Where can you find great value hotel rooms?…The same place you can already find great value train fares.

This week, train operator First ScotRail launched a brand new online service to give customers access to great deals on hotel accommodation across the UK and Europe, all available to purchase jointly or separately from rail travel.

The opportunity has arisen through a tie in with online leisure company Superbreak.com, to offer a new facility for customers allowing them to book hotel accommodation at the same time as their travel tickets. The move marks the continued drive by the train operator to meet the demands of today’s travellers.

With access to over 1,800 hotels across the UK and more than 2,300 throughout the rest of the world, the site is sure to have a destination that meets everyone’s requirements. For those looking for a great deal within the UK, there is the additional bonus of being able to purchase great value rail travel at the same time.

What’s more, there is also the opportunity to book weekend activities with a fantastic choice of theatre and speciality entertainment breaks available, matched by prices ranging from budget to boutique.

Peter Williams, Commercial Director at First ScotRail said, “We recognise that traditional package deals and their inflexibility no longer meet the criteria for modern travellers. Our new system offers customers flexibility, freedom and great choice to book a tailored short break experience, including rail travel, accommodation and leisure activities, all through the convenience of one website. We provide a great value, high quality service and this tie in makes perfect business sense in enhancing our online resources which I am confident will add even greater value to our customers.”

David Ranby, Internet Manager of Superbreak added, “It’s great that First ScotRail is rolling out this extra service to their customers. I am sure every traveller will find we have a superb range of short break ideas and solutions, as well as a first-class hotel booking service coupled with the convenience of being able to book rail travel at the same time.”