Two ibis budget hotels join the growing Accor network

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Accor has entered into two franchise agreements with Think Options Limited to create two ibis budget hotels in Warrington and Knutsford.ibis budgetWarrington Lymm Services and ibis budgetKnutsford will be operated by the Signature Management Services and join the 86-strong ibis hotel family network in the UK.

ibis budgetis the nifty, comfortable economy brand from Accor with a network of 46,547 rooms in 16 countries. As a member of the ibis family it shares the key values: modernity, simplicity and well-being. ibis budgethotels offer large comfortable cosy beds and free WiFi all at a budget price.

ibis budgetWarrington Lymm Services has 61 rooms and is located on the M6 motorway service station at Junction 20. ibis budgetKnutsford will offer 32 rooms and is also situated on the M6 motorway towards Manchester. Both hotels are currently going through a refurbishment programme to bring the hotels in line with ibis budget’s essential comfort at a budget price offer for guests.

Thomas Dubaere, Managing Director, Accor UK & Ireland said: “We are delighted to add the ibis budgetWarrington Lymm Services and the ibis budget Knutsford to the rapidly growing Accor network.

In joining the Accor Group, these two economy hotels will benefit from our robust distribution services, strong awareness of the ibis brand and expert support from our Hotel Services team.”

Stephen Gaunt, CEO of Signature Management said: “We are excited about becoming part of the Accor Group and are looking forward to the opening of both hotels in May”.

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Daniel Fountain / 27.04.2014

Editor, Hotel Designs

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