Just Opened – The Orchard hotel, Nottingham

This £20m hotel is located next to the East Midlands Conference Centre within the University of Nottingham's 300 acres of landscaped parkland. It prides itself as a state-of-the-art eco-hotel with features including a green roof system, photovoltaic panels and energy-efficient lighting, glazing and ventilation systems.

Opened 22 November
Owner De Vere Venues
General manager Lasse Hogberg
Head chef Ricky Higgs
Bedrooms 202, including 55 executive suites
Facilities The 160-seat Bramley's restaurant and bar serving a brasserie menu; four meeting and training rooms; mezzanine area available for private hire for up to 100; rooftop garden; glass atrium with reception and lobby.
Price From £75 per night
Address University Park, University of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG7 2RJ
Telephone 0844 346 1216
Websitewww.deverevenues.co.uk