InterContinental Hotels Group's 86th Staybridge Suites Hotel Brings 122 Rooms to Houston's West Side
$12 million property situated in Houston's Energy Corridor
ATLANTA, GA, December 1, 2005. InterContinental Hotels Group announced today that Staybridge Suites recently opened the doors of its 86th all-suite hotel in Houston, Texas. With the addition of the new 122-room hotel there are now two Staybridge Suites properties with more than 200 guestrooms in Houston.
The InterContinental Hotels Group portfolio in Texas is represented by six of its brands including the upper upscale, upscale, full service, limited service, upscale extended-stay and midscale extended-stay segments with more than 200 hotels and over 28,000 rooms.
"We are pleased to announce the opening of our second Staybridge Suites hotel in Houston," said Robert Radomski, vice president, Brand Management, Staybridge Suites. "With the addition of this property to the existing portfolio of hotels and the more than 60 in development, Staybridge Suites continues on a path of accelerated growth."
Guests at the new 75,000-sq. ft. Staybridge Suites hotel can choose from three suite options (deluxe studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom/two-bath). All suites feature fully equipped kitchens, in-room DVD/CD players, functional, well-lit work stations with ergonomic seating, data ports, two-line speaker phone with voicemail and direct dial access and high-speed internet access is also available at no charge.
The new four-story hotel offers several unique amenities such as complimentary guest laundry and workout facilities, putting green, jogging and bike trails, outdoor heated pool, same day laundry and valet, free parking, deluxe complimentary daily breakfast buffet, which features a rotating selection of hot items, a 24-hour convenience store and a 24-hour business services center. In addition, guests will enjoy gathering in the hotel's Great Room for evening "Sundowner" receptions three days a week for refreshments, light appetizers and conversation. The Staybridge Suites Houston West also offers 700 sq.-ft. of meeting space.
The new hotel is located off the Eldridge exit from I-10. Several key businesses are close by, such as Exxon-Mobil, BP and Global Santa Fe. Sam Houston Race Park and the Galleria Mall are minutes from the hotel while downtown Houston and the Space Center Houston are just a short drive from the hotel.
"The Energy Corridor area of Houston has needed an upscale extended-stay hotel for some time," said Richard Alberigo, general manager. "Staybridge Suites will be a perfect fit for the traveler looking for a home away from home during their business trips."
The Staybridge Suites Houston West is owned and managed by Dellisart Lodging, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group and is located at 1225 Eldridge Pkwy., Houston, Texas, 77077. Telephone: (281) 759-7829; Facsimile: (281) 759-7819.
About Staybridge Suites Hotels
Staybridge Suites(R) is an innovative all-suite hotel brand meeting the needs of the extended-stay guest. It is ideal for travelers seeking a residential-style hotel that is perfect for business, relocation, and vacations. The amenities include three suite types with fully equipped kitchens, complimentary daily breakfast buffet and evening receptions three days a week, and 24-hour business services with high-speed Internet access.
Staybridge Suites entered the extended-stay market in December 1998 when its flagship location in Alpharetta, Ga., opened. Since that opening the Staybridge Suites brand continues to grow rapidly, recently becoming the "Fastest to Fifty." Staybridge Suites achieved its 50th hotel opening faster than any other brand in the up-market extended stay segment.
Staybridge Suites was ranked Top Extended-Stay hotel in the Extended Stay segment in the 2003 and 2004 in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index (MMHI), based on 35,000 customer interviews, the largest and most in-depth measure of hotel, airline and car rental performance available today. This winning customer satisfaction score ranks first among all brands throughout the hotel industry.
Currently, there are 86 Staybridge Suites hotels open and more than 60 under development.
Staybridge Suites participates in Priority Club Rewards, the world's first and most global hotel loyalty program spanning almost 3,600 hotels in nearly 100 countries. Members earn their choice of points toward free hotel nights or merchandise, or earn frequent flyer miles with more than 40 domestic and international airline partners. Enrollment in Priority Club Rewards is free. Guests enroll online at www.priorityclub.com, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or at the front desk of any Staybridge Suites hotel. Priority Club Rewards is the world's largest hotel loyalty program with more than 27 million members.
Contact:
Brad Minor
GCI Group
770-604-5597
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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. InterContinental Hotels Group owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, almost 3,600 hotels and 539,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group 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 IndigoTM, and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty program, Priority Club(R) Rewards, with over 27 million members worldwide. In addition to this, InterContinental Hotels Group has a 47.5% interest in Britvic, one of the two leading manufacturers of soft drinks, by value and volume, in Great Britain.
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