Newly built in 2008 and offering stylish and contemporary surroundings, the 6-storey hotel features 75 en suite rooms and amenities such as meeting rooms, the Brunel Room breakfast room, the Café Bar, 24-hour reception and check-out service and lift access. The hotel is air conditioned and room and laundry services are offered. There is a car park for guests with vehicles. The lobby is of a good size, with modern decor and ideal for large groups.

Located in a key location in the North West - just minutes from the M6 Motorway, the main transit route from the Midlands, the hotel is a perfect base for visiting all the attractions that the area has to offer, including the National Football Museum, Camelot Theme Park, Liverpool - Home of The Beatles, Manchester, Blackpool and Southport. Only a short drive away from Preston Railway Station, with excellent rail services from Preston for destinations across the Midlands, North West and Scotland, together with services to Manchester International Airport and London Euston. Preston town centre is approximately 10 m away, as are restaurants, bars/pubs, tourist attractions and shops. The city of Liverpool is also about 1 km from the hotel. Blackpool International Airport is around 29 km from the hotel, Liverpool John Lennon Airport approximately 77 km and Manchester Airport about 67 km away.

The Brunel Room, located on the lower ground floor, offers a full hot and cold buffet breakfast daily for guests, conference delegates and local business people. From mid-morning through until the evening, guests may take advantage of the Café Bar, with an extensive menu which is served in the light and airy surroundings of the open plan lounge, close to the reception and meeting room facilities.