The new Premier Inn at Botley opened on April 16 Our local hotels are gearing up to reopen from May 17 and are optimistic about a bounce back in trade after the lockdowns. The new Premier Inn Botley opened on April 16 and the Premier Inn at Oxford Westgate is due to open in mid-June. Despite reports that restrictions on foreign travel could be eased after May 17, CEO Alison Brittain said she still anticipated strong demand for rooms - particularly in holiday areas. She said: “We expect a significant bounce in leisure demand in our tourist locations during the summer, followed by a gradual recovery in business and event-driven leisure demand.”