Best Western � the largest group of independently owned hotels in Great Britain is delighted to announce that the Best Western Peacock Hotel in Kenilworth has joined the portfolio.

The three-star Best Western Peacock Hotel offers guests high levels of comfort in attractive surroundings. The 28 bedrooms include a number of themed rooms, furnished to an exceptional standard, many with modern extras including air conditioning, CD and DVD players. The award-winning restaurant offers a speciality Indian bias, whilst a newly developed conference room meets the requirements of the most demanding guest.

Additionally, the hotel has recently been awarded a silver star by the English Tourism Council and has achieved an AA rating of 75%, which is the highest in the area.

Keith Pope, director of membership services at Best Western is delighted: �The hotel has undergone strict assessments by Best Western to obtain membership. It is an excellent hotel in a key location for Best Western offering superb leisure and corporate facilities � perfect for guests staying for either business or pleasure.

He continued: �Hotels join Best Western to benefit from being associated with the world�s largest hotel brand. By taking advantage of the sales and marketing expertise and purchasing power of Best Western, member hotels can successfully compete with larger hotel chains, whilst retaining their individuality and independence.�

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Press contact: Alison Shield or Claire Trickett Best Western PR & communications department Tel: 01904 695558/695426 Fax: 01904 695489 Email: alison.shield@bestwestern.co.uk or claire.trickett@bestwestern.co.uk

Notes to Editors � Photography is available on request � Bookings can be made at all new member hotels via G.D.S � Best Western UK is part of the world�s largest global brand of over 4,000 hotels in 80 countries. � Best Western provides national and international marketing, sales and reservations for its member hotels, along with purchasing, training and IT support. Details of all hotels are available on www.bestwestern.co.uk � Best Western has over 300 hotels across the UK, offering unrivalled choice for conference and meetings, corporate accommodation and leisure facilities. Best Western has more hotel restaurants with AA rosettes and more swimming pools than any other hotel group in the UK. First Place, Best Western�s free conference and meeting venue-finding service has access to around 300 conference venues in the UK.