IHG® opens Crowne Plaza® London – Battersea
22 January, 2015 – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of Crowne Plaza® London – Battersea.
The rebranded 78 room hotel is owned by Fabiano Hotels LTD and managed by IHG. It is located close to Clapham Junction, one of the UK’s busiest railway stations with easy connections to both the centre of London and Gatwick Airport. Given this high volume of passengers the hotel is a great location for guests on the go.
For those travelling on business the hotel features 200m2 of meeting space, free wifi and ample car parking. What’s more, being adjacent to London Heliport, it’s also ideal for those travelling from afar for high-level meetings. For leisure guests the area has many busy nightlife locations and is in easy reach of many of London’s top attractions.
Guests can take advantage of the Verta Spa and gym facilities followed by a relaxing drink in the Terrace bar which overlooks the River Thames. For dining, the Riverside Grill Restaurant serves a British grill with a twist and diners can watch the chefs in action.
Paul Watson, General Manager Crowne Plaza London – Battersea said: “We’re delighted to have opened Crowne Plaza London – Battersea in this bustling hub of London. We look forward to welcoming guests to our hotel and helping them have a comfortable and productive stay. ”
Harry Mohinani, Director of Fabiano Hotels Limited said: “We’re thrilled to open up our first property with one of the most reputable hotel companies in the business. Crowne Plaza London – Battersea is the perfect location for guests travelling to London on business or leisure.”
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is the second largest upscale hotel brand globally, at nearly 400* hotels in more than 60 countries worldwide, with amenities and services designed to help guests be productive when traveling for work. It has been a recognised and reputable meetings hotel brand for the last 30 years offering guests relevant and effective solutions through its signature meetings programme.
IHG’s broader family of nine brands in nearly 100 countries meets the needs of guests, whatever the occasion – whether an overnight getaway, a business trip, a family celebration or a once-in-a-lifetime experience. All IHG hotels participate in IHG’s guest loyalty programme, IHG® Rewards Club which is the industry’s first and largest guest loyalty programme with over 82 million members. It is free to join at www.IHGRewardsClub.com.
* Figures as at 30th September 2014
SOURCE: InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts