Infotel Lesiure Magazine May 2014

In this issue

ComicCon Special

Featured Hotels

Special Offers

25th Anniversary

Read this months issue!

www.infotel.co.uk/magazine

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

23rd - 25th May 2014 London ExCel

Hotel Booking App Easy to use

100% Free

www.infotel.co.uk/mobile

Book on the go

Follow us

Contents - Page 2

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Contents

@infoteloffers /infotel.co.uk

www.infotel.co.uk 01775 843413 Lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Page 4 to 5

A Selection of Partner Hotels Page 6 to 9

Featured Hotels Page 10 to 13

Page 4 to 5

Page 6 to 9

A Selection of Partner Hotels

Featured Hotels

Page 10 to 13

Page 14 to 15

Featured Group Hand Picked Hotels

Featured Event Comic Con London

Page 16 to 17

Page 18 to 19

Featured Group Hand Picked Hotels Page 14 to 15

Featured Event Comic Con London Page 16 to 17

Offers

Special

Page 18 to 19

Industry Interview with Wayne Jenson Page 20

Testimonials Page 21

Step by Step Guide to using Website: www.infotel.co.uk Bookings: 01775 843413 hotels@infotel.co.uk Client Services: 01775 843406 clientservices@infotel.co.uk

Offers

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

Special

Industry Interview with Wayne Jenson

www.infotel.co.uk

About infotel - Page 3

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

About

Follow us

Working with over 435,000 hotels worldwide.

UK based Call Centre.

Absolutely NO booking fees.

Flexible cancellation on thousands of properties.

All your favourite hotel chains.

Meet the team at

Susie

Georgina

Sarah

Allana

Craig

Jazmin

Emily

Hotel Booking App Easy to use

100% Free

Book on the go

Click here

www.infotel.co.uk/mobile

“

If you are looking online for accommodation in the UK, Infotel attempts to match your needs with a suitable hotel or guest house. After making a reservation you should receive confirmation by e-mail. Accommodation can be searched by criteria, such as city/town name, suburb, airport or tourist attraction. Its’ simple and plain design leads to an intuitive site.

PC Magazine

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

”

www.infotel.co.uk 01775 843413 Lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

www.infotel.co.uk

A selection of Partner Hotels - Page 4

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

A selection of Partner Hotels A selection of new and existing Partners who joined

Sidings Hotel York

£40

Mercure London Watford Hotel

Godalming Hotel Godalming

Watford

£105

Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel Hull

this month

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Bradford

£55

Great Northern Hotel

Berwyn Hotel

£80 £105

£35

Blackpool

Peterborough

£49

Ambassador Hotel Brighton

£49 £59

£89

No11 Hotel & Brasserie

Manchester

£52

Greenwood Lodge City Guest House Nottingham

£47.50

Gellifawr Hotel Newport

Edinburgh

£50

Castlefield Hotel

£80

Piccadilly Central Apartments Manchester

£75

*Any rates contained in this magazine are correct at the time of sending, unless otherwise stated. Any rates start from... and are based on the cheapest rates available.

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

Melville Hall Hotel & Utopia Spa

Malt House At Berkeley Berkeley

Isle of Wight

£104

£75

www.infotel.co.uk

A selection of Partner Hotels - Page 5

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

@infoteloffers

Follow us

/infotel.co.uk

York House York

£35

Heritage Hotel Torquay

£45

Trinity Hotel

Forge

£45 £65

£65

Hull

Lewes

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa Crawley

£99 £175

Mercure Kidderminster Hotel

Mercure Swansea Hotel Swansea

Mercure Ayr Hotel Ayr

Quality Hotel Kings Lynn Kings Lynn

Kidderminster

£69

Farthings Hotel York

£38

£95

£80

£69

Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel

Miners Arms Eyam

Manor House

Tunbridge Wells

Sheffield

£45

Bridport

£95

Olympic House Apartments Glasgow

£85 £145

Clarion Collection Hotel Cromwell Stevenage Stevenage

£89

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

£79 www.infotel.co.uk

Featured Hotels - Page 6

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Legacy Dukes Head Hotel Tuesday Market Place, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1JS 40 On-site

Dining

Bar

Free Wi-Fi

24hr Reception

Room Service

Click to view

Starting from £59

8.3 out of 10

Legacy Dukes Head Hotel Starting from £59 Overlooking the marketplace in the heart of King’s Lynn’s old town, the Dukes Head is a traditional hotel with modern facilities including free Wi-Fi, and limited free on-site parking is available.

