De Vere Orchard Hotel 4.79

Ideally sited adjacent to the East Midlands Conference Centre, architects and interior designers have developed the eco-friendly building featuring accessible rooftop terraces, green roofs and maximum use of natural daylight. Open spaces provide superb views of The University of Nottingham's extensively landscaped campus, spanning 330 acres.

The £20 million hotel incorporates a business lounge, 120-cover restaurant, bar area, outside terrace, gym and four meeting rooms. Other features include floor-to-ceiling windows, bespoke furniture and unique decor throughout.

Built to the highest environmental standards, the hotel features state-of-the-art technology to reduce carbon emissions. Solar photovoltaic panels and ground-sourced heat technology are incorporated, as well as a lower energy assisted-cooling ventilation system.

With excellent transport links by road, rail and air the Orchard Hotel benefits from a great central location. Only 2 miles from Nottingham city centre with access to Midlands Mainline Rail Service, 4 miles from the main M1 motorway network and 10 miles from East Midlands Airport.