St Martins Lodge has partnered with tuck. - the Leicester-based rewards app to offer guests a fantastic range of discounts and cashback offers.   tuck. allows people to earn cashback when they shop with local, independent businesses.   Guests booking directly with St Martins Lodge can now receive 15% cashback at check-in when using the tuck. app as well as discovering the best places during their stay in Leicester to eat, drink and shop whilst earning rewards.     How does it work?   1. Download the App Download tuck for free from the App Store or on Google Play and become a tucker. Then sign up and link your card to start earning cashback!   2. Discover cool places Browse, save and share business and merchants. From St Martins Lodge to clothes boutiques, restaurants to cafes and everything in between. Make discovering easy and fun!   3. Shop to earn cashback Earn cashback in lightning speed every time you shop with tuck. businesses. Unlock cool features along the way such as boosted offers and scratch cards for an extra bonus!   4. No points, straight cash! Once you’ve accumulated enough cashback, you can withdraw it to your bank accounts. No points or gift vouchers, you get to decide what you want to do with all that money!   You can find out more about tuck. here.   Book your stay with us here.

Fancy a tipple? St Martins Lodge guests can now enjoy an extensive drinks menu from the comfort of their room.   We have a great selection of champagnes, wines, beers, ciders and soft drinks, which are all available to order from your room.   We also serve complimentary Nespresso coffee, with every coffee blend having its own personality and distinct aromas that embody the soul of its origins.   Alongside this, we offer a selection of Fairtrade organic teas and milk from Delamere Dairy.   Luxury hand-made chocolates by award-winning Leicester chocolatier Cocoa Amore are also available to order.   We can’t wait to welcome you!

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Ryan as Operations Manager at St Martins Lodge.   Sean who is originally from Birmingham has a hospitality career spanning 23 years, starting off as most do in the industry as a kitchen porter and working his way up the ranks over an impressive portfolio of corporate and independently owned businesses.   Most recently, Sean was Group Operations Manager with an independent hotel chain and now brings his experience and skill set to us here at St Martins Lodge.   Nigel Jobson, Business Director of St Martins Lodge says “We are delighted that Sean has joined our team. He brings a wealth of expertise to our business which will further enhance our guest experience at St Martins Lodge.”   Sean’s late mother Karen was in the trade for over 20 years as a chef with Hilton hotels, who Sean trained under for 2 years, and his sister Emma, is also in the hospitality industry working in hotels at a senior level.   It’s safe to say that hospitality is in Sean’s genes!

St Martins Lodge & St Martins House Conference Centre in Leicester have been awarded the Greengage ECOsmart 2023 Silver Award in recognition of their work towards achieving greater sustainability. To achieve this award, businesses undertake an extensive accreditation process.   Greengage ECOsmart is a business travel and events industry certification that recognises organisations who can demonstrate a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability within their business and who promote a green approach with their clients.   It is increasingly recognised as the credible and affordable marque that organisations can display to demonstrate their commitment to environmental sustainability and achievement of recognised standards.   For the last few months, St Martins House Conference Centre & St Martins Lodge, have been following the extensive Greengage accreditation process to enable them to gain this award which reflects their commitment to sustainability.   St Martins House Conference Centre & St Martins Lodge has strived to make lasting changes in their business and sustainable measures implemented include selecting locally sourced suppliers with sustainable practices wherever possible, environmentally friendly cleaning products and installing electric vehicle charging points.   Nigel Jobson, Business Director of St Martins Lodge & St Martins House Conference Centre says “We are proud to be recognised in our work towards adopting sustainable practices and lowering our carbon footprint. St Martins House Conference Centre & St Martins Lodge are among the many UK businesses leading the way towards greater sustainability and in offering clients and guests a more eco-conscious choice. We are continually striving towards adopting more sustainable options across everything we do.”