The hotel has undergone refurbishment programme with over 3 million being spent. The bedrooms are decorated to a high standard with amenities including flat-screen TVs with over 100 channels, tea and coffee making facilities, en suites with power shower and free Wi-Fi.

The Dukes Head Hotel is just 10 minutes’ walk from King’s Lynn Railway Station and is less than 500 metres from the River Great Ouse. From the historic port of King’s Lynn, there’s easy access to beaches and the Norfolk Broads. read more...

Breather Break, Beauty Break or Sunday Night Special Click here for more information

Check in/out Check in from 2.00pm Check out from 11.00am Average Guest Rating 8.3 out of 10 Recommended by

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

www.infotel.co.uk

Featured Hotels - Page 7

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Seacote Hotel Beach Road, St Bees, Cumbria CA27 0ES 200 On-site

Dining

Bar

Free Wi-Fi

Room Service

Click to view

Starting from £50

Seacote Hotel Starting from £50 Wonderfully situated on the West Cumbrian Coast, on the edge of the breathtaking Lake District National Park.

Guests will find the Seacote Hotel perfectly positioned for exploring the Western Lakes and Fells.

The hotel borders on the safe, sandy mile long beach in the Village of St. Bees. With it’s 12th century Priory and 16th century Public School the village is charming & old worldy & a regular winner of village in bloom awards.

The Hotel has recently undergone extensive refurbishment both internally and externally. The reception area, bars, function room & all of the 61 en-suite bedrooms have been upgraded & modernised. read more...

Check in/out Check in from 12.00pm Check out from 12.00pm Recommended by

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

www.infotel.co.uk

Featured Hotels - Page 8

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Malt House At Berkeley Marybrook Street, Berkeley, Gloucestershire GL13 9BA 30 On-site

Dining

Bar

Free Wi-Fi

Click to view

Starting from £99

8.8 out of 10

Malt House at Berkeley Starting from £99 Ten miles North of Bristol just off the M5 motorway the Malt House at Berkeley is one of those family hotels and restaurants that you can spend a millennium looking for. The bedrooms are tastefully furnished and designed to give you a relaxed and enjoyable stay.

two levels, and with soft lighting, oak beams and wood panelling, surrounds the visitor in ageless ambience. Seating nearly sixty, bookings for large parties are readily accommodated. read more...

The Inn can boast nothing if it can’t boast comfort. Tastefully furnished in mellow wall coverings and dark woods, the restaurant and bars have just the right level of intimacy and informality to instantly relax you. The restaurant is on

Check in/out Check in from 6.00pm Check out from 10.30am Average Guest Rating 8.8 out of 10 Recommended by

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

www.infotel.co.uk

Featured Hotels - Page 9

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Lewisville Guest Accommodation

South Deeside Road, Maryculter, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB12 5GB 5 On-site

Dining

Free Wi-Fi

Laundry Service

Click to view

Starting from £50

Lewisville Guest Accommodation Starting from £50 was £70 Only a stones throw away from the centre of Aberdeen, yet perfectly located for a range of outdoor and indoor activities.

Local attractions in the Maryculter area include fishing, golfing, and the Scottish castle and whisky trails.

Additional indoor and outdoor facilities for entertaining are also available on request. read more...

This spacious bed and breakfast comprises of 5 guest bedrooms, a reception area and a dining/conference suite. Each guest bedroom is newly refurbished with a contemporary style and is equipped to ensure a comfortable stay.

Check in/out Check in from 5.00pm Check out from 10.00am Recommended by

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

www.infotel.co.uk

Featured Hotel Group - Page 10

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Featured Group

@infoteloffers /infotel.co.uk

Rhinefield House Hotel Brockenhurst, Hampshire Starting from

£179

Set deep in the New Forest National Park, among tall conifers and scented pines, Rhinefield House is one of the grandest New Forest hotels.

Click to view Selection of Hand Picked Hotels

Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa Redhill, Surrey Starting from

£169

Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa Nantwich, Cheshire Starting from

£109 Chilston Park

View this Group

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

Maidstone, Kent

£114 www.infotel.co.uk

Featured Hotel Group - Page 11

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Featured Group

Follow us

View this Group

Wood Hall Hotel & Spa Harrogate, West Yorkshire Starting from

£140

Wood Hall Hotel & Spa, West Yorkshire`s leading country house hotel offering the most perfect of wedding venues.

