Jurys Inns, the UK & Irelands 3* superior budget accommodation provider, today announced the official opening date of Jurys Inns Sheffield as Friday 16th January 2009. The opening of Jurys Inn Sheffield follows the groups successful formula of offering guests superior 3 star accommodation with a stylish bar and restaurant in the heart of Sheffield City. The opening also provides the new Jurys Inn with the title of the largest hotel in the city with a room stock of 259 bedrooms.

Speaking today at a press conference in Sheffield City, Jurys Inns Group CEO John Brennan said;

�We are delighted to announce the official opening date for Jurys Inn Sheffield as the 19th January 2009 and also that we will now be the largest hotel operator in the city. Our Sheffield development represents an investment in the city of approximately �18.7 million.

Our arrival also brings the creation of 65 new jobs to the area for which Jurys Inns Group has a key policy of recruiting employees from the local area.�

We are continuing to work very closely with our construction and development partners and along with having our key management team in place, we are on track for a successful opening in January 2009.�

Speaking also at the press conference, General Manager of Jurys Inn Sheffield Carmel Murphy said;

�Jurys Inn Sheffield, like all of the Inns, is designed with style and comfort in mind. Each bedroom can accommodate up to three adults, two adults and two children or just a single person. All rooms will feature high-speed internet access, multi-channel flat-screen TV, self control air-con and a direct dial telephone.

The Innfusion restaurant, will provide a range of value for money dinner options as well as breakfast whilst the relaxed Inntro Bar will feature a varied bar menu of sandwiches, light dishes and drinks. The stylish Il Barista will serve a range of delicious pastries and gourmet coffee to go for those on a tight schedule.

Jurys Inn Sheffield also offers a range of amenities for the business guest including a suite of nine dedicated meeting rooms with a capacity up to 100 in the largest theatre-style space. In addition a 24 hour reception service will also be provided to all guests.�

Located in the centre of the city on Eyre Street the hotel is a matter of minutes walk from the train station, main shopping district, theatres, nightlife and abundance of tourist attractions. It also makes a great base for exploring the natural beauty of the Peak District and the Derbyshire Dales.

The Jurys Inns fixed room rate pricing policy offers great value for money with introductory rates starting at just �59 mid week and �49 weekends. Don�t miss out and book now on www.jurysinns.com for the lowest rates guaranteed.

JURYS INNS SHEFFIELD � THE HOTEL IN NUMBERS

� Total number of bricks � 30,000 � Pains of glass � 579 � Tons of cement � 4,800m3 � Metres of steel � 4000m � Metres of carpet � 13,000m2 � Metres of cable � 8000m � Total number of workers on site on any given day 300 No of Floors 35.025m in height with 11 storeys No of bedrooms per floor 1st & 2nd floors - 41 Rooms 3rd floor � 40 rooms 4th floor � 37 rooms 5th floor 36 rooms 6th to 9th floors � 16 rooms

Ground Floor Lobby 255m2 Height 3.15m floor to ceiling height Bar / Restaurant Bar is 160m2 and the restaurant is 285m2

Bedrooms Dimensions 6.5m x 3.5m (incl bathrooms) Height 2.65m floor to ceiling height Bedroom corridor 1.6m x 2.4m high

Address Jurys Inn Sheffield, 119 Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 4QW Tel 0114 291 2222 Fax 0114 291 2211 URL www.jurysinns.com No of bedrooms 259 Rates From �49 Restaurant Innfusion Bar Inntro bar Il barista � takeaway coffee bar Meeting Rooms 9 meeting rooms, capacity up to 100 Star rating 3 Star Superior Interiors Urban Innovations Project Managers Steve Cunningham Associates Contractors McAleer & Rushe For more information log on to www.jurysinns.com . - ENDS -

NOTES TO EDITORS: Jurys Inns have 23 great hotels based in 18 cities across the UK and Ireland. Sheffield will become the groups 24th hotel on opening day. All the amenities are designed to ensure visitors experience a warm, friendly and relaxed stay. Jurys Inns are 3-star superior budget hotels situated in the very best city centre locations and offer superb value for money. Following Sheffield a further four new properties are scheduled to open for business in Watford, Exeter, Derby and Cardiff during 2009 to 2010. Jurys Inns are currently located in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Belfast, Birmingham, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Heathrow Airport, London (Islington and Chelsea), Leeds, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Southampton, Plymouth and Brighton. For the lowest rates guaranteed, book online at www.jurysinns.com .

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