Hotel near M5 reopening after huge multi-million pound refit

Guests will find a thoughtfully designed multi-faceted space to eat, drink, work, relax or socialise
-Credit: (Image: Holiday Inn/PR supplied)


The Holiday Inn Bristol Filton, located in Filton near the M5 and M4, is set to reopen its doors in October following a multi-million pound refurbishment. The hotel has undergone extensive upgrades, including the revamp of its 211 bedrooms, public spaces, fitness and leisure facilities, and 18 meeting rooms.

A 'sneak peek' of the newly designed Open Lobby has been revealed by the hotel, showcasing a stylish full-service bar and restaurant, as well as a cosy lounge area serving Starbucks. The revamped space offers guests a variety of seating options, a versatile menu, and convenient plug points, creating an ideal environment for eating, drinking, working, relaxing or socialising.

Margaret Coffey, General Manager for the Holiday Inn Bristol Filton said: “I am delighted to welcome back guests to our upgraded hotel in the coming weeks. Nearly every aspect of the hotel has been significantly revamped, always with our guests needs in mind, and I’m confident that local residents, networking groups as well as our loyal business and travel guests will love what we’ve done.

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"I’m also very proud of the large local recruitment drive we have undertaken, including 25% from the Bristol Job Centre, giving the surrounding communities fresh employment opportunities in hospitality which has been greatly taken up.”

Simon Teasdale, Chief Executive Officer for LGH Hotels Management Ltd, said: “We are incredibly pleased with the first phase refurbishment and re-opening of the Holiday Inn Bristol Filton Hotel. We have invested greatly to ensure that this hotel can deliver the highest standard of guest service and facilities, ensuring the longevity of this popular property. This ambitious and well-executed first phase has paved the way for a promising second wave and I’m confident we’ll continue to achieve great success in 2024 and beyond.”

The hotel has unveiled a first look ‘sneak peek’ at the new Open Lobby
The hotel has unveiled a first look ‘sneak peek’ at the new Open Lobby -Credit:Holiday Inn/PR supplied

The Holiday Inn Bristol Filton is set in peaceful and scenic landscaped grounds featuring a lake. It is a 10-minute drive from the M4 and 15 minutes from the M5 with easy access to Gloucestershire, London, Birmingham and south Wales.

Bristol Parkway train station is a 10 minute drive and just walking distance to Bristol Business Park and UWE. Other popular attractions nearby include The Wave Surf Park, Bristol Zoo Project, Planet Ice and Aerospace Bristol.

The hotel features 18 meeting and event spaces with capacity for up to 260 delegates, 300 parking spaces and a well-maintained leisure club with an indoor pool, gym and saunas. This work and opening completes the first phase of the Holiday Inn Bristol Filton project with further refurbishments due to be unveiled in the coming months including improved leisure facilities, meeting rooms and the full extent of the bedroom upgrades.

For more information visit lghhm.com