New Novotel hotel opens for Stansted travellers

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Arora Hotels and AccorHotels have revealed the completion of a multi-million pound refurbishment to transition Arora Hotels’ Stansted hotel to the Novotel brand.

The new hotel boasts restaurants, bars, meeting and event spaces, as well as 250 bedrooms for guests to stay in.

“We’re delighted to unveil our newly refurbished hotel and to bring the highly regarded Novotel brand to Stansted,” said Surinder Arora, founder and chairman of the Arora Group.

“Our ongoing investment into the hotel ensures that we continue to offer guests the very best quality facilities.”

The development marks the third partnership between Arora Group and AccorHotels, plus the group also manages and operates Sofitel London Gatwick and Sofitel London Heathrow.

Located within the airport perimeter, the hotel is minutes away from the terminal and 30 minutes from central London via train.

Paul Muscroft, general manager of Novotel London Stansted Airport, added: “The refurbishment includes a fantastic upgrade to our meetings product, which includes eight purpose-built fully equipped meetings rooms with a capacity for up to 250 people, theatre-style.

“In addition, our dedicated team of in-house specialists are on hand to advise, organise, and help you plan your meeting every step of the way.”

Daniel Fountain / 11.01.2018

Editor, Hotel Designs

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