Click to view

Priest House Hotel Derby, Derbyshire Starting from

£89

Caernarfon, Gwynedd Starting from

St Pierre Park Hotel St Peter Port, Guernsey Starting from

Seiont Manor

£149

£117

Audleys Wood Hotel

Basingstoke, Hampshire Starting from

£95

Fawsley Hall Hotel

Daventry, Northamptonshire

Call for more details

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

www.infotel.co.uk

Featured Hotel Group - Page 12

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Featured Group

@infoteloffers /infotel.co.uk

Woodlands Park Hotel Cobham, Surrey Starting from

£76

Woodlands Park Hotel in Surrey, near Leatherhead and Cobham, was originally commissioned

by English industrialist William Bryant.

Click to view Selection of Hand Picked Hotels

Bailbrook House Hotel Bath, Somerset Starting from

£124

Norton House Hotel & Spa Edinburgh, Midlothian Starting from

£120

Buxted Park Country House Hotel

Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa

Uckfield, East Sussex

Fawkham Green, Kent

£94

£103

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

www.infotel.co.uk

Featured Hotel Group - Page 13

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Featured Group

Follow us

View this Group

L’Horizon Hotel & Spa St Helier, Jersey Starting from

L`Horizon is one of the most popular hotels in Jersey thanks to its unique location directly in front of the white sands of St. Brelade`s Bay.

Click to view

New Hall Hotel & Spa

Crathorne Hall Hotel

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Birmingham, West Midlands Starting from

Starting from

£94

Hendon Hall Hotel

£117

Ettington Park Hotel

Edgware, London Starting from

£153

Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire

£99

Starting from

£105

View this Group

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

www.infotel.co.uk

Featured Event - Page 14

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Featured Event

*Any rates contained in this magazine are correct based on dates 23 - 25 May 2014. Any rates start from... and are based on the cheapest rates available.

Click to view hotels

Hotels in London within 5 miles of London ExCel

Ibis Styles London Excel

Victoria Dock Road

Novotel London Excel

Royal Victoria Dock

Ibis London Docklands Excel

Royal Victoria Dock

£172.50

£174.50

£135

w hotels

Click to vie

Ibis Budget London City Airport

Ibis London Docklands

£49

£120

Baffin Way Off Preston Rd

Silvertown

“MCM London Comic Con Excel London 23 - 25 May 2014” 01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

www.infotel.co.uk

Featured Event - Page 15

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Featured Event

Follow us

Recommended Hotels in London within 5 miles of London ExCel

Grange City Hotel Cooper’s Row

£139

Ibis London City

Grange Tower Bridge Hotel

£153

£134

Commercial Street

Innkeepers Lodge London Greenwich

Tower Hill

Greenwich

£79

Staybridge Suites London Stratford Stratford

£133

Novotel London Waterloo Waterloo

£129.20

Hotel Booking App

Doubletree By Hilton London Victoria Victoria

£199.75 Strand Palace Hotel Charing Cross

£120 was £210 Ibis London Blackfriars Southwark

£149

ad Click to downlo

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

app

www.infotel.co.uk

Special Offers - Page 16

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

View Offers

Special Offers

@infoteloffers /infotel.co.uk

Legacy Dukes Head Hotel Kings Lynn

Breather Break - 2 nights From £299 per break

Haleys Hotel Leeds

Sunday Night Special From £58.50 per night

Advanced Purchase Rate - 2 nights (Must book 10 days prior)

Beauty Break - 2 nights with

30% Discount on all Treatments

From £52.50 per night was £62.50

From £226 per break 3 great deals on offer valid until 23rd December 2014. Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply.

Mercure Hotel Nottingham

B&B and Afternoon Tea From £79 per night B&B and Bottle of Wine

Corus Hotel Hyde Park London

Special Group Offer - 15 rooms or more (starting 1st May 2014)

From £75 per night

From £99 per night was £167

B&B and Sunday Lunch From £75 per night Two Night Break From £85 per night 4 great deals on offer valid until 31st May 2014. Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply.

Corn Mill Lodge Hotel Leeds

01775 843413 Lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, at UK standard rates

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

Advanced Purchase Rate - 2 nights From £48.95 per night

www.infotel.co.uk

Special Offers - Page 17

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Special Offers

View Offers

Bagden Hall Hotel Huddersfield

Discounted Rates From £75 per night was £130

International Hotel Chequers Newbury

Derby

Discounted Rates

Newbury

Discounted Rates

From £44 per night was £89

From £83.50 per night was £128.50

Paragon Hotel Birmingham

Discounted Rates From £56.25 per night was £100

Kimberley Hotel Harrogate

Star Hotel Southampton

Discounted Rates From £35 per night was £55

Kimberley Dinner Special - 2 nights From £99 per night was £230 Discounted Rates From £79 per night was £110

Buckingham Hotel

Best Western Cumberland Hotel

High Wycombe

Discounted Rates From £37 per night was £77

Gretna Hall Hotel Gretna Green

Harrow

Discounted Rates From £73 per night was £101

Discounted Rates From £40 per night was £109

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

Follow us www.infotel.co.uk

Industry Interview - Page 18

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Industry Interview

@infoteloffers /infotel.co.uk

with Wayne Jenson

Buckatree Hall Hotel Telford, Shropshire Starting from

ÂŁ70 was ÂŁ140

The Buckatree Hall Hotel is a renowned comfortable Country House, with its own mature gardens and set beside a scenic lake and woodland, it offers the perfect relaxing retreat.

