GREENE King Inns is taking over five hotels in the area including the Waterside near the town centre.

Bosses say the hotels, formerly Premier Inns, have returned to the Greene King Inns estate with a new offering for guests.

In addition to the Waterside, in Centre Park, The Mount in Wigan, Royal Oak in Wirral, Lea Gate in Preston, and Holmfield Arms in Wakefield have also reopened as Greene King Inns.

The hotels are centred around creating a 'home away from home in the heart of local communities'.

Clair O’Neill, hotels controller at Greene King Inns, said: “We’re delighted to welcome five new hotels into the Greene King Inns estate, further establishing our presence in the North West region and providing even more locations to our existing portfolio of more than 130 inns across the UK.

“Our locations are designed to be at the heart of local communities, providing a cosy destination where guests can enjoy a comfortable place to stay whilst exploring the surrounding areas or travelling for business.

“We look forward to welcoming both new and returning guests over the coming months, showcasing the new Greene King Inns offering.”

Warrington Guardian:

There are more than 130 Greene King Inns across the UK.

Each hotel has a British pub at its heart.