IHG has announced the signing of a dual branded hotel close to Heathrow airport.
The two properties, Holiday Inn London and Staybridge Suites on Bath Road, will operate under a franchise agreement with Bathroad Corp Sarl.
The announcement follows a similar deal that will see IHG open a dual branded development at Heathrow T4. It will include a Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express hotels.
Due to open in 2018, the 190-room Staybridge Suites property will be built alongside a new 433 room Holiday Inn hotel.
Located on Bath Road, the hotels are close to the main entrances to Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
The Holiday Inn hotel will feature the brand’s signature ‘Open Lobby’, which the front desk, lobby, restaurant, bar, lounge area and business centre into one open space.
The Staybridge Suites property will feature studios and one-bedroom suites. The suites include kitchens, LED TVs, large work areas, air conditioning and free wireless internet throughout.
Philip Lassman, development director, UK & Ireland, IHG said: “We’re confident the combination of brands, coupled with the hotels’ great location, will make these two hotels the number one choice for business and leisure guests staying at Heathrow.”
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