LONDON—InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement for a dual-branded hotel development near Heathrow Airport here. The two hotels, Holiday Inn London – Heathrow Bath Road and Staybridge Suites London – Heathrow Bath Road will operate under a franchise agreement with Bathroad Corp Sarl.
Due to open in 2018, the 190-room Staybridge Suites property will be built alongside the new 433-room Holiday Inn hotel. Located on Bath Rd., the hotels are close to the main entrances to Terminals 1,2 and 3 of Heathrow Airport.
Holiday Inn London – Heathrow Bath Road will feature the brand’s signature Open Lobby, which combines the front desk, lobby, restaurant, bar, lounge area and business center into one open space.
The Staybridge Suites London – Heathrow Bath Road will feature studios and one-bedroom suites, which will include fully equipped kitchens, LED TVs, work areas, air conditioning and free wireless Internet throughout.
The two hotels will also contain seven meeting rooms, an onsite gym each and over 300 parking spaces.
Philip Lassman, development director, U.K. & 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. This is an exciting time for IHG as we continue to grow a pipeline of quality hotels here with our portfolio of preferred brands.”
Morris Katri, director, Bathroad Corp Sarl, said: “With the number of visitors coming to and from Heathrow Airport, this dual-branded development is especially suited to its location. With two hotels, we can appeal to a wider pool of guests, and the full suite of food and beverage and meetings services offered at Holiday Inn complements the Staybridge Suites service offer perfectly. They are perfect for not only business travelers but also for families and those who may be spending an extended period away from their home and family.”