139-Room Holiday Inn Express Quito Will Be the First IHG Hotel to
Open in Ecuador
IHG (LSE:IHG) (NYSE:IHG) (ADRs), the world's largest hotel group by
number of rooms, today announced that the new 12-story Holiday Inn
Express Quito in Ecuador has recently opened. This new property, IHG’s
first hotel in Ecuador, further demonstrates the company’s
commitment to expanding the Holiday Inn Express brand throughout key
cities in Latin America, as it is the 14th Holiday Inn Express located
in Central and South America.
“We are thrilled to be opening the first
Holiday Inn Express in the dynamic city of Quito and in the beautiful
country of Ecuador,” said Alvaro Diago, Area
President, IHG Latin America. “This is truly
an exciting moment for IHG, as we continue to increase our reach into
new Latin American territories, solidifying our position as one of the
leading hotel companies in the region.”
The Holiday Inn Express Quito, located on the corner of Orellana Avenue
and Calle Reina Victoria was developed and is managed and owned by
Plushotel S.A., under a license agreement with a company in the
InterContinental Hotels Group.
Sitting 2,850m (9,300 ft.) above sea level, Quito is one of the highest
capital cities in the world and the political and cultural hub of
Ecuador. It boasts a mild climate throughout the year due to its
location just 15 miles from the equator. The culturally-rich city is
recognized for its mix of architectural beauty and historic roots.
Today, Quito is still known as the cultural capital of the Americas and
has a population of approximately 2.1 million.
Conveniently located in one of the trendiest and fastest growing
neighborhoods of Quito, the Holiday Inn Express is just a few blocks
from two landmark tourist attractions, Parque El Ejido and Museo
Nacional del Banco Central. Parque El Ejido is a popular open market
where vendors from across Ecuador travel to sell their goods, and
tourists can find local handcrafts and souvenirs. Another must-see is
the Museo Nacional del Banco Central, which features a wide-array of
exhibits from ancient artifacts to contemporary paintings.
The 141-guestroom Holiday Inn Express Quito has a unique look and feel
that integrates aspects from Ecuador’s
luscious natural life including its native orchids and birds, distinct
mountainous peaks and the popular Galapagos Islands.