St Martins Lodge has been reviewed by Country Living Magazine and features on their website.   WHAT THEY LOVED... A smart, clean and aesthetically pleasing centrally-located room-only lodging with a useful car park, making it ideal to explore the city by foot. A stone's throw away is the pretty cathedral, museum and Victorian art gallery, Leicester market which has 700 years' history and counting, cafés, bars, international restaurants and more. Alternatively, drive to see the wonders of Leicestershire, from famed pork pies in the rural capital of food Melton Mowbray to authentic Indian cuisine closer to home on the Golden Mile. There is a member of staff available around the clock should you have any questions and you can even make your stay more special by pre-booking a box of chocolates and bottle of bubbly - the ideal romantic break away.   READ THE FULL REVIEW

St Martins Lodge has been reviewed by Good Housekeeping, Britain's Biggest Lifestyle magazine, and features on their website.   WHAT THEY LOVED... A smart, clean and aesthetically pleasing centrally-located room-only lodging with a useful car park, making it ideal to explore the city by foot. A stone's throw away is the pretty cathedral, museum and Victorian art gallery, Leicester market which has 700 years' history and counting, cafés, bars, international restaurants and more. Alternatively, drive to see the wonders of Leicestershire, from famed pork pies in the rural capital of food Melton Mowbray to authentic Indian cuisine closer to home on the Golden Mile. There is a member of staff available around the clock should you have any questions and you can even make your stay more special by pre-booking a box of chocolates and bottle of bubbly - the ideal romantic break away.   READ THE FULL REVIEW

St Martins Lodge has been recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for Traveler Reviews.   The award celebrates businesses that have received great traveler reviews from around the globe on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months.  St Martins Lodge stood out by consistently delivering positive experiences to travelers.   Nigel Jobson, Business Director of St Martins Lodge, said: "I'm extremely proud of the entire St Martins Lodge team for achieving such an amazing accolade. Our aim has always been to create a place where people love to stay and having guest feedback that puts us in the top 10% of hotels in the world is a tremendous testament to how our team really cares about our guest's experience."   “Congratulations to the 2023 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice winners,” said John Boris, Chief Growth Officer at Tripadvisor. “The travel resurgence we’ve seen throughout the past year has even further heightened the competition. Earning a Travelers’ Choice Award demonstrates that you have provided great experiences to those who matter most: your guests. With changing expectations, continued labor shortages, and rising costs, this is no easy feat, and I am continually impressed with the hospitality industry’s resilience and ability to adapt. Cheers to another successful year!”

As well as free on-site car parking, St Martins Lodge now offers guests electric vehicle charging through EB Charging - a leading provider of electric vehicle charging and sustainable energy solutions.   Guests can use the EB charge points at St Martins Lodge and pay for their charging session by installing the EB Go! app which can be downloaded from their chosen store here.   Once downloaded, guests have the option to register their details or to ‘charge as guest’.   The app allows guests to see the ‘live status’ of charge points, whether they are available, unavailable (i.e. in use by another vehicle) or offline.   Nigel Jobson, Business Director of St Martins Lodge, said: “Installing EV charging points will not only further improve our commitment as a sustainable property, but will also provide enhanced convenience and accessibility for our guests.”

