InterContinental Hotels Group Announces Openings of 88th & 89th Staybridge Suites Hotels
New Mexico & Delaware receive their first Staybridge Suites hotels
ATLANTA, GA, February 21, 2006. InterContinental Hotels Group, the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that Staybridge Suites has opened the doors of its 88th and 89th all-suite hotels in Las Cruces, N.M. and Newark, Del., the brand's first entr'ee into these markets.
"We welcome our newest Staybridge Suites properties in Las Cruces and Newark as our first two openings for 2006," said Robert Radomski, vice president, Brand Management, Staybridge Suites. "Two of nearly 20 Staybridge Suites hotels set to open this year, our portfolio of upscale extended-stay hotels continues to grow at an accelerated pace."
Guests at the new Staybridge Suites hotels 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 hotels offer several unique amenities such as complimentary guest laundry and workout facilities, deluxe complimentary daily breakfast buffet which features a rotating selection of hot items, Bridgemart 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 87-room all-suite property in Las Cruces is located just off I-25 in the northeastern part of Las Cruces. Several key businesses are close by, such as NASA White Sands Test Facility, New Mexico State University and Southern New Mexico Cancer Center. White Sands National Monument is also just minutes from the property. The Staybridge Suites Las Cruces also offers an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, putting green, outdoor gazebo and two boardrooms for small to medium-size meetings.
The Staybridge Suites Las Cruces is jointly owned by John Curry Construction & Real Estate, Paul Curry Homes, Inc., Emerick Real Estate & Construction, Inc. and Lodging Host Hotel Corporation. The hotel is managed by Lodging Host Hotel Corporation, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group, and is located at 2651 Northrise Dr., Las Cruces, N.M., 88011. Telephone: (505) 521-7999; Facsimile: (505) 382-7009.
The 73-room all-suite property in Newark is located off I-95 and State Highway 273. Several key businesses are close by, such as Bank of America, DuPont and Daimler-Chrysler. The Grand Opera House and the University of Delaware are minutes from the hotel while Longwood Gardens and Nemours Mansion and Garden are just a short drive from the property. The Staybridge Suites Wilmington-Newark also offers a boardroom for small meetings.
The Staybridge Suites Wilmington-Newark is owned by DPNL, LLC and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group and is located at 270 Chapman Rd., Newark, Del., 19702. Telephone: (302) 366-8097; Facsimile: (302) 366-8098.
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 89 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.
Note to Editors:
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.
InterContinental Hotels Group offers information and online reservations for all its hotel brands at www.ichotelsgroup.com and information for the Priority Club Rewards program at www.priorityclub.com.
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