ATLANTA | InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms announced today that Staybridge Suites has opened the doors of its largest northern U.S. property located in Parsippany, N.J.

“As one of the most flourishing business markets in the northeast corridor, Parsippany is a key part in our development strategy,” said Robert Radomski, vice president, Brand Management, Staybridge Suites. “We look forward to serving our guests there with an innovative and high-end, all-suite hotel experience.”

The 150 room all-suite property is located off I-80 and I-287, just 25 miles from New York City. Several key businesses are in the area including Pfizer, EBI, Cadbury Adams, KPMG, Mercedes Benz,Cendant, Sankyo Pharma, Honeywell, CNA and Merrill Lynch.

Guests at the new 104,000 sq.-ft. Staybridge Suites can choose from three suite options (deluxe studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom/two-bath). All suites feature fully equipped kitchens, in-room DVD/CD players, functional, well-lit work stations with ergonomic seating, data ports, two-line speaker phone with voicemail and direct dial access and high-speed internet access is also available at no charge.

The new hotel offers several unique amenities such as complimentary guest laundry and workout facilities, deluxe complimentary daily breakfast buffet which features a rotating selection of hot items, Bridgemart 24-hour convenience store and a 24-hour business services center. In addition, guests will enjoy gathering in the hotel’s Great Room for evening "Sundowner” receptions three days a week for refreshments, light appetizers and conversation. The Staybridge Suites Parsippany also offers a boardroom for small meetings.

The Staybridge Suites Parsippany, which is owned by Hospitality Properties Trust and managed by IHG, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group, is located at 61 InterPace Pkwy., Parsippany, N.J., 07054. Telephone: (973)-334-2907; Facsimile: (973)-334-2908.

With the addition of the new hotel, there are now five Staybridge Suites properties with nearly 600 guestrooms in New Jersey. The InterContinental Hotels Group portfolio in New Jersey is represented by five of its brands including the upscale, midscale, limited service, upscale extended-stay and midscale extended-stay segments with nearly 50 hotels and more than 7,300 rooms.

About Staybridge Suites Hotels | Staybridge Suites® is an innovative all-suite hotel brand meeting the needs of the extended-stay guest. It is ideal for travelers seeking a residential-style hotel that is perfect for business, relocation, and vacations. The amenities include three suite types with fully equipped kitchens, complimentary daily breakfast buffet and evening receptions three days a week, and 24-hour business services with high-speed Internet access.

Staybridge Suites entered the extended-stay market in December 1998 when its flagship location in Alpharetta, Ga., opened. Since that opening the Staybridge Suites brand continues to grow rapidly, recently becoming the "Fastest to Fifty." Staybridge Suites achieved its 50th hotel opening faster than any other brand in the up-market extended stay segment.

Currently, there are more than 90 Staybridge Suites hotels open and nearly 90 under development.

Staybridge Suites participates in Priority Club Rewards, the world's first and most global hotel loyalty program spanning more than 3,600 hotels in nearly 100 countries. Members earn their choice of points toward free hotel nights or merchandise, or earn frequent flyer miles with more than 40 domestic and international airline partners. Enrollment in Priority Club Rewards is free. Guests enroll online at www.priorityclub.com, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or at the front desk of any Staybridge Suites hotel.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. InterContinental Hotels Group owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, over 3,600 hotels and 537,500 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, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites®, Candlewood Suites® and Hotel IndigoTM, and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards.

Monica Smith
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