la carte dining options are available in Blossoms Restaurant or enjoy afternoon tea in the elegant Victorian conservatory.

250 Spaces On-site

Free WiFi

Bar

Restaurant

Tea/Coffee in Room

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Laundry Service

Luggage Storage

Gym

24hr Reception

Reminders - 13 All you have to do is follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or join us on Facebook, and share your Christmas selfies with us.

#InfoSelfie

Putting up your Christmas tree, a festive street scene, making mince pies or wrapping the presents?

Competition time We want your selfies!

Share these moments with us and make sure you read next month’s edition to see which hotel break you could win!

Share your Christmas photos with us and you could win a weekend away!

Include #InfoSelfie when sharing with us!

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Featured Group - 14

They have an expanded portfolio of 20 hotels following the rebranding of Hallmark Hotels and sister company Menzies Hotels under the newly extended Hallmark Hotels brand.

Offering fantastic locations, more choice of spas, golf courses, leisure clubs, amazing meeting spaces and restaurants where value, service and quality are highly prized.

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Featured Group - 15

Hallmark Hotel & Spa Bournemouth

Hallmark Hotel Aberdeen Airport

Hallmark Hotel Birmingham Strathallan

Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton

With stunning décor throughout and a well equipped health club & spa

Well-placed if you are visiting some of Scotland’s most popular attractions

A brasserie-style restaurant, bar, lounge, gymnasium free WiFi & parking for guests

A stunning location with sea-views from bedrooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools

Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth East Cliff Court

Hallmark Hotel Cambridge

Hallmark Hotel Carlisle

Hallmark Hotel Croydon Aerodrome

An award-winning hotel with spectacular beach views

A world-famous location, set in 200 acres of picturesque grounds and a 18-hole golf course

This elegant Victorian hotel offers stylish rooms, free WiFi and limited free parking

Built in 1930, the hotel underwent a major renovation transforming the lobby, bar and restaurant

Hallmark Hotel Derby Mickleover Court

Hallmark Hotel Derby Midland

Hallmark Hotel Flitwick Manor

Hallmark Hotel London Chigwell Prince Regent

You’ll find very few hotels with such a huge range of family and leisure attractions

A magnificent landmark, combining both Victorian features with contemporary décor

A classic 18th century manor house with stylish lounges, bedrooms & modern amenities

Listed Georgian house & converted chapel has 61 stylish bedrooms, restaurant, gardens and terrace.

Hallmark Hotel Manchester Airport

Hallmark Hotel Stourport Manor

Hallmark Hotel Glasgow

A relaxed boutique-style hotel in a quiet location, 3 miles from the airport & close to rail networks

68 en-suite bedrooms, stunning gardens, brasserie, leisure club & free WiFi

Hallmark Hotel The Welcombe Stratford-upon-Avon Award-winning restaurant, golf & 157 acres of magnificent grounds

129 bedrooms as well as 12 self-catering studio apartments, ideal for families, pool & gym

Hallmark Hotel Gloucester

Hallmark Hotel Hull

Hallmark Hotel Irvine

Hallmark Inn Derby

Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, you will enjoy delicious food & wine & leisure facilities

Award-winning boutique hotel with panoramic views over the Humber. Free WiFi & parking

Beautiful coastline, fine golf courses and fascinating history draw people to Ayrshire

A comfortable, relaxing hotel close to East Midlands Airport, offering free WiFi & parking.

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Industry Interview - 16

Industry Interview

With Michael Hodgkinson, Director of Key Accounts at Hallmark Hotels

How long have you worked at Hallmark Hotels?

“I have worked at Hallmark Hotels for seven years as Director of Key Accounts. Although previously worked as a Regional Sales Manager for four years with the company before moving to another position in the industry for three years.”

What attracted you to the leisure industry?

“I actually fell into the industry by chance when I took on the position at Menzies Hotels as the Groups Marketing Manager.”

REBRANDED

What are your professional goals and dreams?

“I thoroughly enjoy representing Hallmark Hotels and hope one day to take further steps within the company!

Also I have had the opportunity to work with several Industry Associations including the HBAA (Hotel Booking Agents Association) and I have aspirations of being more involved with the wider industry.”

What do you love most about your job?

