UK hotels could be turned into hospitals during the coronavirus outbreak

Rob Paterson, chief executive officer of Best Western Great Britain, said: 'We are in unprecedented territory so we would be willing to take unprecedented steps to support the national effort. 'If the NHS wants additional bed space, and we can partner with other companies to provide the right medical equipment and supplies, and we can do it safely, then we would be willing to start having those conversations immediately. 'Whatever we can do to help.'The move would create additional bed space for the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic.