Officially opened by Team GB sprinter and former BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, who began his athletics career in Kingston, and Simon Jones, Managing Director of Premier Inn UK, the 700th Premier Inn hotel was officially opened on the 1st July in Kingston upon Thames.
Team GB sprinter and former BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, with team members at the Premier Inn Kingston upon Thames and Simon Jones, Managing Director of Premier Inn UK
Tanja Kuveljiic, the Chief Executive of Believe in Young People (BiYP), a charity committed to helping young people find the right career destination, also spoke at the event about BiYP’s and Premier Inn’s dedication to encouraging school leavers into the hospitality industry. Some local schoolchildren were also invited to attend the opening to meet Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
Councillor Roy Arora, Mayor for Kingston upon Thames and Surbiton, and his wife supported the ceremony.
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Team GB sprinter and former BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year, commented:
“To have the opportunity to come back to Kingston to celebrate the opening of Premier Inn’s 700th hotel was fantastic. I grew up training at Kingsmeadow Athletics centre – not far from this hotel – and Kingston has always been a town close to my heart so it’s great to see a new hotel that will allow more people to come and enjoy their stay in the area.”
Situated on Wheatfield Way in Kingston upon Thames, the new Premier Inn features an en-suite bathroom, king size Hypnos bed and spacious work desk with free WiFi (for 30 minutes). An on-site Thyme restaurant serves the All You Can Eat ‘Premier Breakfast’ and a mix of contemporary and classic dishes.
The Hypnos kingsize bed
