Premier Inn announces plan for High Wycombe hotel (From Bucks Free Press)
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Premier Inn announces plan for High Wycombe hotel
11:28am Wednesday 17th March 2010 in
BUDGET hotel chain Premier Inn has unveiled early plans for a new 120-bed hotel in High Wycombe.
The hotel would be built on the land opposite the Dovecot multi-storey car park in the Archway road and would create about 50 jobs.
A public exhibition on the proposed hotel, which would also include a restaurant and bar, will be held at Hamilton Primary School next Thursday.
Hotel bosses will then decide on whether to submit a planning application to Wycombe District Council.
The news follows hot on the heels of Travelodge announcing plans to move into the town above the Pure nightclub.
A hotel is also planned for the Chilterns Shopping Centre in Frogmoor.
Richard Pearson from Premier Inn said: “We are delighted to announce proposals for a new hotel, which will help to regenerate this site, provide local jobs and bring much needed hotel accommodation to boost local tourism.”
The exhibition will be held at the school's Hampden Road site in Hampden Road, High Wycombe, between 4.30pm and 8.30pm on Thursday, March 25.
Contact the hotel firm on 0800 019 5876 for more information.
Comments(40)
miccles
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12:16pm Wed 17 Mar 10
?????????
Premier @ Dovecote
Travel lodge @ Chilterns
Hotel @ this wonderful Coachway Station
Hotel already at Handy Cross
Isn't this a bit over the top????????
Or are they needed for the visitors visiting the wonderful Eden, which is in the top 50 list of shopping centres.
Elmo
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12:18pm Wed 17 Mar 10
miccles
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12:20pm Wed 17 Mar 10
What a waste of bloody money
BigTommy
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12:23pm Wed 17 Mar 10
miccles
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12:24pm Wed 17 Mar 10
BigTommy wrote:Yes it is, obviously he can't find work so he has to do this ridiculous advert.
Is Premier Inn the one advertised by an overweight, unfunny Lenny Henry. (Whatever happened to him?)
Hit me
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12:26pm Wed 17 Mar 10
miccles wrote:Well its their money they are wasting, and I would hate to suggest that they might have done a study or 2 themselves to see if the demand was there - and unlike the council, they probably wouldn't go ahead if they didn't think it was!
i think i will move out of my place, and spend 3 months in each hotel, be waited on for a change.
What a waste of bloody money
erm
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12:47pm Wed 17 Mar 10
TheT0nemeister
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1:32pm Wed 17 Mar 10
miccles
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1:54pm Wed 17 Mar 10
TheT0nemeister wrote:The new bus station is nice, but in the wrong place.
Not exactly sure what people are whinging about if its creating 50 more jobs. Oh I forgot some people don't actually know what there on about. Infact there the same ones that probably protested at the old bus station which they thought was the 8th wonder of the world and what a god awful bus stations the new eden one is.
to far to walk especially in the wind and rain, carrying shopping etc, not at all good for the elderley and infirm either.
50 jobs is hardly going to make a difference in the unemployment figures.
TheT0nemeister
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2:54pm Wed 17 Mar 10
miccles wrote:Point taken on the location of the bus stop that the walk from Tesco could be to far for some.
TheT0nemeister wrote: Not exactly sure what people are whinging about if its creating 50 more jobs. Oh I forgot some people don't actually know what there on about. Infact there the same ones that probably protested at the old bus station which they thought was the 8th wonder of the world and what a god awful bus stations the new eden one is.The new bus station is nice, but in the wrong place. to far to walk especially in the wind and rain, carrying shopping etc, not at all good for the elderley and infirm either. 50 jobs is hardly going to make a difference in the unemployment figures.
However when we say only 50 jobs made but surely this is far better than 50 jobs lost. As soon as a place in the High Street shuts down losing 5 jobs there is an uproar on this site.
If we take a look around at the commercial businesses in the town centre with the exception of the supermarkets, how many actually employee anywhere near 50 people.
