Wilma Gallagher has been appointed as the new General Manager of Mercure Burton Upon Trent, Newton Park Hotel. Formally General Manger of the Holiday Inn Leamington Spa Hotel and with previous management positions held at BDL Hotels and Ramada, Wilma brings a wealth of over 10 years of hospitality experience to the popular country manor hotel.
Wilma will play a key role in continuing to drive the truly exceptional services available for both business and leisure guests at Mercure Burton Upon Trent, Newton Park Hotel. With a variety of wedding packages on offer in the visually stunning oak walled William Morris Suite, and a further three conference and event spaces, Mercure Burton Upon Trent offers something for every traveller.
“I am very excited to be taking on a new challenge with Jupiter Hotels. The team here are highly experienced and it’s uplifting to work alongside colleagues who are so dedicated to delivering a fantastic experience every day,” Wilma said.
Set in a Grade II listed 18th Century manor and surrounded by eight-acres of picturesque landscaped grounds, the four-star Mercure Burton Upon Trent, Newton Park Hotel boasts a truly enviable location. The hotel is perfectly situated to enjoy everything the Staffordshire and Derbyshire countryside has to offer and is located just three miles from Burton Upon Trent’s town centre, seven miles from Derby and nearby the picturesque National Forest.
Wilma continued: “Having held General Management positions across the midlands in Birmingham, Leamington Spa and Derby, I am delighted to settle in Burton Upon Trent and be a part of this characterful hotel. It is a really exciting time for us and I look forward to successfully showcasing with my team everything we have to offer guests.”
The Mercure Burton Upon Trent, Newton Park Hotel provides the perfect setting for all occasions. The oak-panelled Boardroom can be hired for business meetings complete with original stain glass windows whilst the William Morris Suite can host celebrations of up to 160 guests with romantic touches including adjoining conservatory and veranda onto the extensive grounds. All bedrooms feature HD LED televisions, complimentary high speed Wi-Fi with most windows opening onto views of the gardens. Leisure guests can also make the most of a new ‘mini-gym’ and the Folly Restaurant, offering locally sourced and fresh ingredients for all day dining.
Bedrooms at the Mercure Burton Upon Trent, Newton Park Hotel start from £67 per night on a bed only basis. To book please call 0844 815 9018 or visit https://www.mercureburton.co.uk/