The Crowne Plaza in Basingstoke has become part of the national network of hotels supporting United Kingdom and Irish residents returning to the UK from countries where hotel quarantine is required to help stop the spread of Coronavirus.
Local MP Maria Miller said, “Many hundreds of UK residents need to return to the UK but are coming from countries where they have to quarantine in hotels as soon as they arrive to help reduce the risk of spreading Coronavirus. Given our proximity to the major UK airports Basingstoke is playing its part in this national effort.
It is a daunting prospect for residents returning to the UK to spend 10 days confined to a hotel room with only very limited access to daily exercise outside. I have spoken to our local NHS and their biggest priority, alongside the hotel’s staff, is supporting residents mental and physical health.
There are stringent measures in place to safeguard the health of everyone involved and fully trained security guards and paramedics will be on site. Following incidents at other quarantine hotels I raised the importance of security staff training for the safety of all returning travellers, particularly female guests. I have been reassured this training is in place and security guards will be present 24 hours a day to ensure only those quarantining are on the hotel site.”