Ibis Budget on Canal Road is now The Cambridge Hotel

The Cambridge Hotel, which has operated in Huddersfield since 1993, has taken over the former Ibis Budget Bradford on Prince Court on Canal Road.

The hotel features 86 bedrooms, all now fully open for both walk-in and online bookings, as well as an open-plan reception and dining area.

The hotel is located in the former Ibis Budget Bradford (Image: Newsquest) Owner Bilal Sarwar says "significant refurbishments and upgrades" have been made and his team is "working hard to revitalize the hotel".

"We are just expanding," Mr Sarwar told the Telegraph & Argus.

"We have got one in Brighouse and Huddersfield.

"We saw this one online and was interested."

Hotel manager Julian Stachniuk in one of the rooms (Image: Newsquest) He added: "Our guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with the added benefit of a secure car park, ensuring peace of mind for all who visit.

"This marks a new chapter for the hotel, and we are eager to welcome both new and returning guests to experience our refreshed facilities, right at the heart of Bradford."

Inside the dining room at the hotel (Image: Newsquest) The family-run business started in Claire Hill, Huddersfield more than 30 years ago with only 15 bedrooms.

This was expanded by 34 in 2000 and 45 in 2012 making it a 94-bedroom hotel with a bar and restaurant.

The Cambridge Hotel in Bradford opened in August, with rooms priced between £60 and £120.

One of the 86 bedrooms (Image: Newsquest) Mr Sarwar added: "It is getting there. We have just been rebranding it to Cambridge Hotels.

"We are on booking.com and Expedia. We have had a couple okay-ish weekends since opening.

"After the new year is usually the busiest time."

The Cambridge Hotel opened in August (Image: Newsquest) Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co handled the sale.

The firm said the hotel was purpose-built in 2008 and the previous owner recently sold it to focus on their other hotel and retail business ventures.

Guests can make both walk-in and online bookings (Image: Newsquest) David Lee, regional director at Christie & Co, who handled the sale, said: “We were very pleased to conclude this hotel transaction, with invaluable help from Ram Kakar from Christie Finance.

"I wish all the best to the new owners in their latest venture.”

Ram Kakar, director at Christie Finance, who secured funding for the sale, added: “This was a satisfying completion for the Christie network, with funding secured for our clients within just eight days of instruction.

"This deal showcases that we could effectively provide a solution for our clients, no matter the circumstances.

"Appetite for the hospitality sector remains fluid, and Christie Finance Real Estate have the experience and the capability to deliver alternative solutions for our clients.”