SOMERSET HOTEL JOINS GLOBAL HOTEL BRAND TO DRIVE TOURISM

Best Western Great Britain has announced the arrival of The Abbey Hotel, BW Signature Collection to its growing portfolio of over 250 independent hotels. Nestled amongst the historic streets of Bath, the hotel is perfect for those looking for a peaceful UK escape, with easy access from the city’s train station, just a third of a mile away.

The boutique 62-bedroom hotel is also a mere stone’s throw away from Bath’s world-famous attractions, with the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey just two minutes’ walk. The property already boasts an award-winning restaurant, Allium, but has recently announced exciting plans to open a new eatery in September, part of a joint venture between acclaimed chefs Pierre Koffman and Marco Pierre White.

The hotel also features a conference theatre with a capacity of 30, making it the ideal location for leisure and business travellers alike.

Upon joining the Best Western Great Britain brand, The Abbey Hotel, BW Signature Collection has access to a range of tools and expertise to support in driving tourism to the local area.

Josh Watts, General Manager for the hotel, commented: “We’re extremely proud to see The Abbey Hotel, BW Signature Collection join the Best Western family and take the property to the next level. We’re excited to see what the future holds now as part of a 250-strong family of independently owned hotels across the country.”

Rob Paterson, CEO at Best Western Great Britain, added: “We’re delighted to welcome The Abbey Hotel, BW Signature Collection 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 BW Signature Collection 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 The Abbey Hotel, BW Signature Collection, or to book a room, visit: https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/abbey-hotel-bw-signature-collection-by-best-western-84259

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