DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HOTEL JOINS GLOBAL HOTEL BRAND TO DRIVE TOURISM

Best Western Great Britain has announced the arrival of Queens Hotel Lockerbie, Sure Hotel by Best Western, to its growing portfolio of over 260 independent hotels. The property is located on the outskirts of Lockerbie, a little over an hour from the vibrant cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, making it the ideal base for professional and leisure visitors alike.

The Victorian property stands in three acres of its own grounds and gardens at the end of a serene tree-lined drive and lies in the scenic southern edge of Dumfries and Galloway. There are 21 beautifully styled bedrooms that offer guests a combination of character, convenience and quality.

The hotel also has brilliant transport links, with Lockerbie railway station just one mile away. Its location, between Scotland’s major cities in the south and the picturesque highlands, makes it the perfect half-way resting place for those looking to explore the country’s wilderness.

Sure Hotels by Best Western is the newest addition to the Best Western Great Britain brand and offers guests great places to stay at fantastic prices. With spacious rooms and upgraded amenities, Sure Hotels by Best Western offers properties that are perfect for relaxing and recharging, whilst providing a unique space for those on business travel who are looking for something special in their surroundings when working away.

Glen Wright, General Manager at Queens Hotel Lockerbie, Sure Hotel by Best Western, commented: “We’re extremely proud to join the newest Best Western brand and take our property to the next level. Looking ahead to the future, we are confident that with the help of Best Western we can share the success of a global brand that is committed to supporting its properties and maintaining excellent customer service, whilst maintaining our individuality and demonstrating what makes us unique, something we can’t wait to showcase to our guests.”

Rob Paterson, CEO at Best Western Great Britain, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Queens Hotel Lockerbie, Sure Hotel by Best Western to our brilliantly different collection of independently owned properties. Best Western members are investing for the future and changing for the better and our Sure Hotels brand is an example of how we are delivering more to our guests. We look forward to working in partnership with the team at the hotel to showcase and celebrate their hotel both locally and globally."

Best Western Great Britain’s members have invested over £210m since 2015 improving properties and guest experiences.

To find out more about Queens Hotel Lockerbie, Sure Hotel by Best Western, or to book a room, visit: https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/sure-hotel-by-best-western-lockerbie-83550

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