Leicester, based in the Heart of England in the East Midlands, is a vibrant and buzzing City surrounded by the tranquil and rural beauty of the Leicestershire countryside and beautiful market towns.   The city & county have a diverse culture and rich history making it a unique place to live, work and visit.   To show just how unique we are, we have compiled a list of 13 fascinating facts about Leicester & Leicestershire that may surprise you!   1. Leicester hosts the largest Diwali Festival outside of India Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world and is one of the most significant festivals in Indian culture.   Due to the large Indian population, there is no surprise that the festival is a big deal in our city, but did you know Leicester hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India? The lights along Leicester's Golden Mile are usually turned on two weeks before Diwali day itself, with the festivities usually attracting up to 45,000 people each year!     2. Leicester is the birthplace of modern tourism I’m sure we’ve all been on a package holiday before, and most people have either heard of or been on holiday with Thomas Cook. However, did you know Thomas Cook himself organised the very first package holiday? A bespoke train trip from Leicester to Loughborough back in 1841.   A statue of Thomas Cook, which was unveiled in 1991 to celebrate 150 years since that first trip, can be found outside of Leicester Railway Station today.   3. Leicester’s market is the largest outdoor covered market in Europe Right in the heart of the city centre, close to the Clock Tower, you’ll find the largest outdoor covered market in Europe. Leicester Market is around 800 years old and has been at its current site for around 700 years.   4. Leicester hosts the largest Comedy Festival in Europe First taking place in 1994, Leicester Comedy Festival is not only the longest running comedy festival in Europe, but it has grown to be the largest as well. The 2022 festival had an incredible line-up of more than 560 shows and 800 performances across 64 venues. It has also been dubbed as one of the best comedy festivals in the world!   5. We’re the Kings of Crisps Who hasn’t had a packet of Walkers crisps right? But did you know the famous crisp brand is from Leicester? That’s all thanks to butcher Henry Walker, who in 1948 took the potato and created a delicious new snack – Walkers Crisps. The Walkers Crisps factory is still based in Leicester and currently produces 11 million bags of crisps a day!   6. Leicestershire is home to the Pork Pie & Stilton Cheese It’s pretty obvious that Red Leicester cheese comes from Leicester, but did you know that famous delicacies the Melton Mowbray pork pie and Stilton cheese are also from Leicestershire? What’s more, they are both from Melton Mowbray and thanks to protected status, can only be made in this locality, just like the Champagne region in France!   For centuries Melton was the place to be for hunting, with the royal, the rich and the famous spending autumns and winters in this Leicestershire town.   Needing a bite to eat mid-hunt, pork pies became a saddlebag favourite and were literally ‘eaten whilst on the hoof’. Nowadays, rich, crunchy pastry and succulent British pork ensure these unique pies remain popular.   Dickinson & Morris’ Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, established in 1851, is one of Melton’s top attractions. As well as buying a pie, Stilton cheese, fresh bread and chutneys, groups can join a pie-making demonstration and have a go at making one themselves. This makes for a fun and engaging activity for your delegates.   7. Leicester is one of England’s oldest cities Leicester’s history dates back more than 2000 years. Romans encountered an Iron Age settlement in Leicester in the 1st or 2nd century BC.   Evidence of the Romans can still be found in Leicester. One of Leicester’s most famous landmarks, the Jewry Wall, was part of the Roman town's public baths. It is one of the tallest surviving pieces of Roman masonry in the country standing at over 9 metres tall and dating back to AD 160, impressive remains of the bathhouse can also be found on the site.     The Jewry Wall Museum, which is on the site of the ruins, opened in 1966 and is currently undergoing an impressive renovation, which is part of an £18 million project to create an immersive experience that will transport visitors back to Roman Leicester. Key themes of the museum will include Leicester’s place in Roman Britain, life in Roman Leicester, the Jewry Wall baths and Leicester’s archaeological pioneers. The full project is expected to be completed in spring 2023.   8. We’ve been ‘Painting the Town Red’ since 1837 We’ve all either heard of or used the expression ‘painting the town red’ but did you know this common phrase is thought to have originated in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. It is said that in 1837, after drinking heavily at the races, Henry de La Poer Beresford, 3rd Marquess of Waterford and a group of friends ran around Melton Mowbray painting the town's tollbar and several buildings red.   9. A King Found in a Car Park When Richard III was killed at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485, his body was unceremoniously buried at Grey Friars Church and all but forgotten about. The destruction of the monastery at the hands of the Reformation further ensured that his grave would be lost forever.   Fast forward more than 500 years to August 2012 and a team of historians and archaeologists began excavating the site they believed to be the Grey Friars Church, which at this point was a car park in a modern city. Within days they not only uncovered the old church but also a skeleton with battle wounds and a curved spine.     