IHG Announces Holiday Inn in Laval, Quebec
November 1, 2010 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG)] today announces that the 176-room Holiday Inn Laval-Montreal will open November 1, 2010.
The property is based on the Holiday Inn brand's “Next-Generation” prototype and will show case the brand's new sign, which is the seal of approval that this hotel exemplifies the standards of the $1 billion Holiday Inn brand relaunch program. The Holiday Inn brand relaunch is the largest in the history of the hospitality industry, with more than 3,400 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 nearly 2,800 hotels have 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 feature:
- Upgraded and decluttered lobby areas
- A Holiday Inn scent and sound
- New bedding
- Upgraded showers and bathroom amenities
- 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 142,000 sq.-ft. Holiday Inn Laval-Montreal was developed to be more efficient to operate and maintain. It features a contemporary, innovative design that provides accessible comfort and sets new standards for business travelers and families alike. There are currently more than 60 Holiday Inn hotels operating in the Americas in the “Next-Generation” prototype design.
“We are thrilled to continue the momentum of the Holiday Inn relaunch and to introduce our new sign and hallmarks to the Laval market,” said Gina LaBarre, vice president, Brand Management, the Americas, IHG. “With nearly 2,800 hotels relaunched globally, we're in the midst of one of the most exciting times for the Holiday Inn brand. The new sign at this hotel signifies changes inside and out that should make guests feel confident that they're going to experience fantastic service with a more up-to-date look.”
The full-service hotel includes Restaurant le Zircon, which offers the standard Holiday Inn Best-4-Breakfastâ menu, with signature items such as Rainforest Alliance™ Certified coffee, Cinnamon Supreme French Toast™ and Skillet Inspirations™. Kids 12 and younger eat free at Holiday Inn when ordering from the kids' menu in the hotel restaurant and accompanied by a dining adult. Room Service Right…On Time™, also a standard at all Holiday Inn hotels, ensures that guests' room service orders are accurate and delivered on time, every time.
The residential design includes business-focused necessities like an ergonomic work station, data ports, complimentary Globe & Mail newspapers, complimentary high speed Internet access in guest rooms & WiFi capabilities. In addition, each room will have the standard Holiday Inn guestroom accommodations - comfortable double, queen or king-sized beds, a sitting area with a lounge chair, cable television, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board.
The Holiday Inn Laval-Montreal will also offer a variety of other amenities such as on-site pool and workout facilities. With 7,900-sq. ft. of function space, the hotel will be available for business meetings and banquets.
Conveniently located just off central highway hub by Highways 15,13, 440 and 640 in Montreal's biggest suburb, the property will be within walking distance to Carrefour Laval, Space Camp Canada and Centropolis. Tourist attractions such as SkyVenture Laval-Montreal, Recreathèque Amusement Centre, Centre de la Nature and Super Aqua Club Water Parkare also a short drive from the hotel site.
“A home-away-from-home for generations of travellers, Holiday Inn has always represented quality and comfort, and this new hotel takes the Holiday Inn experience to a whole new level,” said Sylvain Richer, general manager. “We're proud to be a part of the next generation of Holiday Inn. Laval is a well-travelled market and a perfect fit for Laval's first new Holiday Inn.”
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts participates in IHG's guest loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards. The industry's first and largest guest loyalty program has 52 million members. Priority Club Rewards membership is free and guests can enroll by logging on at priorityclub.com, by calling 1-888-211-9874 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-211-9874 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or by inquiring at the front desk of this hotel or any of IHG's more than 4,500 hotels worldwide.
The Holiday Inn Laval-Montreal is owned and managed by Westmont Hospitality, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group and is located at 2900 Blvd. Le Carrefour.
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