Southampton Eastleigh’s Holiday Inn unveils multi-million pound makeover

Southampton Eastleigh Holiday Inn, which is managed by Valor Hospitality, has completed work on a £3.5 million renovation.

Work to upgrade the hotel’s entrance, courtyard, event space and 129 bedrooms started in June 2022, as part of the global hotel management company’s long term plans to update and improve guest experience across its portfolio.

The newly made-over spaces include an entirely new outdoor courtyard featuring vibrant colours, botanical greenery and festoon lighting, with patio heaters, blankets and canopies making the space more comfortable for guests regardless of the time of day.

Elsewhere in the hotel, the entrance and meeting spaces have also seen improvement, with the hotel enhancing its Wi-Fi connectivity and installing modern AV equipment with business guests in mind.

The events facilities, which cater for everything from corporate dinners to birthday parties and weddings, have also been refreshed and updated, with artwork from the Eastleigh area to add personal stylish accents.

Brian McCarthy, Managing Director of Valor Hospitality Europe says: “Providing our guests with world-class experiences is a huge priority for us, and with that comes ensuring that our hotels are to the highest of standards possible.

“This year we have put a huge focus on investing in refurbishments to ensure we continue to provide an inviting atmosphere and exceptional services across the board.

“The refurbishments at Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh are incredibly exciting, as the hotel has been completely modernised, with alluring outdoor spaces and refitted rooms to make it an enticing place to stay.”

Aside from the renovations of the hotel, Sales & Marketing Manager James Mahaffey is preparing to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon in support of Meeting Needs. Donations to his campaign can be made here.

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