A HOTEL has reopened following a buyout and refurbishment.

The revamp of The Kingslodge Hotel in Durham City took five weeks, following its purchase by The Inn Collection Group last month.

Two extra bedrooms have been created, taking the total to 23, and a new restaurant has been opened in place of Finbarr's.

Inn Collection Group chief executive Keith Liddell: “All of our inns provide excellent, value-for-money accommodation in handpicked locations, home-cooked pub food served all day, every day, well-stocked bars, and a warm welcome to our customers.

“We are very excited about the prospect of operating a successful inn in the historic Durham City.”