Hotel operator Accor has entered into two franchise agreements to create Ibis Budget hotels in Knutsford and Warrington.
Ibis Budget Warrington Lymm Services and Ibis Budget Knutsford are to be operated by Signature Management Services as a result of the agreement between Accor and Think Options Ltd. Both hotels are located adjacent to the M6.
Thomas Dubaere, managing director of Accor UK & Ireland, said: "We are delighted to add the Ibis Budget Warrington Lymm Services and the Ibis Budget Knutsford to the rapidly growing Accor network.
"In joining the Accor Group, these two economy hotels will benefit from our robust distribution services, strong awareness of the ibis brand and expert support from our Hotel Services team."
Stephen Gaunt, chief executive of Signature Management, added: "We are excited about becoming part of the Accor Group and are looking forward to the opening of both hotels in May."
Accor currently operates 200 hotels in the UK.