From city life to rural retreat with Best Western Hotels

Best Western Hotels, the largest group of independently owned and managed hotels in Great Britain, welcomes two new members, Best Western Castle Inn Hotel, near Keswick, Cumbria and Best Western Victoria Palace, Victoria, London.

The two geographically diverse hotels will increase Best Western’s unique portfolio of three and four-star hotels to 293 throughout England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands.

City Life – The Best Western Victoria Palace, Victoria is newly renovated three-star boutique hotel with 43 rooms all tastefully furnished. This centrally located hotel, the 15th Best Western hotel to join the group in London, is just a short walk from Victoria Station, ideal for leisure and business travellers.

Rural Retreat - The three-star Best Western Castle Inn Hotel, near Keswick offers an idyllic setting with views over some of the country’s highest fells and stunning Bassenthwaite Lake. Although perfect for a peaceful retreat, with its own extensive grounds and gardens, this hotel caters for both business and leisure guests with a leisure club, conference rooms for up to 150 delegates and a newly refurbished restaurant.

Keith Pope, director of membership services at Best Western is thrilled to welcome the two new members, he commented: “Both hotels, have undergone a strict independent inspection, and although quite different in their location and offering, both meet the high standards Best Western guests have come to expect – I am delighted to welcome them into the group.’’

He continued: “Hotels join Best Western to benefit from becoming associated with the world’s largest hotel brand. By taking advantage of the distribution, revenue, sales and marketing expertise member hotels can successfully compete with larger hotel chains, whilst retaining their individuality and independence.”

Best Western is a membership organisation offering the consumer a truly individual experience. Every Best Western hotel is independently owned and managed, so each has its own unique character, whilst independent annual inspections ensure customers enjoy consistently high levels of hospitality.

For more information about Best Western hotels visit bestwestern.co.uk.