HARROGATE’S Premier Inn is to be extended in a £750,000 investment that will create 15 jobs.

The Premier Inn, located in Hornbeam Park Avenue, said the hotel would add 18 new bedrooms on January 31 to meet “ever-increasing demand”.

The development will create jobs across both the reception and housekeeping team, which can be applied for through the local Jobcentre Plus office.

Andy Martin, general manager of the hotel, said: “We are delighted to bring more rooms to the existing Premier Inn in Harrogate and look forward to welcoming even more guests to enjoy a night’s stay with us from the end of January 2011.”