IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has recently announced the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express® Philadelphia E – Penn’s Landing, within walking distance of Philadelphia’s historic district and downtown.The new Holiday Inn Express hotel opens following a $4 million conversion that includes renovations to each of the 184 guest rooms, a fully remodelled lobby, a new business centre and an exercise room. Located at 100 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd. in the Penn’s Landing waterfront area, the 10-story hotel is just minutes from downtown Philadelphia River and offers a free shuttle for its guests to the most popular historic attractions.
“Holiday Inn Express hotels are designed to be the smart choice for value-conscious business and leisure travellers,” said Heather Balsley, senior vice president, Brand Management, The Americas, IHG. “With more than 2,100 properties worldwide and 450 more in the pipeline, the Holiday Inn Express portfolio continues to provide our guests with an enhanced-stay experience at a great value. We are proud to welcome the Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E-Penn’s Landing into the Holiday Inn family with the brand-new sign and everything it represents.”
“We’re pleased to join the Holiday Inn Express brand family and offer visitors a new and attractive lodging experience in the very popular Penn’s Landing district,” said Robert Ambrose, general manager, Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E – Penn’s Landing. “Holiday Inn Express is a fresh brand that we believe fits well with the needs of visitors to this historic area, whether they are here for business or leisure.”
Guests will discover that the Philadelphia Visitor’s Center, just a half mile from the hotel, is a great place to learn about the area’s historic attractions, which include: The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the National Constitution Center. Also within walking distance are the National American Museum of Jewish History and the Edgar Allen Poe National Historic Site.
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E-Penn’s Landing, owned by Delaware Waterfront Associates and managed by Growth Properties Hospitality Management, is franchised by an affiliate of IHG.
