GALLERY: Multi-million pound Odeon Luxe opens in Stafford

The multi-million pound Odeon Luxe Cinema finally opened its doors in Stafford - and it's far more than simply reclining chairs.

Guests take their seats for the first film showing

Watching a film at the luxurious £6.5 million development re-defines the cinema experience.

It is entirely immersive with the comfort of home blended with state-of-the-art screens and sound systems.

The fantastic facilities at the new Odeon Luxe cinema

Staff celebrate the opening of the new Odeon Luxe cinema

The Mayor of Stafford, Councillor Ray Barron and Mayoress Jenny Barron pictured with Odeon General Manager Martin Purchase

The Mayor of Stafford, Councillor Ray Barron and Mayoress Jenny Barron are the first to try out the fantastic facilities

Peter Atkins, Pam Atkins, Lisa Harrison and Express & Star Editor Keith Harrison as the new Odeon Luxe cinema finally opens its doors in Stafford

The Mayor of Stafford, Councillor Ray Barron and Mayoress Jenny Barron pictured with Duncan Kerr, Project Manager, Odeon Luxe, left and General Manager Martin Purchase

Mary Walker, Manon Walker, Deirbhile Walker, Niamh Walker and Kevin Walker from Stafford

Guest gather for the official opening of the new Odeon Luxe cinema in Stafford

There is no battling for arm space with the person you are sat beside, nor any awkwardly manoeuvring across stranger's legs during a trip to the toilet, because the seats offer plenty of space and there is triple the leg room.

The height of the experience is the fact that, with a low hum, the 423 luxury handmade chairs recline to offer ultimate comfort without having to position yourself awkwardly to still see the screen.

Any possibility of thinking you could float off into a deep sleep due to the cosy environment is eradicated by the sound of the film booming through the impressive surround sound speakers.

Each chair also has its own retractable table to enjoy the variety of food from the foyer and drink including hot beverages from the Costa Coffee station or even alcoholic beverages bought from the bar.

At times, it feels like I am on a first-class flight rather than on a trip to the movies.

It sits by the River Sow, right next to the Riverside development which offers host of restaurants and is conveniently only a short walk from the train station, making it easy for people travelling from in and around and the borough to get to.