Holiday Inn Oxford unveils £12m extension block

The Holiday Inn Oxford has unveiled a £12m extension block including 66 additional bedrooms, new meeting facilities and a locally inspired courtyard mural.

The extension block features its own reception area and check-in desk for full on-site support for guests and delegates.

The new meeting and event room can be adapted for a wide range of business or social occasions with space for 100 guests with the latest audio-visual equipment, full catering and on-site parking.

The bespoke mural in the extension block courtyard has been designed by local artist Chrissy Grainger from Indigo Art, with inspiration drawn from a wide range of blockbuster films shot nearby in the historic city.

The colourful and vibrant abstract piece features key details from iconic movies including Harry Potter, X-Men: First Class, Saving Private Ryan, 102 Dalmatians and The Italian Job.

Gavin Webster, general manager for the Holiday Inn Oxford Hotel, said: “We are delighted to unveil this new extension block, it blends seamlessly with the rest of the upgraded hotel with thoughtful design elements, both practical and visual.

“We have invested greatly and spared no expense to ensure we are delivering the best possible facilities for our growing guests, for now and many years to come. An important aspect was to showcase Oxford in the best possible light to our visitors with locally inspired artwork and a commissioned mural to reflect the cultural significance of this influential and unique city.”