IN RESPONSE to the negative letter in this week s Mercury by Roger Jones regarding the closure of two hotels and the tiredness and weary looking Grand Atlantic Hotel.

IN RESPONSE to the 'negative' letter in this week's Mercury by Roger Jones regarding the closure of two hotels and the 'tiredness and weary' looking Grand Atlantic Hotel.

I am the general manager of the Grand Atlantic Hotel and would very much like to make the point that the Grand Atlantic has just been transformed through a major refurbishment of the hotel's reception/dining room/public bars and guest bedrooms.

We are a Coast & Country Hotel product owned by Shearings Holidays and are going through a very exciting and busy period. Maybe Mr Jones should pay us a visit; this would definitely give Mr Jones a more positive outlook on Weston hotels.

WAYNE ENTWISTLE

General Manager

Beach Road, Weston