Experts from the University of Leicester used DNA sampling to link the skeleton to Richard III’s descendants. Results from carbon dating of the bones coincided with Richard III’s death and the bones were identified to be of a man the similar age as Richard when he died – 32 years old.   In February 2013 the University of Leicester announced that the skeleton found was that of Richard III. The last Plantagenet King of England was reburied at Leicester Cathedral in 2015, with his funeral being broadcast live on TV.     10. The University of Leicester is the birthplace of DNA fingerprinting As we’ve just mentioned the University of Leicester & DNA fingerprinting it’s only right that we explain the link between the two. DNA fingerprinting has become fundamental in solving criminal cases and identifying inherited genetic diseases, as well as identifying lost kings. Did you know the technique was in fact discovered at the University of Leicester?   Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys discovered the technique in 1984 at his laboratory in the Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester.   11. We are home to the National Space Centre Leicester is the UK’s leading location for the space industry. We are home to the National Space Centre, a museum and educational resource covering the fields of space science and astronomy, along with a space research programme in partnership with the University of Leicester.   Opposite the National Space Centre is the brand-new Space Park Leicester, the £100 million research, innovation and teaching hub for space-related high-tech companies and researchers. It was developed by the University of Leicester in collaboration with local, national, and international partners. The Park was officially opened by British astronaut Tim Peake in March 2022 and provides a community of industry, academia and students driving world-leading research, innovation and skills development in space and space-enabled sectors.   The University of Leicester has a long history of playing a leading role in pioneering space research and missions from across the world, with there being at least one piece of Leicester-built equipment operating in space every year since 1967!   12. Leicester is an Elite Sporting City Just like many cities across England we are obsessed with sport, but did you know we are the only city outside of London which is home to a Premier League football club (Leicester City, 2015/16 Premier League Champions), Premiership rugby club (Leicester Tigers) and a first-class county cricket club (Leicestershire County Cricket Club).       We are also home to elite clubs in basketball (Leicester Riders, the oldest basketball club in the British Basketball League), speedway (Leicester Lions), netball (Loughborough Lightning), hockey and badminton.    The world-renowned Loughborough University is also based in Leicestershire. The university is a world leader in sports-related subjects and its reputation for sporting excellence spans performance, facilities, expertise and working partnerships. Their strong association with elite performance sport is boosted by the number of famous sporting alumni, which include Sebastian Coe (British politician and former track and field athlete), Paula Radcliffe (former long-distance runner and three-time London Marathon winner), Clive Woodward (England Rugby’s World Cup winning manager), Liam Heath (GB’s most successful Olympic canoeist), and Steve Backley (former javelin throw world record holder).   One of the most internationally renowned motorsports circuits in the world is also Leicestershire. Donington Park was first created between the First & Second World Wars, but after a period of disorder it was revived in the 1970s and has gone on to become the home of the British leg of the MotoGP motorcycling championship.   13. Leicester has one of the largest concentrations of textile firms in the country Did you know Leicester is of the UK’s largest textiles and fashion clusters? With 1,500 firms in the City & County, we have the second largest concentration of textile firms in the country. The textiles manufacturing sector was at the heart of Leicester and Leicestershire’s economic development throughout the 19th and 20th century and there are still some big companies based here today.   The renowned fine English sock maker Pantherella was established in 1937 in a small factory in the city of Leicester. They have remained in Leicester, now occupying pretty much the whole street opposite their original factory, but they have grown to be a world-renowned high-quality brand with clients including Vivienne Westwood and some of Savile Row’s most renowned stores, as well as having their own private label which is sold in high end department stores such as Harrods & John Lewis. The Leicester factory now produces around 720,000 pairs of socks each year.   Another Clothing brand based in Leicestershire is NEXT. Originally founded in 1870 as Kendall & Sons, an umbrella, rainwear and ladies wear company, it was sold to Hepworth and Sons in 1984 who embarked on a journey to convert the stores into the NEXT brand. The company is now the largest clothing retailer by sales in the United Kingdom, with over 700 stores, and its headquarters are here in Leicestershire.   Located in the heart of the historic Old Town in Leicester City Centre, St Martins Lodge is the perfect place to stay to explore everything Leicester & Leicestershire has to offer. With free on-site car parking for the duration of your stay.   To book, contact our reservations team on 0116 261 5200 or email info@stmartinslodge.co.uk

