Staybridge Suites Introduces Simply Be Well Herbal Bath Collection

New bath amenities infused with ginseng and wild mint will debut in 2008

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. October 14, 2008

ATLANTA, GA, November 9, 2007. IHG's (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] upscale extended-stay hotel brand, Staybridge Suites, today announces the introduction of its new herbal bath collection, SIMPLY be wellTM, for the brand's portfolio of more than 100 properties. Exclusive to Staybridge Suites, the SIMPLY be wellTM herbal bath line features a full range of products infused with natural extracts of ginseng, to soothe skin and energize senses, and wild mint, to normalize and balance skin and hair. The new amenities will be available in all guest suites by mid-2008.

"When we surveyed our guests, they told us they wanted a more comprehensive upscale bath collection," said Robert Radomski, vice president, Brand Management, Extended-Stay Brands, IHG. "While the SIMPLY be wellTM herbal bath line fits the upscale offering with its quality products, we also expanded our current collection to include five bath amenities."

The SIMPLY be wellTM herbal bath products at Staybridge Suites are each infused with natural extracts of ginseng and wild mint to gently restore mind, body and soul. They include:

-- Separate shampoo and conditioner each packaged in easy-to-use flip-top clear bottles replace a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner twist-top bottle

-- An invigorating French milled massage bath bar replaces the brand's regular bath bar

-- New to Staybridge Suites' bath amenities, soothing body lotion in a flip-top clear bottle

-- Also new to the amenities package, a French milled facial bar for sensitive skin

About Staybridge Suites

Staybridge Suites(R) is an innovative all-suite hotel brand designed to meet the needs of extended-stay guests. With 118 hotels open in the Americas, it is ideal for travelers seeking a residential-style hotel that is perfect for business, relocation and vacations. Amenities include: three suite types (deluxe studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom/2 bath) with fully equipped kitchens, highly functional work areas, two-line speaker phone with voicemail, direct dial access and free local calls. Staybridge Suites offers free "Wireless Anywhere", complimentary daily deluxe breakfast buffet and evening Sundowner reception three days a week. Staybridge Suites' fitness center, business services, guest laundry and BridgeMart(R) convenience store are open 24 hours a day. www.staybridge.com

Note to Editors:

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is one of the world's largest hotel groups by number of rooms. IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, over 3,800 hotels and more than 571,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. IHG owns a portfolio of well recognized and respected hotel brands including InterContinental(R) Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn(R) Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express(R), Staybridge Suites(R), Candlewood Suites(R) and Hotel Indigo(R), and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty program, Priority Club(R) Rewards with over 37 million members worldwide.

The company pioneered the travel industry's first collaborative response to environmental issues as founder of the International Hotels and Environment Initiative (IHEI). The IHEI formed the foundations of the Tourism Partnership launched by the International Business Leaders Forum in 2004, of which IHG is still a member today. The environment and local communities remain at the heart of IHG's global corporate responsibility focus.

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