The former Leaf Hotel Dover, in Whitfield has been rebranded the Holiday Inn, Dover.

The last eight months have seen an extensive overhaul of the hotel by owner Mr Rajamenon Kanagaratnam.

All guest rooms have been refurbished, the public areas totally reconfigured and facilities have been upgraded at the hotel in Singledge Lane.

Among these new facilities are, a Bella Italia restaurant which opened on Monday, October 19, the Junction Bar and Lounge, serving meals, cocktails and Sunday lunches.

A new function room known as the Octagon Suite and the coffee lounge now serving Starbucks coffee.

Mr Kanagaratnam said: "I am extremely gratefully to our staff and local building teams for their efforts in revitalizing the hotel to give the Dover district a first class hotel delivering a premium service to our guests."

Mr Kanagaratnam's confidence in the district and its opportunities fuelled his drive to invest.

A spokesman said Holiday Inn is responding to the challenges of the second lockdown and adhering to government guidelines.

Take-away services are available at the eateries.

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