Masses of blue tarpaulin blowing about has hardly made the Shelley Fountain end of West Street the most visually attractive spot in the world in recent months.
And let’s be honest, the Travelodge being built there is hardly going to picking up prizes for attractive design at end of year architecture awards.
But it is at least providing a major boost to the town.
After a period of time when not a great deal appeared to be going on, the Travelodge site, being built opposite Mcdonalds in Horsham town centre, is now expected to be open in early July this year.
Travelodge has also confirmed that the £2.5million project will create 13 jobs. All members of staff will be recruited through the local Job Centre, so be sure to register your details if you’re looking for a position at the hotel.
It is may seem a strange choice of location, as though Travelodge is targeting bus commuters and letting Premier Inn hog the lions share of the rail commuter business, but the new hotel is hoping to attract customers with its low prices - rooms will be made available for as little as £19.
It has also been confirmed that the hotel will boast 67 rooms.
It is hoped that the hotel will attract additional footfall to an end of town still looking a little barren without an adequate replacement at the former MVC unit.
And the hotel bosses seem pleased about the deal too. A spokesman said: "We are really delighted to be opening our first hotel in Horsham next to the town's most famous and iconic landmark, the Shelley Fountain.
“The new hotel will have rooms from £19 making it an ideal base for both business and leisure travellers."
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