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Holiday Inn Express
Brand standards
A smart approach to design
Holiday Inn Express Next Generation has:
- Mandated design ensures clear specification and high quality finish
- Redesigned robust FF&E reduces the need for costly refurbishments
- Smart design of smaller rooms makes them feel larger
- Ready-fitted bathroom pods are ideal for new-build constructions
- Round-the-clock food and beverage offers a better service for guests
- Still no kitchen or F&B skills, maintaining the lean staffing model.
For Holiday Inn Express hotels wanting to upgrade to the Next Generation, IHG offers a full suite of refurbishment options. For more information, please contact europedevelopment@ihg.com or your local IHG developer.
Key Brand Requirements
| Location | City, airport, suburban |
| Number of keys | Recommended 49+ |
| Average gross area per key | From 28m² - 35m² |
| Average room area per key | From 18m² - 19.5m² |
| Public areas | Public spaces as per Brand Design Guide |
| Guest corridors | Minimum: 1.3m wide with ceiling height 2.3m |
| Air conditioning | Required in new build and southern Europe, recommended for conversions in northern Europe |
| Emergency exits | Each floor must have a minimum of 2 emergency exits. Maximum distance between exits 60m. |
| Standard room minimum gross area | Each Minimum 18.5m² |
| Standard room minimum net area | Double 12m², twin 12m². Maximum net area 16.5m² |
| Suites / Executive room | Not applicable for Holiday Inn Express |
| Guest room wardrobe | Open style wardrobe hanging unit |
| Guest room bathroom | 3-piece bathroom. Shower only – no bath tubs. |
| Accessible rooms | Minimum: 1 per 100 rooms or in accordance with local regulations if greater |
| Guest room facilities | Interactive TV minimum 32” |
| Gym facilities | Not permitted. |
| Meeting rooms | Minimum 1 room of size 20m2 |
| Express Café & Bar | Concept as per Brand Design Guide to providing covers for 75% of room count |
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