10th April 2006

Today Brian Stock and Simon Whaley, Preston North End FCs latest recruits officially opened the second Travelodge hotel in Preston. The 3 million, 72-bedroom hotel is located in the heart of the city's regeneration project scheme at New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 5NX.

Rooms will be available from £26 and there is a choice of either a double, family or disabled room. Each offering a comfortable setting with en-suite bathroom, luxury king size bed, colour TV which includes pay on demand in room entertainment - movies, telephone, Internet services and free tea and coffee making facilities. Free on site car parking is also provided for guests. The hotel has a Bar Café which offers breakfast, all day snacks and a bar service in the evenings.

Kim Aspin, Preston Travelodge Manager, said: "Demand for budget accommodation is booming in Preston, which is why we have invested in a second hotel in the city centre. Our latest hotel has not just helped bridge the gap for low-cost accommodation it has also helped towards the city's regeneration project. Our central location is ideal for business and leisure travellers visiting the city. It will also help local residents who have visiting family and friends."

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Notes to editor:

The building had been vacant for a number of years, in its previous life it use to be an office block and warehouse.