With around 17 hotels across the UK, the latest Village opening is the second to adopt a new design blueprint. The 115-room hotel features a purpose-built conference and meeting facility, covering two storeys and includes 10 meeting rooms, capacity for up to 125 delegates and state-of-the-art AV equipment. Located by Junction 28 off the M62, the hotel also includes a restaurant and health and fitness club.

Chris Hartley, General Manager of the new hotel, said: "The Village brand brings an exciting new dimension to the hotel sector and as it is conveniently located close to major motorway networks, it will undoubtedly attract both the growing business and leisure markets."

Future Village Hotel and Leisure Club openings include Solihull in summer 2009