Holiday Inn Express Adds Two in L.A.

Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles-LAX Airport and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Los Angeles Airpo

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. September 01, 2009

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG] announced today that two Holiday Inn Express(R) hotels will be added to the Los Angeles market. The Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles-LAX Airport and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Los Angeles Airport Hawthorne are both conveniently located near Los Angeles International Airport and will create more than 60 job opportunities to the local community.

'As one of the world's most well-known entertainment hubs, Los Angeles is an ideal location for expansion of the Holiday Inn Express brand,' said Gina LaBarre, vice president, Brand Delivery, the Americas, IHG. 'Before their flights even touch down, travelers arriving at the Los Angeles airport will see the new hotel signs that represent the biggest relaunch in hospitality history, giving us a unique opportunity to showcase our new look.'

The Holiday Inn brand relaunch is the largest in the history of the hospitality industry, with more than 3,200 hotels around the world being updated - improving quality and driving consistency at Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels around the world. The global estate is expected to be relaunched by the end of 2010, and more than 1,000 hotels have been already been relaunched to date.

The relaunch focuses on the things research shows matter most to guests - a modern, contemporary hotel with efficient, friendly service and a great night's sleep. Relaunched hotels such as the two LAX properties feature:

• Upgraded and decluttered lobby areas

• A Holiday Inn Express signature scent and sound

• New exterior lighting and landscaping

• New signage with the redesigned logo

• All Holiday Inn employees also go through an extensive "Stay Real" training program to ensure guests receive the level of service they expect.

The 160-room Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles-LAX Airport located at 8620 Airport Boulevard opened on August 11 as the 135th Holiday Inn Express to open in the Americas region this year. A conversion of a Howard Johnson, the hotel has undergone a complete cosmetic and interior renovation including new carpets, new LCD TVs in all guestrooms and new bedding. Amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, casino and more than 400 sq. ft. of comfortable meeting space.

The 120-room Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Los Angeles Airport Hawthorne located at 11436 Hawthorne Boulevard will open within a month. Amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, parking, and more than 1,000 sq. ft. of functional meeting space.

Both hotels provide a complimentary shuttle to and from Los Angeles International Airport and are located near many Los Angeles attractions including Disneyland, Universal Studios, Los Angeles Convention Center, and LA Nokia Center, as well as local businesses and corporations such as FedEx, Mattel and Oracle.

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Los Angeles Airport Hawthorne is owned and managed by Roman Power International, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group.