Minister hails opening of Premier Inn

Enterprise Minister, Laurence Skelly MHK, has hailed the arrival of the Islands first Premier Inn hotel.

The building was officially opened on Thursday, with Mr Skelly saying he's proud such a big brand is helping support government confidence in the visitor and business economy.

Based on Market Street in Douglas, the 85-room complex - which also includes a thyme restaurant - is spread over six stories and has also seen 35 new jobs created there.

The structure was developed by Island-based company Dandara who handed the premises back over to Premier Inn's parent company, Whitbread, last month.