St Martins Lodge is delighted to have been included in the Top 5 Best Boutique Hotels in Leicester by Luxury Travel Diary.   Read the full article here: https://www.luxurytraveldiary.com/2022/04/top-5-best-boutique-hotels-in-leicester/

St Martins House Conference Centre & Lodge are delighted to announce that it has joined companies and organisations such as Aviva, Deloitte and Oxfam in signing up to the Good Business Charter (GBC), an accreditation that seeks to raise the bar on business practices for employees, tax, the environment, customers and suppliers.   St Martins House Conference Centre & Lodge are also proud to be the first hospitality business in the City of Leicester to join the GBC. It has never been more important for businesses to regain trust and show they care about more than just profit.   The Good Business Charter exists for all companies, charities and public sector organisations across all industries and sectors and works through a simple online self-certification process. At a time when people are caring more about who they work for and who they buy from, the Good Business Charter offers a straightforward accreditation which recognises organisations which prioritise and care for their employees, the environment, customers and suppliers, whilst also paying their taxes according to the spirit of the law. The GBC and its members seek to inspire many other businesses to follow suit.   The Good Business Charter has the support of both the CBI and the TUC which both have trustee representation on its board. Other partners of the GBC include the Living Wage Foundation and the Prompt Payment Code. The GBC has been set up by a charity called the Good Business Foundation and accreditation will be free for all companies in the first year.   The GBC consists of 10 components and more details for each of these components can be found on their website: www.goodbusinesscharter.com   Chairman of the GBC board, Simon Fox, said: “The Good Business Charter brings together 10 standards, most of which already exist, but in separate places. We have brought them together to give a coherent overall position for businesses to aspire to. We believe that the GBC has enormous potential to change business practice for good. We hope that because of its simplicity and cost effectiveness, it will quickly gain support.”   Business Director of St Martins House Conference Centre & Lodge, Nigel Jobson, said: “We’re absolutely delighted that St Martins House Conference Centre & Lodge has been accredited by the Good Business Charter. We are proud of attaining this certification as recognition of our commitment to our employees, customers, suppliers and the environment.”   We commit to paying our directly employed and regularly contracted staff the real living wage as defined by the Living Wage Foundation. We commit to only using zero or minimal hours contracts when it is mutually beneficial and accepted by both us and the employee. We will actively support and encourage employee well-being treating those with legitimate sickness in a fair and respectful manner and promote access to impartial support and advice for employees with physical and mental health needs. We commit to having a way where every employee can make suggestions or raise issues with senior management. We commit to having robust measures in place to encourage diversity at key stages of recruitment, selection and retention of employees and to prevent harassment or victimisation in the workplace. We care about the environment and encourage the development of good environmental practices as an organisation, seeking to minimise our impact and commit to improving it. We commit to paying our taxes where applicable, only use tax allowances for the purpose intended, and be transparent in our relationship with HMRC. We have a clear commitment to our stakeholders and prioritise addressing and learning from stakeholder feedback, seeking to put negative issues right. We commit to ethical sourcing of anything we purchase, such as by applying standards set out in the Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code where relevant. We commit to paying our suppliers promptly, and within at least 30 days.

