New Delhi, 20 November 2012 –
Launched today, Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad is set to meet the needs
of today’s savvy travellers. The first of the brand in India, the hotel
defines smart travel by pairing comfort and convenience with proximity
and price. Located in the heart of the commercial and shopping
district, with easy access to the city center and airport, Holiday Inn
Express Ahmedabad offers the smart traveller an affordable alternative
to full service hotels but without compromising on quality.
“Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad is the first of many hotels we’re
opening in the country under this brand, helping to meet the need for
international standards and value-based hotels”, said Naveen
Jain, President, Duet India Hotels, owners of the Ahmedabad property.
“As the capital city of one of India’s most successful states,
Ahmedabad has come into its own. That’s why we’re confident that
Holiday Inn Express is the right brand to fill the gap in a market
dominated by full service, luxury offerings. It’s a great new
alternative that gives you everything you need at the right price.”
As travel, both business and leisure, becomes a way of life,
purpose-driven trips have become far more of a norm and travellers
today are looking to make the most of their trips. They want the
comfort and quality of a trusted global brand, but they don’t see the
need to pay for service and facilities beyond what they absolutely
need. Here’s what the Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad has to offer:
- Guests can kick-start their day with breakfast from the
complimentary Express Start® breakfast bar.
Breakfast includes all the staples you’d expect of a breakfast buffet,
but if you’re strapped for time, grab a quick muffin and pack a coffee
from the hotel’s Grab & Go counter for a great start to your
morning
- The modern traveller relies on the Internet as a go-to
resource for travel information. With the hotel’s complimentary
Wi-Fi – in both guest rooms as well as throughout the hotel’s
public areas – guests will never miss work emails, or status updates
from their loved ones
- Location is key: Holiday
Inn Express facilitates both business and leisure travel in Ahmedabad
with everything you need nearby
- The hotel’s 173 rooms are equipped with smart
fundamentals to provide guests with everything they need for
a great stay – an invigorating 3-head massage showerhead, high quality
bedding including 200-thread-count sheets and duvet, a choice of soft
and firm pillows, 32” LED TV, as well as an ergonomic work space
- Guests are empowered with enabling amenities
which they may use if they need: self-service laundry room, self-serve
vending machines, gym facilities and takeaway services
“Holiday Inn Express offers the smart traveller everything
they need without the frills. There are a growing number of guests who
are value-conscious but they don’t believe they should compromise on
quality – and neither do we. Guests want a first-rate international
experience with all the fundamentals done right, empowering them to be
self-reliant and to make the most of their trip. This approach has made
Holiday Inn Express successful across the world, and we’re certain this
will be the case in India too, starting right here at Holiday Inn
Express Ahmedabad,” said Ranganath Budumooru, the hotel’s
General Manager.
There are over 2,170 Holiday Inn Express hotels around the globe,
making it one of the largest and most recognisable hotel brands in the
world. There are 37 Holiday Inn Express hotels across Asia Pacific and
this will grow to nearly 100 over the next few years, making Holiday
Inn Express one of the fastest growing brands in the region.
Following the Ahmedabad opening, another 18 Holiday Inn Express hotels
are due to open across key cities in India within five years. Indian
travellers can also benefit from the brand’s expansion in South East
Asia with another 16 hotels expected to open across Thailand,
Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.
To celebrate its opening, Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad is offering
guests a special rate of INR 3600++ for a period of six months from 30
November 2012. As with all Holiday Inn Express rates in Asia, this is
inclusive of complimentary breakfast and high-speed Wi-Fi access
throughout the hotel.
For more information, visit www.holidayinnexpress.com.
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