“I love having the opportunity to be out with our corporate and agency partners and communicating all the exciting developments taking place across the Group, especially at the moment with the development of the new Hallmark Hotels brand which now incorporates what was Menzies Hotel and will include the Feathers Hotel group in the New Year giving us 28 hotels across the UK.”

View Group What has been the biggest lesson of your career so far?

“I feel I’m always learning as this industry is constantly changing and evolving which makes it so interesting to be involved especially with our company at the moment as we have recently rebranded the Menzies Hotels group into Hallmark Hotels which was very exciting!... However one big lesson to me has been the value of strong, long term relationships.

Fully understanding your clients objectives and requirements are so important to being able to deliver exceptional events!!”

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Industry Interview - 17

Industry Interview

With Michael Hodgkinson, Director of Key Accounts at Hallmark Hotels

What has been your most embarrassing moment in your career?

“A recent embarrassing moment came at a HBAA Executive Committee Meeting.

Having a pre-dinner drink at the lovely Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel with number of industry colleagues I was sat on a sofa holding a glass of fizz...

What is your favourite holiday having seen one of ladies arrive and destination and why? having nowhere to sit I promptly moved “My favourite holiday destination has up to allow her to sit down on the sofa to be Italy and try to visit annually where myself and several others were particularly Perugia as I frequently go seated...unbeknown to me at the time to the Umbria Jazz festival which takes I was sitting on a chaise lounge and so place twice per year (winter and summer) when I moved up disappeared off the over two weeks in the summer and is end onto the floor...luckily not spilling any an excellent blend of great music, food, of the glass of fizz...very embarrassing wine and culture.” but also quite funny!”

What are your main responsibilities at Hallmark Hotels?

“My main responsibility is to support our key partners who have requirements across our 28 hotels, and finding solutions to their accommodation and event requirements.”

What is your favourite meal?

“I’m a big fan of Indian food so would have to be a curry!”

What was the first CD you bought?

“Michael Jackson, ‘Bad’ was the first album I purchased.”

What achievements are you most proud of?

“One of my proudest moments was winning industry Account Manager of the year in 2014 as voted for by my clients.

I’m passionate about the hotel industry and thoroughly enjoy working with all my clients and so to be recognised in this way was very touching. Also becoming Venue Chair of the HBAA in 2013 which What are you passionate about?

I really enjoyed the opportunity.”

“I get quite passionate about most things to be honest. I really enjoy competing at sports, travelling and seeing new things, a bit of DIY and supporting all my clients I work with and developing long term relationships.”

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Winter Breaks - 18

View Offers

Combe House Hotel

Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 1RZ

Autumn Winter Mini Break

The perfect escape & chance to unwind in this lovely setting

Starting from

£140

was £165

The Fleece at Cirencester

Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 2NZ

The Great Winter Sale

Every reason to sneak away & spend a day or two relaxing

Starting from

£64

was £92

Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre Bristol, Gloucestershire BS1 3LE

Festive Getaway

Explore Bristol this festive season, perfect for shopping

Starting from

£69.95

was £80

Westlynne Hotel & Apartments Manchester, Gtr Manchester M8 5DS

Four Night Getaways

Stay from Sunday to Thursday, discounts available on other rooms

Starting from

£30

was £65

Peckham Lodge

Peckham, London SE15 5EU

Discounted Rooms - Why not upgrade?

Big savings on rooms & upgrade to superior rooms for an extra £10

Starting from

£85

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was £109

Winter Breaks - 19

View Offers

Shepherds Arms Hotel

Cleator Moor, Cumbria CA23 3AR

Two Night Off Season Breaks

Includes bed, breakfast & a two course evening meal for two

Starting from

£87

The Mount Hotel & Conference Centre Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV6 8HL

Save this Festive Season

Stay somewhere very special full of character and charm

Starting from

£75

was £105

Bolton Whites Hotel

Bolton, Greater Manchester BL6 6SF

Stay for Less

£10 discount when you stay at this popular sporting venue

Starting from

£109

was £119

Fox & Hounds Country Hotel Chulmleigh, Devon EX18 7JZ

Two Night Pamper Break

Including a 3 course dinner & your choice of 3 spa treatments

Starting from

£137.50

was £193

Shankly Hotel

Liverpool, Merseyside L1 6JD

Massive Savings

Receive a huge saving of up to 82% Off

Starting from

£72

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was £400

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