Click to view

Wayne Jenson General Manager at Buckatree Hall Hotel How long have you worked at the Buckatree?

2 years.

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

What attracted you to the leisure industry?

I fell into it really. Years ago, my mum used to work at a lovely family run hotel in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

When I was 15 I asked my Mum if she could get me a job there. I started in the kitchen, working up to front of house.

Whilst I was studying I remained in the hospitality and catering and exceeded in everything.

www.infotel.co.uk

Industry Interview - Page 19

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Follow us What is the funniest moment you have witnessed?

At a previous hotel I worked in, a speaker at a guests wedding was Victor Meldrew actor Richard Wilson who was a close friend of the wedding group. Myself and some other members of staff were doing our best ever Meldrew impressions stating “I do not believe it”. After doing my best impression, I turned around to see him directly in front of me clearly hearing my words. I must say, I certainly did not believe it at that point.

What do you love most about your job?

Freedom of running your own business and the rewards that follow. Always a learning curve by turning negatives into positives.

When I was a child I wanted to be .....

A PE teacher - I studied this at college but remained in the leisure industry.

What was the first CD/record that you bought?

MC Hammer on LP

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

Invisibility.

What is your favourite song of all time?

Danny Wilson - Mary’s Prayer.

What are you passionate about?

My family - I have a 4 year old and a 3 month old baby.

Need a hotel for the night? call us now on

01775 843413 we are happy to help!

Lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

or visit our website www.infotel.co.uk Book online

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

www.infotel.co.uk

Testimonials - Page 20

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Testimonials

@infoteloffers /infotel.co.uk

What our clients say about us at

“I called infotel to find me a hotel in central london. They worked quickly and found me something within my budget, which is pretty impressive for such a busy area. I have used infotel for many years now and they have never failed me yet.”

Chris Goddard

“I was staying in Manchester for the evening so i used infotel.co.uk to find the city stop apartment hotel.

I requested the hotel and received a confirmation very quickly. It is a very easy way to book accommodation.”

Anthony Mcquaid

“Very happy with the quick efficient service from infotel, will use again for future bookings.”

“The service I received from infotel was excellent. Will happily use again in the future.”

Carol Eyre

“I used infotel.co.uk to book the Grove Hill Hotel, London. The website was easy to use and I had a confirmation sent through within minutes. I have used infotel since and will continue to use them as I really appreciate the service that they provide.”

Leigh Dickinson

“I found infotel staff very good, helpful and nice to talk to. Will definitely use them again for any future requirements.”

Joel Ackerman

Mark McPyke

“

Have your say...

For your chance to have your say on our service, please call us on 01775 843406, email us at clientservices@infotel.co.uk

”

read more testimonials

now Download

Hotel Booking App Easy to use

100% Free

Book on the go

www.infotel.co.uk/mobile Follow us

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

www.infotel.co.uk

Steo-by-step Guide - Page 21

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

Step by step guide to using

Follow us ...

Step one Contact us: Then you just show the hotel your confirmation on arrival and then relax and enjoy your stay.

Call 01775 843413 or email us on hotels@infotel.co.uk, alternatively book online www.infotel.co.uk

What we will need to know • Your desired location and how far you would be prepared to travel. • Your Budget per night

Step Four

Step Two

An Infotel agent will then email, fax or sms your confirmation booking by the method you have requested.

Our Infotel agents will be on hand to take your enquiry, explaining that we are a completely free service and there are absolutely no costs to our clients.

Step Three An Infotel agent will confirm your requirements and book your reservation on your behalf.

01775 843413 lines open 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

www.infotel.co.uk

Follow us

The Leisure Magazine - May 2014

now Download

Hotel Booking App Free Download Works on all Android™ devices

www.infotel.co.uk/mobile

Leisure Magazine

Free Subscription

Now works on all mobile devices

www.infotel.co.uk/magazine Read on any devic e

@infoteloffers /infotel.co.uk

In the next issue

Partner Hotels

Featured Hotels

Special Offers

25th Anniversary