Budget hotel chain Premier Inn's expansion continues with this property in Durham, its fifth hotel in the city. Designed with both leisure and business travellers in mind, it includes a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a late-night bar.

• Opened 1 February
• Owner Whitbread
• General manager Sarah Hall
• Head chef Jon Kenarney
• Bedrooms 103
• Facilities include a restaurant and bar and air-conditioned rooms, including family rooms for up to four guests. Wireless internet access is provided. The hotel offers on-site parking and also includes rooms adapted for disabled customers.
• Prices from £59 per room per night
• Address Freeman Place, Walkergate, Durham BH1 1SQ
• Telephone 0870 850 6342
• Website www.premierinn.com