A BASILDON hotel has opened its doors to reveal a new look.

The Holiday Inn Basildon on the Festival Leisure Park has unveiled a £350,000 refurbishment transforming its public spaces and showcasing a brand new 'Open Lobby' concept on the ground floor. 

Hotel general manager Adam Judge said: "I'm thrilled to welcome guests to our new and improved Open Lobby space. There are so many options and areas to plug in or switch off, that I know our business and travel guests will love what we've done. The new Open Lobby will also appeal to those local to Basildon and networking groups in Essex as a desirable space to meet up. Customer satisfaction is a top priority for me and my team, and this refurbishment allows us to deliver our best service to date with no barriers between us and the guests". 

 The Holiday Inn Basildon in Essex, overlooking gardens and lakes, boasts a modern restaurant and bar and a large meeting and conference academy, with capacity for up to 300 guests in the largest function space which is suitable for weddings. The surrounding Festival Leisure Park offers dining and entertainment options including a cinema, nightclubs and a bowling alley. Families will also love the local beaches and the pier at Southend-on-Sea, just 13 miles away.