St Martins Lodge has been reviewed by Luxury Travel Diary and features on their website.   "Set back from the hubbub of daily life in a peaceful pedestrianized part of the city, you will find the wonderfully charming St Martins Lodge, Leicester. This luxury boutique hotel blends beautifully into the historic quarter of this wonderful city, and with its captivating views of the historic Cathedral and central location, it is a perfect overnight retreat."   READ THE FULL REVIEW

St Martins Lodge has been featured on the Cool as Leicester website in a BID Spotlight feature, in a collaboration with BID Leicester.    READ THE ARTICLE

St Martins Lodge has become the first hotel in Leicester to sign up to The Hoteliers’ Charter, an initiative designed to raise the profile of the hotel industry in the public arena.   The Hoteliers’ Charter was drawn up in 2020 to raise the profile of the hospitality industry and promote hospitality as a profession of choice to parents, schools, colleges, universities and careers influencers.   Located in the heart of the historic Cathedral Area in the City of Leicester, St Martins Lodge offers 28 luxury bedrooms within a fully renovated Grade ll Listed building.   The Hoteliers’ Charter has already secured the support of industry bodies, The Master Innholders, UKHospitality, St Julian’s Scholars and The Institute of Hospitality along with many hotel general managers.   The Charter is designed to raise the profile of the industry, advocating working in hotels as a great career choice. The Charter Hoteliers’ role is to encourage employment from their locality into the wider hospitality industry, primarily through hotels.   Nigel Jobson, Business Director at St Martins Lodge, said “We are proud to be an approved member of The Hoteliers’ Charter and spread the good word of our industry, to educate both parents and youngsters about the benefits of attending a catering or hospitality college. By working with a Charter Hotelier such as ourselves, they can benefit from a good work life balance, training, mentoring and apprenticeships.”   For more information on The Hoteliers’ Charter visit: hotelierscharter.org.uk   For more information on St Martins Lodge visit www.stmartinslodge.co.uk or phone 0116 261 5200   As a Charter Hotelier, St Martins Lodge are committed to: Developing team members through training, apprenticeships, coaching and mentoring, positioning hotel roles as careers, not just jobs. Support The Hospitality Commitment to respect team members’ work/life balance, rotas and working hours,providing sufficient notice for changes and requests. As our members trade seven days a week, a range of shift patterns are available to support working families, students and part time working. Support the ambition to end low pay, believe passionately in giving people opportunities to develop their careers, and give access to financial and pension guidance. Champion a fair and transparent service charge/tronc/gratuities system where all monies are distributed with only agreed costs retained. Offer colleagues access to an employee assistance programme, to provide confidential support across all facets of their physical and mental wellness, both in and outside the workplace. Provide a positive and nourishing workplace environment and culture for colleagues, nurturing social networks around their teams and facilitating social activities to build cohesive workplace communities. Support industry charities, and other charities relating to the community they serve, respecting and encouraging colleagues’ commitments to additional community endeavours. Drive environmentally sustainable businesses with a commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle, and champion the government’s commitment to be carbon neutral by 2050. Advocate diversity, inclusion and equality, offering English lessons to colleagues where required and taking practical measures to make hotels accessible for all disabilities. Commit to the Modern Slavery Act and ensure that all suppliers act in accordance with the core values of the Hoteliers’ Charter and The Hospitality Commitment.

