Holiday Inn Lancaster By Ihg in Lancaster, England

The hotel offers 289 air-conditioned rooms with plasma-screen TVs and free tea and coffee. Accessible rooms with emergency cords in the bathroom and grab rails are available for guests with mobility needs. Pets are allowed for a nominal fee, and pet bowls are provided.

The on-site restaurant serves a fresh, seasonal menu with British and international dishes, plus an all-day dining menu and al fresco options. Starbucks coffee is available in the lounge for casual refreshments. Children aged 12 and under eat free from the restaurant menu when dining with a paying adult.

The hotel provides a children's playground and kids' outdoor play equipment for younger guests. Board games and puzzles are available at the bar, and family rooms are offered. Dogs are welcome for a nominal fee, and the hotel supplies pet bowls.

The You Fit Health Club includes an indoor swimming pool, a modern gym, a whirlpool spa bath, a sauna, and a steam room. Guests can book fitness classes or sessions with a personal trainer. Towels are provided for the pool area, and the locker rooms have spa facilities.

The hotel sits off Junction 34 of the M6 motorway, with the Lake District reachable in 30 minutes and Morecambe Bay beach 5 miles away. A riverside walk along the River Lune takes 30 minutes to Lancaster city centre. Flexible meeting rooms accommodate up to 160 delegates, and a business centre with fax/photocopying is on site.

Kids' Meals: Free for children 12 and under at on-site restaurants

Wellness: You Fit Health Club with indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room, and whirlpool

Pet Policy: Dogs allowed for a nominal fee with pet bowls provided

Location: 30 min from Lake District, 5 miles from Morecambe Bay beach

Business: Flexible meeting rooms for up to 160 delegates

Parking: Free on-site parking for all guests