While the Festive season was getting into full swing and people were starting to think about their Christmas shopping Best Western were happily signing their latest addition to the group, the Henbury Lodge Hotel - complete with stable bedrooms.

The newly named Best Western Henbury Lodge Hotel is a former mansion house and stable block which has been lovingly transformed into a 3 star hotel complete with a high standard of modern facilities.

Dating back to the 1600s the mansion house is full of charm and character with exceptional Georgian grandeur. The spacious stable bedrooms have original beams and are set within a beautiful courtyard making them picture perfect � especially at Christmas time.

Each of its 20 double bedrooms are fully equipped with large flat screen televisions, ipod docking stations and free internet connection giving guests all the latest communications at their finger tips.

Located in the city centre within tranquil gardens, the Best Western Henbury Lodge is ideal for visiting Bristols many famous tourist attractions, whilst allowing guests to return to the quiet setting of the hotel at night.

After a full day sight seeing guests can relax within the elegant walled gardens or in the hotels own lounge bar with a pint of local ale or festive mulled wine. With fresh fish delivered daily from Cornwall and meat delivered from the local farm it is easy to see why the hotel prides itself on serving only seasonal produce in the relaxed atmosphere of its �Blaise� restaurant.

Rosalind Forester, Owner of the hotel said: �My husband and I are excited to be joining the group. Following our previous hotels success in membership we had no hesitation in branding the Henbury Lodge Hotel a Best Western. It allows us to remain independently owned whilst having the added benefits of being part of a successful global brand.�

With a new hotel joining the group every month this year Best Western have has a successful year. With the addition of the Henbury Lodge Hotel the total number of hotels in the group is now over 280.

Keith Pope, Director of Membership said: �We are delighted to be adding the Henbury Lodge Hotel to the Best Western group. With charm, character and excellent modern facilities this hotel is a great example of just how much variety Best Western has to offer.�

To book a stay at the Best Western Henbury Lodge Hotel contact reservations on 0845 33 00 120 of for more information on joining Best Western contact the membership team on 01904 695400.

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For further information and images please contact Mikhaila Brentnall at Best Western on 01904 695426 or email mikhaila.brentnall@bestwestern.co.uk

Notes to Editors Best Western is the largest group of independently owned and managed hotels in the UK and worldwide. Member hotels maintain their independence, charm and personality, while benefiting from being part of the Best Western brand. Hotels benefit from sales and marketing activity available to them by joining with like-minded independent hoteliers.