St Martins Lodge offers non-serviced accommodation enabling guests to maintain social distancing. With 28 luxury bedrooms, including a top floor executive suite, guests will be able to stay safe with confidence.   We have set out some guidelines to keep everyone safe. These guidelines detail the specific measures that we are taking to ensure that your stay with us is as enjoyable as possible but all focussed on keeping you, along with our hard working and extremely dedicated team members safe.   As always, we take great care in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout St Martins Lodge. However, in light of COVID-19, we’ve introduced a range of cleaning protocols, in addition to our already thorough processes, to ensure you enjoy a safe and stress-free stay with us.     GUEST CHECK-IN AT ST MARTINS LODGE Cleaning We’ve increased the frequency of cleaning and sanitising of all surfaces in our reception area located at St Martins House, adjacent to St Martins Lodge, for guest check-in.   Hand Sanitiser Hand sanitiser stations including electronic touch-free stations, are available on entrance to the reception and St Martins Lodge for both guests and team members.   Social Distancing Please adhere to social distancing guidelines wherever possible.   Protective Screens We have put protective screens in place on our reception desk.   Contactless Payment We’re encouraging contactless payments. The chip & pin machines will be sanitised after every use.   Room Key Cards Room key cards will be sanitised after use.     GUEST BEDROOMS On top of our already rigorous cleaning processes, new bedroom cleaning protocols are in place with additional sanitising procedures implemented in our guest rooms, after guests depart and before the next guest arrives, with increased attention paid to hard and high-touch surfaces.   3 Day Break Once a guest checks out, we will leave their room vacant for 3 days before deep cleaning ahead of a new arrival.   Limited Contact To limit contact, we won’t be servicing a room during a guest’s stay.   PPE All housekeeping team members will wear appropriate PPE.   Room Cleaning High-touch areas such as bathrooms and remote controls will be sanitised. Mattress toppers, pillows and duvets changed after each room occupancy. Loose items such as pens and note pads will be removed from rooms. We shall cease to provide single use toiletries. There will be hand sanitiser units and anti-bac wipes available in all guest rooms.   Fresh Towels & Linen Sealed plastic bags will be provided to put soiled linen and towels in and left outside the room. Fresh towels and linen will be provided to replace these.   Continental Breakfast Bags If pre-ordered, continental breakfast bags will be left outside of the bedroom door ready for the morning.     HOW OUR GUESTS CAN HELP US Symptoms Please do not visit us if you or anyone in your household has any symptoms of Coronavirus.   Hand Washing Please wash your hands regularly for a minimum of 20 seconds.   Social Distancing Please adhere to social distancing guidelines wherever possible.   Pre-Payment To avoid contact it would be great if you can pre-pay before your stay.   Express Checkout Please use express checkout by simply dropping your key card(s) in the box in St Martins House reception.

The newly-opened St Martins Lodge accommodation has been shortlisted for a prestigious regional award.   The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) has announced some of the East Midlands’ most loved built environment projects, with the publication of its RICS Awards 2019, East Midlands shortlist. St Martins Lodge is shortlisted in the Tourism and Leisure category.   Twenty-four of the region’s most innovative and community beneficial property projects have captured the hearts of RICS judges and will now go on to compete in seven categories at this year’s awards ceremony in May.   The seven categories for 2019 are; Building Conservation, Commercial, Community Benefit, Design through Innovation, Infrastructure, Regeneration and Tourism & Leisure.   All category winners go forth for the acclaimed regional Project of the Year title, awarded to the scheme that demonstrates outstanding best practice and an exemplary commitment to adding value to its local area. Last year saw Get Busy Living Centre in Melton Mowbray win the esteemed title for how it not only uniting the local community but the wider sporting community through the entire lifecycle of the project.   The awards highlight the great talent involved for shaping the East Midland’s built environment for now and the future. This year’s shortlisted projects also include the Chapel Point – North Sea Observatory in Skegness, Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre in Nottinghamshire, The Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre in Stanford-on-Soar, University of Northampton Engine Shed and the Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel in Loughborough.   Chair of the RICS Awards 2019, East Midlands judging panel, Will Evans, Licenced Trade Valuer at EIGroups plc said: “What’s great about the RICS Awards is that they celebrate and recognise the community impact that these shortlisted property projects are having on their local communities, as well as the talent and collaboration of the teams behind them.   “Some of these shortlisted projects have helped to attract more visitors and inward investment, whilst others have provided much needed housing or vital services and infrastructure to their communities. The teams behind them should be extremely proud as many were delivered on time and within budget, and with sustainability at the heart, to ensure they are as energy efficient and environmentally friendly as possible.”   All regional winners go on to compete against other regional winners at the national RICS Awards Grand Final in November 2019, for the chance to be crowned the overall UK winner in their respective category.   The RICS Awards 2019, East Midlands, will be held on Wednesday 15 May at The Mecure Leicester, Grand Hotel.