IHG Announces First Hotel Indigo in Northeast

Hotel Indigo in Rahway, NJ, to Offer Visitors Convenient Access to New York City

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. October 14, 2008

MARCH 6, 2007. IHG announced plans for the brand's first property in the Northeast, located in Rahway, N.J. The 102-room hotel, owned by Silcon Group, will be managed by InterContinental Hotels Group Americas operations division, The Hotel Management Group, under a long term management contract, made effective on January 4, 2007.

Located at the corner of Milton Avenue and Irving Street the 72,000 sq.-ft. hotel is part of the Skyview at Carriage City Plaza project and is scheduled to open in April 2008. The new hotel will be part of a mixed use luxury condominium and retail development, which will provide future guests with convenient access to a variety of unique high-end retail shops and fine dining restaurants within this vibrant downtown complex. Hotel Indigo at Skyview guests will be about 30 minutes non-stop direct to New York City and 12 minutes to Newark Airport via New Jersey Transit. The property is located directly across the street from the Rahway Train Station which is being renamed Carriage City Plaza in honor of the project.

'We are very pleased to be able to bring a premier brand like Hotel Indigo to the heart of Rahway's downtown renaissance' said Carlos J. Silva, Chairman and CEO of Silcon Group, owner and developer of the Skyview project.

'We look forward to welcoming our first Hotel Indigo into New Jersey,' said Jim Anhut, senior vice president, Brand Development, the Americas, IHG. In addition to being the centerpiece of a new and exciting development the hotel is located just outside New York City, which will give business and leisure travelers convenient, access to all the city has to offer.'

Providing stylish accommodations and a personalized service experience in a unique and intimate atmosphere, Hotel Indigo at Skyview will be a branded boutique hotel designed to appeal to lifestyle-focused guests who desire affordable luxury, genuine service and an alternative to traditional hotels.

Renewal is the soul of Hotel Indigo's retail-inspired design concept - thoughtful changes are made throughout the year to keep the hotel fresh, similar to the way retailers change their window displays. The renewal concept provides even the most frequent guest a unique experience with every stay. Hotel Indigo's guestrooms feature signature murals, area rugs, and duvets and slip covers that will change periodically, while public spaces will be transformed seasonally through changing artwork, murals and directional signage.

Other signature Hotel Indigo design elements include cozy, airy and inviting guestrooms with plush bedding; hardwood-style flooring and spa-inspired glass showers. Hotel Indigo at Skyview will offer free high-speed internet access in all guestrooms, wireless in all public areas and a full-service business center. In addition, seven meeting rooms are available, offering a total of 4,000 sq. ft of meeting space. Adding to the hotel's convenience -- Hotel Indigo at Skyview will offer guests concierge service, a full fitness center and day spa.

Whether guests desire a quick bite before a meeting or a full meal after a day of sightseeing, Hotel Indigo at Skyview offers guests exactly what they need. The Golden Bean, a gourmet fast casual restaurant refreshingly offers the unique Hotel Indigo approach to breakfast serving traditional morning favorites and Starbucks Coffee in a relaxed environment. With an emphasis on ever changing seasonal ingredients, Phi will offer both tempting starters and entrees in the evening. Guests can enjoy their favorite beverage in casual elegance at its intimate bar. For a unique change in atmosphere, the Hotel Indigo at Skyview will also feature a roof-top garden and lounge with dramatic views of New York City.

The Hotel Indigo brand is rapidly expanding, with eight locations open and more than 40 in the pipeline. The first Hotel Indigo opened in Atlanta in October 2004, followed by Chicago Gold Coast, Chicago Schaumburg North, Houston and Dallas, Texas, Sarasota, Fla., Scottsdale, Ariz., and Ottawa, Canada. Hotel Indigo properties will soon be open in New York City, Baltimore, Md., Nashville and Knoxville, Tenn., Columbus, Ind., and Ft. Myers, Fla.