This modern hotel was completely re-built and re-styled and after an investment of 8.5million pound and opened in April 2000. Situated in the centre of Middlesbrough in the busy Teeside business area the hotel offers 132-well appointed bedrooms including 12 superb Premier Executive Rooms. The hotel's Gengis restaurant and CoMotion Coffee bar offer guests an interesting and exotic culinary experience. There is also limited free on site car parking. In November 2001 a new Otium leisure club opens in the hotel, which will include a swimming pool.