InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has opened a five-story, 110-room Holiday Inn Express Xalapa hotel in Veracruz, Mexico. The city is rich in history and has a renowned cultural center dating back to the 19th century. Today the city hosts the prestigious Veracruz Cultural Institute and the University of Veracruz, which is home to one of the top-ranked symphony orchestras in the country. This is the tenth IHG-branded hotel for Veracruz, which is currently home to two Crowne Plaza hotels, five Holiday Inn hotels, one Holiday Inn Express hotel and a Hotel Indigo hotel.
“The State of Veracruz is a wonderfully diverse destination attracting both business and leisure travelers, and we remain committed to finding the most strategic locations where our brands can serve the robust demand in this region,” said Gerardo Murray, vice president, Distribution and Commercial Marketing, Mexico, Latin America & Caribbean, IHG. “The Holiday Inn Express brand will thrive in Xalapa with amenities that enhance the guests’ experiences, which they have come to expect from our hotels.”
Owned and managed by Selfi Grupo Operador de Estacionamientos, S.A. de C.V., the Holiday Inn Express Xalapa hotel is franchised by an affiliate of IHG. The property is located in the heart of the city on Avenida Zaragoza 8, Col. Centro and near many restaurants, entertainment, business and shopping districts. The hotel is located inside the Plaza Variedades shopping center, offering access to multiple levels of underground parking and a multi-purpose hall and event space capable of seating up to 400 people.
The hotel offers guests a comfortable, affordable stay with innovative, preferred-guest upgrades to ensure a pleasurable experience with amenities that include a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary high-speed Internet access and a business center. Guest rooms feature contemporary styling, comfortable queen or king-sized beds, a sitting area with a lounge chair and an in-room coffee machine featuring complimentary coffee. The SimplySmart shower incorporates a proprietary Stay Smart Kohler showerhead, signature shower curtain with curved rod. Upgraded 100 percent cotton terry towels and bath products are also included. Guests will enjoy the SimplySmart bedding collection, where they will find crisp, fresh bedding that features an attractive decorative throw, a medium-weight duvet blanket and soft, 200 thread-count sheets. The complimentary Desayuno Express bar features a full range of breakfast items, including a rotation of egg and meat selections, pastries, yogurt, fruit, juices, regional dishes, and coffee.
