IHG strengthens presence in Bengaluru with the opening of Holiday Inn Express, Bengaluru, Yeshwantpur

Bengaluru, India, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Yeshwantpur. Strategically located near World Trade Centre and major tourist attractions in the city, Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Yeshwantpur is a 40-minute drive from the airport and a 5-minute drive from the Yeshwantpur Junction railway station.

Efficiently designed with a welcoming environment, Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Yeshwantpur features 118 rooms. Catering to the requirements of the growing travel segment in the country, the rooms are equipped with the latest amenities such as the iPod docking station along with clock radio, wall-mounted flat screen TV and uninterrupted high-speed internet. Ensuring an express start to the day, the guests can enjoy free breakfast or ‘Grab and Go’ option (included in the rate). Additionally, the hotel features an on-site self-laundry facility, well-equipped gymnasium for the fitness enthusiasts and an onsite business center fulfilling the requirements of business travellers.

Commenting on the announcement, Vivek Bhalla, Regional Vice President, SWA, IHG said- “we have had a great journey with SAMHI since we partnered with them in 2017 for a portfolio of 14 Holiday Inn Express Hotels. Today, we are pleased to announce the opening of another Holiday Inn Express hotel in Bengaluru, the IT capital of India, from this portfolio. We are confident, the new hotel will cater to the needs of the increasing number of business and  leisure travellers visiting the city.”

Further commenting on the newly inaugurated hotel, Ashish Jakhanwala, Founder, MD & CEO, SAMHI said- “Post the successful opening of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Whitefield ITPL, we are excited to announce the opening of another Holiday Inn Express hotel in Bengaluru. With this new opening, we have taken a significant step towards catering to the growing demand of travellers in the city. With its strategic location, thoughtfully design and great service we are confident that Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Yeshwantpur will be a success.”

IHG and SAMHI entered a partnership in 2017 to rebrand 14 hotels (approximately 2000 rooms, operating and under construction) to Holiday Inn Express hotels. The hotels under the portfolio are being renovated and upgraded with the latest design directives, to ensure the portfolio is fully representative of the Holiday Inn Express brand globally.