Conference and events business imago, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loughborough University, is preparing to re-open The Link Hotel clos to the university campus.

The £1.5m project has resulted in the former Quality Hotel being completely refurbished.

As part of the work, the interior of the hotel has been designed by former Loughborough University student James Deakin, who is currently brand manager for hotel interior specialist Furnotel.

Kay England, chief executive of imago, said: "When we found out that James is an ex-student of Loughborough University it seemed only fitting that Furnotel worked on the interior design of the hotel, so he could put his degree to good use."

The launch will be the culmination of an 18-month redevelopment of the property. Imago acquired the 94-bedroom hotel, a former Quality Hotel, in January 2010.