Hotel Indigo offers respite with "Escape the In-Laws Package"

Survey Says Travelers Hope For Hotel Stays This Holiday Season 

ATLANTA (December 1, 2008) - According to a new survey released today by Hotel Indigo®, one-third (36%) of Americans would rather check into a hotel than stay with family and an astounding 97 percent would rather not stay with their in-laws. Findings show that while travelers are looking to spend the holidays with family, they simply don't want to stay with them!

To minimize the stress and frustrations that often accompany family visits, Hotel Indigo is offering an affordable and refreshingly family-free asylum with its "Escape the In-Laws" package. Guests who book the package at participating properties between now and Jan. 14, 2009, will receive luxury accommodation, breakfast for two, and a "Family Decompression Kit" complete with aspirin, aromatherapy oil and a bottle of wine.  Starting from $129, travelers choosing to "escape their in-laws" will find solace at Hotel Indigo from the relaxing lobby and welcoming hotel ambassadors to the comfy guestrooms and spa-inspired showers. To book guests online can visit www.hotelindigo.com or call 1-800-983-3599.

Commissioned by Hotel Indigo, the online survey of 1,000 U.S. residents ages 18 and over was conducted by Kelton Research between Nov. 17 and Nov. 20.

Hotel Indigo participates in IHG's guest loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards. The industry's first and largest guest loyalty program has 40 million members worldwide.  Priority Club Rewards membership is free and guests can enroll by logging on at www.priorityclub.com, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of any Hotel Indigo or any of IHG's more than 4,100 hotels worldwide.

About Hotel Indigo:

Launched by IHG in 2004, Hotel Indigo® is the industry's first branded boutique hotel. Hotel Indigo artfully combines the conveniences and consistencies of a branded hotel with the design cache and service personality of a boutique. An alternative to traditional cookie-cutter hotels, Hotel Indigo caters to the style-conscious traveler that values personal service, affordable luxury and a genuine hotel experience without sacrificing any of the necessary business amenities. By incorporating thoughtful changes throughout the year - similar to the way a retailer changes its windows - Hotel Indigo offers even the most frequent guest a distinctive and engaging experience with each and every stay. Public spaces are transformed seasonally through changing aromas, music, artwork, murals and directional signage, while guestrooms are periodically refreshed with new murals, area rugs and furniture slip covers. From relaxed café dining to high-style rooms - Hotel Indigo creates an intriguing, warm and inviting environment for guests. For more information on Hotel Indigo, please visit www.hotelindigo.com.

Notes to Editors:

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IHG has more than 1,700 hotels in its development pipeline, which will create 200,000 jobs worldwide over the next few years.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.

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