New Delhi : InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the opening of Holiday Inn 
The 140 room hotel offers comfort, convenience and a great location for business travellers visiting companies based within the city, which includes global software firms and automotive groups. Additionally, the hotel has easy access to key sightseeing attractions and shopping districts in Chennai, making it a smart proposition for the guests at the hotel.
As with all Holiday Inn Express hotels globally, guests at Holiday Inn Express Chennai Mahindra World City can expect a refreshing and hassle-free stay with:
Free and fast Wi-Fi available in guest rooms and throughout the hotel to stay connected all day, every day
Free Express Start™ Breakfast or a Grab & Go option for a smart start to the day
A comfortable and restful sleep with high quality bedding and a choice of firm or soft pillows
Refreshing power showers with a three-function massage showerhead and fluffy towels after a day exploring the city
Self-service business centre and laundry room
The hotel has well-appointed rooms equipped with electronic safe, ergonomic desk chair and efficient working station, en-suite bathrooms, a 32-inch LED television with satellite channels, iPod docking station, tea / coffee maker and mini fridge. Other guest facilities include a fitness room and two functional and efficient meeting rooms. Five Spices is a multi-cuisine restaurant which will offer a choice of Asian and Continental cuisine to guests of the hotel.
At the launch of Holiday Inn Express Chennai Mahindra World City, Mr. Naveen Jain, President, Duet India Hotels said, “We are delighted to bring Holiday Inn Express to the city of Chennai, which can easily be described as the commercial hub of south India. Our entry into Chennai is testimony to the immense growth potential for this hotel segment in southern India. We expect the location of the hotel and its smart services will make it a popular choice amongst the business travellers to Chennai.”
Mr. Douglas Martell, Vice President Operations, South West Asia, IHG commented, “Holiday Inn Express is our key growth driver in India and the brand accounts for over 85% of our growth in the country. We are very pleased to bring Holiday Inn Express, our fastest growing brand to Mahindra World City. I am confident that the hotel will appeal to the fuss-free and value-driven choices of today’s ‘smart’ and ‘savvy’ travellers.”
Ms. Sangeeta Prasad, CEO – Integrated Cities & Industrial Clusters, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd. said, “We are delighted that Holiday Inn Express, one of the most well-known hospitality brands is opening its doors in Mahindra World City, Chennai today. This is a significant step in our endeavour of enhancing the social platform here as it will cater to both the corporates and the families who are part of this ecosystem. Moreover, it will also be the 1st international hospitality brand in the corridor on this side of the city. We wish the team every success in this new journey.”
Holiday Inn Express is the smart choice for savvy business and leisure travellers, offering guests the reliability and quality of a global hotel brand. It is one of the world’s fastest growing hotel brands currently with 2,235 hotels (210,793 rooms) worldwide since its launch in 1991.
IHG currently operates 18 hotels in India across four brands: InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express.