HOTEL and investment company Nine Group has extended and refurbished the Crowne Plaza Basingstoke

The company,- under its subsidiary SARR Investments LTD, has redesigned the four star hotel which comprises of 140 contemporary bedrooms, with a choice of standard, deluxe and club rooms, all equipped with high speed internet and 40” LCD TVs.

Meanwhile, dining options include the ‘1449’ restaurant bar and grill, business lounge and a new on-site Starbucks.

Upon the announcement of the re-branding, Vivek Chadha, head of Nine Group, said: "I am delighted to reopen this hotel as a Crowne Plaza after completing extensive refurbishment from a previous Hilton venue. We have invested substantially in the refurbishment to make this the best destination hotel in Basingstoke, offering both business and leisure facilities."

Vinay Malhotra, general manager of the Crowne Plaza, Basingstoke added: "Our dedicated meeting and events team look forward to welcoming you to the Crowne Plaza Basingstoke, where we can cater for any conference or board meeting with ease in our suite of eight conference rooms. Our location and choice of bedrooms also makes the hotel the ideal destination for family breaks. The IHG Rewards club ensures all guests can benefit from our loyalty program."