31st August 2006
HOTEL ELIZABETH ROCKINGHAM FIRE 25TH AUGUST 2006

News Statement by Neil Forbes, Managing Director  31st August '06

"I am very sorry for the disruption caused by the impact of the fire at the Hotel Elizabeth Rockingham. The cause of the fire was due to a malicious ignition incident that was fortunately contained to the function and meeting room area of the Hotel. My sincere appreciation and gratitude for the very efficient and professional efforts of all the fire fighters, emergency response agencies and of course the hotel staff involved. They did an excellent job!

Although the damage to this specific area of the Hotel is severe, and the consequences of the fire has affected other areas close by, we are working urgently to ensure that 80% of the hotel will be operational by Friday 8th September. Until then we are only offering a 'Room Only' service.

As we address the aftermath of this fire, we would ask all guests for their patience as all connected with Elizabeth Hotels are committed to making the hotel fully functional as soon as possible.

In the meantime I would like to thank all of you who have contacted us with well wishes, which we greatly appreciate at this time.

We will be regularly updating you via our website and emailing you with information concerning this matter. If you wish to be kept updated via email please forward your details to enquiries@elizabethhotels.co.uk"