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Wyndham partners with Roadchef to launch UK’s first Super 8 hotel 

Wyndham partners with Roadchef to launch UK’s first Super 8 hotel 

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Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and Roadchef have partnered to launch Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East, marking the Super 8 brand’s first hotel in the UK.

Super 8 by Wyndham launched almost 50 years ago and has 2,700 hotels around the world, including the US, China, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Germany, UAE and Saudi Arabia. 

Now, Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East is expected to open this month following an extensive refurbishment project. The 41-room hotel is located just off the M56 motorway, serving road travellers around the Cheshire, Greater Manchester and North Wales areas of the UK. 

The refurbishment is part of a larger multi-million investment by Roadchef as it looks to upgrade its roadside hotels across the UK.

The hotel will offer a variety of room types, including a mix of contemporary rooms to suit families, groups, couples or individuals, as well as two-bedroom accommodations with lounge areas and king bedrooms, in addition to standard double, twin and king guest rooms. 

The hotel will also provide the latest in-room tech, a bar and restaurant, as well as on-site EV charging facilities.

In line with both Roadchef’s and Wyndham’s commitments to protecting the environment, Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East will also participate in the Wyndham Green Certification programme to improve its energy efficiency, reduce emissions, conserve water, and reduce waste whilst also helping owners’ bottom lines.

Dimitris Manikis, president Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa at Wyndham Hotels and Resorts said: “Today’s travellers want a quality experience but at an affordable price, which is exactly what Super 8 by Wyndham offers. 

“It’s a brand that’s all about embracing the journey, helping guests rest up, refuel and tackle the open road ahead. For that reason, Roadchef—a company known for leveraging innovation placing convenience and comfort at the heart of their business—is the perfect partner to help us bring Super 8 by Wyndham to the UK.”

Dan Sutton, head of Hotels at Roadchef, added: “Our long-term vision is to transform the way people experience road travel and roadside hotels. Business and leisure travellers alike seek convenience, comfort, and affordability, and we believe hoteliers need to cater to these modern-day guests and their evolving expectations. 

“Launching Super 8 by Wyndham in the UK is a step towards elevating and revolutionising the roadside hotel experience and we are proud to be a part of this transformation and continue to invest in delighting our guests.”

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