Holiday Inn Manchester – City Centre will be a 360-room property located in the heart of Manchester, close to Piccadilly train station. The prime location will see the hotel benefit from a mix of leisure clientele, as well as corporate travellers.

The franchised hotel, due to open in 2016, will feature meeting and conference facilities as well as the brand’s signature Open Lobby. The unique approach to the in-hotel experience for guests has transformed the traditional hotel lobby format by combining the front desk, lobby, restaurant, bar, lounge area and business centre into one cohesive space.

Meanwhile, an existing hotel in Dumfries, Scotland, will be converted to the 71-room Holiday Inn Dumfries, and is due to open this spring. It will be the first Holiday Inn in Dumfries and will be located centrally, near Easterbrook Hall and Conference Centre.

Robert Shepherd, Chief Development Officer Europe, IHG, commented: “The Holiday Inn brand has been around for more than 60 years, but its commitment to innovation and comfort means it remains relevant for our owners and guests. We’re delighted to be developing more hotels with Dominvs Group, and growing our presence in the UK further.”

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