InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is an international hotel company that always tries to see the world through the eyes of others. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is one of the world's largest hotel groups by number of rooms. IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns through various subsidiaries, over 4,400 hotels and more than 640,000 guest rooms in 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognized and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites® and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards with 56 million members worldwide.   For an overview please Download our Group at a Glance Factsheet (PDF 0.12Mb).     InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts was the first truly international hotel brand in the world, and quickly became the symbol of glamour, sophistication and success that years later, continue to define global travel. The brand is committed to providing its guests with memorable and unique experiences that enrich their lives and broaden their outlook. InterContinental offers services and amenities specifically designed for the international business traveler, while maintaining the delicate balance of luxury expectations with authentic local experiences that enhance the leisure stay as well. Located in more than 60 countries, InterContinental continues to expand in key destinations around the globe. > Visit www.intercontinental.com   Hotel Indigo™ Hotel Indigo is the industry's first branded boutique hotel experience. It is uniquely designed to appeal to style savvy, lifestyle focused guests who desire affordable luxury, genuine service and an alternative to traditional hotels without sacrificing any of the business amenities they have come to expect. Every hotel is uniquely designed to capture the essence of the local neighborhood. Guestrooms feature signature murals, area rugs, fluffy duvets and slip covers that will change periodically, while public spaces will be transformed seasonally through changing aromas, music, artwork, murals and directional signage. From relaxed café dining to high-style rooms—Hotel Indigo creates an intriguing, warm and inviting environment for guests. > Visit www.hotelindigo.com   Holiday Inn Express® Holiday Inn Express continues to set the pace in the mid-scale without food and beverage hotel category as one of the fastest-growing brands. Holiday Inn Express invites guests to Stay Smart® by offering travelers competitive rates and convenient locations around the globe. All hotels offer the Express Start™ breakfast bar, which features traditional morning favorites as well as Smart Roast® 100% Arabica coffee and warm cinnamon rolls made with an exclusive recipe developed especially for Holiday Inn Express. Guests will also experience the new SimplySmart™ shower which delivers a clean, simple and more functional bath experience. It features an exclusive multi-function showerhead by Kohler® designed to compensate for all sorts of water pressure challenges. In addition, Holiday Inn Express hotels offer free local phone calls (U.S. and Canada only) and free high-speed internet access. And, guests will enjoy the SimplySmart™ bedding collection with new crisp fresh bedding which features an attractive decorative top sheet, a medium-weight duvet blanket and soft 200 thread-count sheets. Now, that's smart! > Visit www.hiexpress.com   Candlewood Suites® Candlewood Suites is focused on comfort, space and value for extended-stay guests. Guests can enjoy spacious studio and one-bedroom suites, each with its own fully equipped kitchen, executive desk, VCR and CD players, recliners and two-line telephones with voice mail. The fitness center and complimentary guest laundry are open around the clock, and guests can take advantage of the 24-hour Candlewood Cupboard®, where they will find snacks, refreshments, entrées and necessities available on the honor system. Candlewood Suites hotels offer guests all of this at a very comfortable price. Consider Us Home. > Visit www.candlewoodsuites.com     Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts is The Place to Meet. The ideal upscale hotel choice for small-to-medium-sized business meetings, Crowne Plaza provides personalized service and one point of contact for hassle-free, successful meetings. In addition to superior meetings offerings, Crowne Plaza recognizes the importance of getting a great night's sleep while traveling and now guests can enjoy the brand's Sleep Advantage program including a sleep kit (complete with ear plugs and eye mask), quiet zones, guaranteed wake-up calls and new bedding. As always, Crowne Plaza hotels provide quality fitness facilities, upscale dining and exceptional room accommodations. Crowne Plaza hotels are located in major city, resort and airport destinations worldwide. > Visit www.crowneplaza.com   Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts As the most recognized lodging brand in the world, Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts continues to welcome more guests every year than any other hotel brand. Holiday Inn hotels provide the services that business travelers need, while also offering a comfortable atmosphere where guests can relax and enjoy amenities such as restaurants and room service, swimming pools, fitness centers and comfortable lounges. The casual atmosphere and amenities such as meeting and on-site business facilities, KidSuites® rooms, Kids Eat Free and Kids Stay Free programs, Holidome® Indoor Recreation Centers and Indoor Waterparks demonstrate the long-standing commitment of Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts to serving travelers and have helped to establish the brand as "America's Favorite Hotel". This year, guests can cheer for Holiday Inn at home as The Official Hotel of Major League Baseball. > Visit www.holiday-inn.com   Staybridge Suites® Staybridge Suites is an innovative all-suite hotel meeting the needs of extended-stay guests. It's ideal for travelers seeking a residential-style hotel that's perfect for business, relocation and vacations. Whether it's a studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom/two-bath suite, guests will find everything they need to make it their place. Each suite comes with a fully-equipped kitchen and separate living and work areas. Guests also enjoy free high-speed Internet access, a complimentary breakfast buffet, Sundowner evening receptions and 24-hour business services. Get Comfortable™. > Visit www.staybridge.com   Priority Club® Rewards Unifying the IHG global portfolio, Priority Club Rewards spans seven of the most trusted hotel brands in every pricing tier from upscale to extended-stay. With earning power at more than 4,400 hotels in 100 countries and territories, over 600,000 new travelers join the program each month. The world's first, largest and most global hotel loyalty program offers more member-preferred features than any other. No blackout dates, points transfer, the fastest way to Elite status and other sought-after benefits come together to form one powerful program that is simple and easy. Priority Club Rewards adds another first by offering the Any Hotel, Anywhere benefit to U.S. Service Members. Priority Club points can be redeemed for an American Express-branded prepaid lodging card that can be used at any hotel worldwide that accepts the American Express card, regardless of brand. > Visit www.priorityclub.com       Copyright © 2011 InterContinental Hotels Group. All Rights Reserved.     Questions? Comments? Email us.