InterContinental Hotels and Resorts extends global portfolio into Russia, announcing the opening of InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya in September 2010

Situated in a prime location on the site of the former Minsk Hotel at 22 Tverskaya, InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya will form the centrepiece of a brand new 64,000 square-metre development incorporating luxury retail outlets and state-of-the-art offices. Located in the heart of the main business and shopping district, InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya will be within close reach of the Kremlin, City Hall and bustling Pushkin Square.

Every aspect of the hotel's design and amenities has been chosen to reflect InterContinental's commitment to delivering authentic and enriching experiences to its guests. Guest rooms will be well-appointed, with hardwood parquet flooring, built-in TV in both the bedroom and bathroom, bespoke furniture, luxurious fabrics and a striking glass wall between bathroom and bedroom. The hotel will also have a collection of suites, including a Presidential Suite on the 12^th floor. Other facilities include a Club InterContinental floor and lounge, restaurant, lobby bar, health club, day spa and extensive meeting and conference facilities.

The lobby bar on the ground floor is anticipated to be the place to meet, while the restaurant on the first floor will offer live cooking, a comprehensive wine list and spectacular views across Tverskaya. An oval wine room will provide a sophisticated entertaining space for private dining and events.

For business guests, meeting facilities at InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya will include a divisible ballroom with natural daylight and views, seating up to 200 guests theatre-style.

Designed by international spa consultants Raison d'Etre, the health club and day spa will offer an idyllic retreat to escape the hustle and bustle with a comprehensive and innovative treatment menu.

Commenting on the opening, Jennifer Fox, Chief Operating Officer, Europe, InterContinental Hotels Group, says: "The opening of InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya will reinforce our commitment to a long-term Russian development strategy - it is an extremely important market for us and we understand the undeniable strength and power of the market. To be back in Russia is an enormous achievement and we are confident that we have created a luxury hotel that is reflective of our brand in one of the world's most significant capital cities."

As the world's first truly global hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is located in more than 60 countries with local insight that comes from over 60 years of experience. With over 150 hotels and resorts across the globe, each property offers a wealth of authentic and enriching experiences connecting guests to what is special about a destination. By sharing knowledge of the local culture, history and attractions, InterContinental helps guests to make new discoveries and get the most out of their visit.

InterContinental is the world's first hotel brand to provide destination specific concierge websites and videos, enabling guests to pre-plan their trips. Featuring interactive maps, insider tips, recommended itineraries and digital destination-specific concierge videos, the websites allow guests to seek information about their trip and put together an itinerary. For more information, visit www.intercontinentalvideo.com.

InterContinental's parent company, IHG, maintains a leading position in Russia with a portfolio of 20 properties open or in the development pipeline in six of Russia's 13 largest cities. The hotel brand has a large presence in Moscow with almost 1,400 rooms already open and rising to more than 2,000 by 2010.

The seven IHG hotels open in Russia today include six Holiday Inn hotels (Holiday Inn Moscow Lesnaya, Holiday Inn Moscow Suschevsky, Holiday Inn Moscow Sokolniki, Holiday Inn Moscow Vinogradovo, Holiday Inn Chelyabinsk Riverside, Holiday Inn Samara) and one Crowne Plaza hotel (Crowne Plaza Moscow World Trade Centre).

Capitalising on the growing business and leisure markets across the country, IHG's has 13 hotels in the pipeline including construction in St Petersburg, Samara, Rostov and Novosibirsk. In addition, IHG and Crocus Group have recently signed a deal to build the world's biggest Holiday Inn hotel in Moscow, a 1,000 -room hotel scheduled to open in 2014.

As part of its strategy for the Russian market, IHG has launched a Russian language website www.ihg.ru.

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About InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has over 150 hotels, located in more than 60 countries with local insight that comes from over 60 years of experience. At InterContinental we believe that superior, understated service and outstanding facilities are important, but what makes us truly different, is the genuine interest we show in our guests. Our desire is to help guests make the most of their time. We connect our well-travelled guests to what's special about a destination, by sharing our knowledge so they enjoy authentic experiences that will enrich their lives and broaden their outlook. For more information, visit www.intercontinental.com and www.intercontinentalvideo.com.

About InterContinental Hotels Group

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, over 4,200 hotels and more than 620,000 guest rooms in nearly 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 Club Vacations, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®, and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards with 43 million members worldwide.

IHG has nearly 1,700 hotels in its development pipeline, which will create around 140,000 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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