I for one are in favour of a business locating in the town centre that can offer jobs especially to people who willing to work.
miccles
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3:10pm Wed 17 Mar 10
TheT0nemeister wrote:Yes you have a point there to, i was looking at the figure of thousands of unemployed, minus 50, but yes i agree, i suppose anyone and anything who can supply jobs in the town these days must be good.
miccles wrote:Point taken on the location of the bus stop that the walk from Tesco could be to far for some.
TheT0nemeister wrote: Not exactly sure what people are whinging about if its creating 50 more jobs. Oh I forgot some people don't actually know what there on about. Infact there the same ones that probably protested at the old bus station which they thought was the 8th wonder of the world and what a god awful bus stations the new eden one is.The new bus station is nice, but in the wrong place. to far to walk especially in the wind and rain, carrying shopping etc, not at all good for the elderley and infirm either. 50 jobs is hardly going to make a difference in the unemployment figures.
However when we say only 50 jobs made but surely this is far better than 50 jobs lost. As soon as a place in the High Street shuts down losing 5 jobs there is an uproar on this site.
If we take a look around at the commercial businesses in the town centre with the exception of the supermarkets, how many actually employee anywhere near 50 people.
I for one are in favour of a business locating in the town centre that can offer jobs especially to people who willing to work.
Lolacola1983
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3:13pm Wed 17 Mar 10
TheT0nemeister wrote:Creating 50 more jobs?! Don't make me laugh, more like people will be losing their jobs! What about the local hotels around the area that will be closing down because of the extra 360 odd rooms from all the new hotels!!
Not exactly sure what people are whinging about if its creating 50 more jobs. Oh I forgot some people don't actually know what there on about. Infact there the same ones that probably protested at the old bus station which they thought was the 8th wonder of the world and what a god awful bus stations the new eden one is.
We do not need these extra rooms in the town!
pennman
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3:38pm Wed 17 Mar 10
TheT0nemeister
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3:40pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Lolacola1983 wrote:I'm afraid thats competition. If your frightened of competition don't start your own business, its that simple. Businesses need to adapt in a changing world, there is no room for stagnation.
TheT0nemeister wrote: Not exactly sure what people are whinging about if its creating 50 more jobs. Oh I forgot some people don't actually know what there on about. Infact there the same ones that probably protested at the old bus station which they thought was the 8th wonder of the world and what a god awful bus stations the new eden one is.Creating 50 more jobs?! Don't make me laugh, more like people will be losing their jobs! What about the local hotels around the area that will be closing down because of the extra 360 odd rooms from all the new hotels!! We do not need these extra rooms in the town!
TheTonemeister (phd in business management)
You ain't seen me
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3:58pm Wed 17 Mar 10
miccles wrote:No reason... I just like the pattern that these quotes are making...
TheT0nemeister wrote:Yes you have a point there to, i was looking at the figure of thousands of unemployed, minus 50, but yes i agree, i suppose anyone and anything who can supply jobs in the town these days must be good.miccles wrote:Point taken on the location of the bus stop that the walk from Tesco could be to far for some. However when we say only 50 jobs made but surely this is far better than 50 jobs lost. As soon as a place in the High Street shuts down losing 5 jobs there is an uproar on this site. If we take a look around at the commercial businesses in the town centre with the exception of the supermarkets, how many actually employee anywhere near 50 people. I for one are in favour of a business locating in the town centre that can offer jobs especially to people who willing to work.TheT0nemeister wrote: Not exactly sure what people are whinging about if its creating 50 more jobs. Oh I forgot some people don't actually know what there on about. Infact there the same ones that probably protested at the old bus station which they thought was the 8th wonder of the world and what a god awful bus stations the new eden one is.The new bus station is nice, but in the wrong place. to far to walk especially in the wind and rain, carrying shopping etc, not at all good for the elderley and infirm either. 50 jobs is hardly going to make a difference in the unemployment figures.
PS: There should be load of new jobs when they start cutting the chilterns up for the new railway so everyone should be happy then!
Hit me
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4:07pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Maybe the hotels are to put all the labourer in that will be needed to build the new train line?
You ain't seen me
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4:11pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Hit me
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4:14pm Wed 17 Mar 10
No - best bring in some Polish workers - if we can still afford them...
You ain't seen me
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4:15pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Hit me
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4:17pm Wed 17 Mar 10
You ain't seen me
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4:22pm Wed 17 Mar 10
SW: head-case
- oh no.. bfp know who I am!
