Camelot House Selects Mermaid

One guesthouse in Worthing has been awarded its four-star rating, after the owners made the decision to undertake some renovations in preparation for the new Visit Britain grading system. They can now look forward to a busy summer welcoming guests into the new facilities at Camelot House.

The new accreditation system was introduced in response to increased consumer demand and puts greater emphasis on the quality of hotels and other guest accommodation. Stars are now the only indicator that premises have been inspected. This replaces the diamonds that used to be awarded to guesthouses, inns, farmhouses and bed and breakfasts.

In order to achieve its four-star status, half of Camelot’s guest rooms needed en-suite facilities. Unfortunately, it was one short and so a standard twin-bedded room was converted into a double en-suite. This has been fitted with a shower cubicle, basin and toilet, and Mermaid wall panels were selected for most of the surfaces in order to achieve a long-lasting finish.

The ultimate waterproof wall panel system features in nearly all of the other existing wash basin areas, en-suites and bathrooms and have helped create rooms that are practical and stylish. The ten-year guarantee means that they should also stay looking as good as long as they are maintained and cared for correctly.

'We didn’t want to become a three-star guesthouse,' admits proprietor Martin Gregory. 'This business is really competitive and we need to try and stay one step ahead.

'I have selected the panels over tiles as they are easier to keep clean. A simple wipe over with a damp cloth leaves them sparkling again. There is nothing worse than checking into a hotel room to be greeted by mould and grime in the bathroom.

'The investment is starting to pay off already. Occupancy levels have increased now we have an additional en-suite and we are also able to command a higher room.'

Mermaid says that it is widely recognised as the market leader in waterproof wall coverings. Available in three sizes, the panels are durable, resistant to mould penetration and no grout is required for installation.

The decorative waterproof panels are also resistant to condensation and do not chip, flake or peel. There are five collections in the range: Coastal, Metropolitan, Mist, Techno and Tropical, which consist of more than 40 colours and finishes. To see all the different decors and find out more, visit the new website, http://www.mermaidpanels.com