AN independent hotels portfolio for York has been created in a multi-million pound deal.

The 34-bedroom Minster Hotel, Bootham, has been acquired by hoteliers Colin and Sharon Marsh, in a deal worth about £2m.

Mr and Mrs Marsh, who entered the hotel sector five years ago, now own three hotels in the city centre, each targeting different sectors of the market.

Minster Hotel, the former Hudson Hotel, was bought from Major Jim and Ann Barlow who acquired, renamed and transformed it into a thriving business hotel, which was awarded three stars.