TheT0nemeister
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4:24pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Hit me wrote:Neither do they like **** (<--h o l e s). ;-)
Would I be right in saying the only skills in this area were chair making, and that we were so good at it that everyone is spending most of their time sat on their **** (<-- Starred by me as bfp don't like a r s e s). No - best bring in some Polish workers - if we can still afford them...
Hit me
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4:26pm Wed 17 Mar 10
TheT0nemeister wrote:I assume you are referring to "You aint seen me" and his somewhat aggressive remarks above?
Hit me wrote:Neither do they like **** (<--h o l e s). ;-)
Would I be right in saying the only skills in this area were chair making, and that we were so good at it that everyone is spending most of their time sat on their **** (<-- Starred by me as bfp don't like a r s e s). No - best bring in some Polish workers - if we can still afford them...
Lolacola1983
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4:32pm Wed 17 Mar 10
TheT0nemeister wrote:3 brand new hotels with 360 rooms all within 5 mins of eachother in the town centre isn't competition!!
Lolacola1983 wrote:I'm afraid thats competition. If your frightened of competition don't start your own business, its that simple. Businesses need to adapt in a changing world, there is no room for stagnation. TheTonemeister (phd in business management)TheT0nemeister wrote: Not exactly sure what people are whinging about if its creating 50 more jobs. Oh I forgot some people don't actually know what there on about. Infact there the same ones that probably protested at the old bus station which they thought was the 8th wonder of the world and what a god awful bus stations the new eden one is.Creating 50 more jobs?! Don't make me laugh, more like people will be losing their jobs! What about the local hotels around the area that will be closing down because of the extra 360 odd rooms from all the new hotels!! We do not need these extra rooms in the town!
None of the local hotels can beat that it's ridiculous. It's not like we are sitting here doing nothing to compete!
Please tell me Tonemeisterwho do you compete with room rates of £19-£29 a night? It's like Wycombe Council want all the local hotels to fail!
You ain't seen me
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4:33pm Wed 17 Mar 10
YOU STARTED IT "HIT ME" BY CALLING ME A TWUNT!
(whatever one of those is?)
Lolacola1983
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4:34pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Lolacola1983 wrote:sorry i meant How do you compete*
TheT0nemeister wrote:3 brand new hotels with 360 rooms all within 5 mins of eachother in the town centre isn't competition!! None of the local hotels can beat that it's ridiculous. It's not like we are sitting here doing nothing to compete! Please tell me Tonemeisterwho do you compete with room rates of £19-£29 a night? It's like Wycombe Council want all the local hotels to fail!Lolacola1983 wrote:I'm afraid thats competition. If your frightened of competition don't start your own business, its that simple. Businesses need to adapt in a changing world, there is no room for stagnation. TheTonemeister (phd in business management)TheT0nemeister wrote: Not exactly sure what people are whinging about if its creating 50 more jobs. Oh I forgot some people don't actually know what there on about. Infact there the same ones that probably protested at the old bus station which they thought was the 8th wonder of the world and what a god awful bus stations the new eden one is.Creating 50 more jobs?! Don't make me laugh, more like people will be losing their jobs! What about the local hotels around the area that will be closing down because of the extra 360 odd rooms from all the new hotels!! We do not need these extra rooms in the town!
TheT0nemeister
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4:44pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Lolacola1983 wrote:Local hotels need to capture a market a £19 - £29 budget hotel can't afford. Maybe its the customer service, decor, atmosphere a very good restaurant which not only intices people to stay but to come just for a meal. I have travelled and spent many nights in different hotels but its the ones that make a difference are the ones that you remember to book again and tell of your experiences. Once a hotel has a good reputation whether big or small you will often find their not the ones giving away bargain room rates as there already drawing in the custom as their reputation proceeds them.
