InterContinental Announces Opening of Fourth Hotel Indigo

Texas receives its first Hotel Indigo in uptown Houston

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. October 14, 2008

HOUSTON, TX, July 3, 2006. InterContinental Hotels Group [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] (IHG), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that its fourth Hotel Indigo is opening this week in the heart of prestigious uptown Houston, Texas (USA). This hotel is the first of three scheduled to open in Texas, the other planned cities are Dallas and San Antonio.

Hotel Indigo Houston will mark the brand's first non-lodging commercial property conversion. The 140 room property is owned and managed by Driftwood Hospitality, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group and is located at 5160 Hidalgo St., Houston, Texas.

'We're excited to open our fourth U.S. property in Texas right in the heart of uptown Houston,' said Jim Anhut, senior vice president, brand development, the Americas, InterContinental Hotels Group. 'The Hotel Indigo branded boutique concept, is a perfect fit for this property, as it allowed us to harness the uniqueness of this building, while implementing refreshing elements exclusive to the Hotel Indigo brand.'

Hotel Indigo is the industry's first branded boutique hotel experience from InterContinental Hotels Group. It is uniquely designed to appeal to savvy guests who desire affordable luxury, genuine quality and an alternative to traditional hotels without sacrificing any of the business amenities they might expect. As a lifestyle boutique hotel, Hotel Indigo provides stylish accommodations and a personalized service experience in a unique and intimate atmosphere. The staff is trained to anticipate guests' needs rather than simply responding to requests.

The soul of Hotel Indigo's lifestyle boutique concept is 'renewal' - thoughtful changes that are made throughout the year to keep the hotel fresh. The renewal concept provides even the most frequent guest a unique experience with every stay. Hotel Indigo Houston features elements such as vivid murals, area rugs, plush duvets and slip covers that will change periodically. Public spaces will transform seasonally through changing artwork, music, flora, murals and directional signage.

The Hotel Indigo Houston features signature design elements including oversized lobby chairs, which create a personal work or dining space within the public areas of the hotel; cozy, airy and inviting guestrooms with plush bedding, hardwood-style flooring and spa-style showers; a 'phi'tness studio with cardio equipment and free weights. The hotel also offers meeting and function space and high-speed Internet Access in all guestrooms and wireless access in the public spaces.

The hotel's bistro-style restaurant, will offer seasonal, health-conscious fare and Starbucks coffee. The evening menu includes fresh salads, pizzettas, Panini sandwiches, and other trend forward entrees. Food is prepared quickly for the time-conscious traveler who wishes to eat in their room or relax in one of the hotel's signature oversized lobby chairs.

'We believe the uptown area near the Galleria is a good fit for a lifestyle boutique hotel as unique as Hotel Indigo," said Joe Zaffuta, general manager, Hotel Indigo Houston. 'We are proud to introduce this exciting concept to Houston and believe it will quickly become a centerpiece of the uptown business district."

The Hotel Indigo brand is quickly expanding throughout North America, with four locations open and 20 in the pipeline. The first Hotel Indigo opened in Atlanta in October 2004, followed by Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast and Chicago Schaumburg North. Future sites of Hotel Indigo hotels include Dallas, Texas; Ottawa, Canada; Nashville and Knoxville, Tenn., and Sarasota, Fla.