Novotel Coventry issues statement on housing asylum seekers and says 'vicious'

A four-star Coventry hotel has hit back at claims they will be housing asylum seekers as 'completely untrue.' Posts making the unfounded allegations were shared on Facebook.

It was claimed the Novotel, on Wilsons Lane in Longford, would soon be 'closing' and 'used to house asylum seekers.' Hundreds responded to the rumours, which were circulated on Tuesday (November 19).

Posts making the allegations were also widely shared on Facebook. CoventryLive understands they have now been deleted.

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Manager Harpreet Kandola told CoventryLive that the posts being circulated were 'vicious rumours.' She slammed them as being 'completely untrue.'

Currently, the Novotel, which is owned by French firm Accor, remains open to the public, Ms Kandola said. Guests can make bookings for 2025 by visiting All.

In a statement to CoventryLive, the Novotel said: “We can confirm that Novotel Coventry has been operating as a hotel and continues to welcome guests in line with our regular hotel operations. Please ignore the rumours being circulated.”

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