TheT0nemeister wrote:3 brand new hotels with 360 rooms all within 5 mins of eachother in the town centre isn't competition!! None of the local hotels can beat that it's ridiculous. It's not like we are sitting here doing nothing to compete! Please tell me Tonemeisterwho do you compete with room rates of £19-£29 a night? It's like Wycombe Council want all the local hotels to fail!Lolacola1983 wrote:I'm afraid thats competition. If your frightened of competition don't start your own business, its that simple. Businesses need to adapt in a changing world, there is no room for stagnation. TheTonemeister (phd in business management)TheT0nemeister wrote: Not exactly sure what people are whinging about if its creating 50 more jobs. Oh I forgot some people don't actually know what there on about. Infact there the same ones that probably protested at the old bus station which they thought was the 8th wonder of the world and what a god awful bus stations the new eden one is.Creating 50 more jobs?! Don't make me laugh, more like people will be losing their jobs! What about the local hotels around the area that will be closing down because of the extra 360 odd rooms from all the new hotels!! We do not need these extra rooms in the town!
Hit me
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4:54pm Wed 17 Mar 10
AND IF SO, WHICH HOTEL ARE YOU IN? i AM COMING AROUND TO FIX YOUR BLOODY CAPS LOCK!
You ain't seen me
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4:56pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Lolacola1983
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5:06pm Wed 17 Mar 10
TheT0nemeister wrote:Nowadays the majority are booking hotels because of the price!
Lolacola1983 wrote:Local hotels need to capture a market a £19 - £29 budget hotel can't afford. Maybe its the customer service, decor, atmosphere a very good restaurant which not only intices people to stay but to come just for a meal. I have travelled and spent many nights in different hotels but its the ones that make a difference are the ones that you remember to book again and tell of your experiences. Once a hotel has a good reputation whether big or small you will often find their not the ones giving away bargain room rates as there already drawing in the custom as their reputation proceeds them.TheT0nemeister wrote:3 brand new hotels with 360 rooms all within 5 mins of eachother in the town centre isn't competition!! None of the local hotels can beat that it's ridiculous. It's not like we are sitting here doing nothing to compete! Please tell me Tonemeisterwho do you compete with room rates of £19-£29 a night? It's like Wycombe Council want all the local hotels to fail!Lolacola1983 wrote:I'm afraid thats competition. If your frightened of competition don't start your own business, its that simple. Businesses need to adapt in a changing world, there is no room for stagnation. TheTonemeister (phd in business management)TheT0nemeister wrote: Not exactly sure what people are whinging about if its creating 50 more jobs. Oh I forgot some people don't actually know what there on about. Infact there the same ones that probably protested at the old bus station which they thought was the 8th wonder of the world and what a god awful bus stations the new eden one is.Creating 50 more jobs?! Don't make me laugh, more like people will be losing their jobs! What about the local hotels around the area that will be closing down because of the extra 360 odd rooms from all the new hotels!! We do not need these extra rooms in the town!
Do you really think wycombe needs 3, 120 bedroomed hotels in the town centre??
tom.marlow
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5:20pm Wed 17 Mar 10
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With one or 2 exceptions for places that I know, I'll pay more to stay in a chain hotel simply because I know what I'm going to get.
J B Blackett
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6:36pm Wed 17 Mar 10
BigTommy wrote:He now taken up 'serious' acting ( Shakespeare etc - that's not David Shakespeare btw - he's not sunk that low.
Is Premier Inn the one advertised by an overweight, unfunny Lenny Henry. (Whatever happened to him?)
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It's said he got bitten by the acting bug when he did the Premier Inn advert. It may have been hiding in the duvet.
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He is making progress - listen to his Othello on the radio (iPlayer)
Rgds
MCarey
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7:15pm Wed 17 Mar 10
OllieNewbury
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8:04pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Plus ça change...
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8:43pm Wed 17 Mar 10
J B Blackett
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9:00pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Wanda Brown
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11:15pm Wed 17 Mar 10
demoness
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7:23am Thu 18 Mar 10
pennman
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8:47am Thu 18 Mar 10
demoness wrote:Typically, Sun to Thurs it's people who work for small companies, or firms on a budget (e.g. start-ups) who need people to stay over but can't afford, or don't want to waste, money on 5 star hotels. On Fri-Sun it's 'leisure' so stag and hen nights, wedding parties etc.
I really can't see who would stop in these hotels - unless they are going to have full conference facilities.
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