16 July 2003
Dubai, UAE, July 16, 2003: To help its Middle East guests feel right at home, the five star InterContinental The Churchill London has tailored a host of new added value initiatives just for them.
The hotel has created menus to tempt Middle Eastern tastebuds, made a range of Arabic TV stations and newspapers available to guests and is now offering a number of shopping services that make holidaying in London an even more carefree experience.
A Flavour of Lebanon
Throughout July and August, Lebanese chefs Andre Saroufim and Gregi Mansour from the InterContinental Le Vendome Beirut will be working alongside the hotel’s head chef, James Pressly to create a daily dinner buffet showcasing the finest treats from the Lebanese kitchen.
The extensive buffet will be served at the Terrace on Portman Square from 7pm to 11pm and cost £29.50 per adult while children under 12 can eat for half price. The buffet also includes unlimited fresh juices and soft drinks. An extensive Lebanese menu will also be made available through 24-hour room service for in house guests.
Shop with Selfridges
Just two minutes from the hotel, guests will find one of London’s top department stores, Selfridges, offering seven floors of shopping heaven. InterContinental The Churchill London has teamed up with this treasure trove of designer labels and luxury items to offer an exclusive service for guests from the Middle East.
* Fast Track VAT Refund – Non EU guests of the InterContinental The Churchill London can beat the queues for the VAT Refund service. Upon check-in guests will be given a voucher that can be presented at reception of the Service Lounge on the lower ground floor at Selfridges.
* Selective Shopping Service – Guests can browse the store selecting the items they wish to purchase for delivery direct to Personal Shopping. This exclusive area offers luxury changing rooms and all purchases can be paid conveniently in one location.
* Free delivery serviceto the hotel can be arranged.
Children’s Events
Who said kids can’t have fun in a big city? A daily itinerary of children’s events is available from the concierge desk as well as access to fast track entry tickets for some of the more popular tourist attractions, not normally available to general public.
Arabic television and newspapers
The hotel now offers seven Arabic satellite television channels in the guestrooms and a comprehensive list of Arabic newspapers and publications, some of which will be provided via the Internet.
Long Stay Plus
Exclusive to Middle Eastern guests, Long Stay Plus offers substantial savings on stays of seven nights or more until September 7, 2003. Savings rise with the length of stay and guests receive a greater percentage discount for each additional week that they stay. Prices for a one-week stay start from £592, reduced to £533 in the second week, £479 for the third week and £431 for the fourth week.
Those wishing to make Long Stay Plus reservations should contact the InterContinental Hotels Group Middle East Central Reservations Office only, using toll-free phone lines in Bahrain (800 880), Egypt (0800-4433322), Jordan (800-22666), Kuwait (473 2100 ext 6233), Lebanon (01 426-801 - ask operator to connect to 866 866 7556), Qatar (0800 971234), Saudi Arabia (800 897 1465), Oman (800 777 999)and the UAE (800 4642). This offer is not valid for bookings made online or by using other booking channels.
* The offer is valid on a minimum stay of one week (seven nights), based on two people sharing and includes breakfast each day. All bookings are subject to availability and rates exclude tax at 17.5% and are per person. The maximum discount received is at four weeks, therefore a price of £447 per person would apply to any stay thereafter four weeks. Offer is only valid at InterContinental The Churchill London.
To take a look at this fabulous hotel visit www.london-churchill.intercontinental.com
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Note to Editors
InterContinental Hotels Group reservations worldwide can be made by phoning the following toll free numbers in Bahrain (800 880), Egypt (0800-4433322), Jordan (800-22666), Kuwait (473 2100 ext 6233), Lebanon (01 426-801 - ask operator to connect to 866 866 7556), Oman (800 777 999), Qatar (0800 971234), Saudi Arabia (800 897 1465), and the UAE (800 4642).
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, more than 3,300 hotels and 515,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world (www.ichotelsgroup.com). The Group owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn, Express by Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites, and also has a controlling interest in Britvic, the second largest soft drinks manufacturer in the UK.
InterContinental Hotels Group offers information and reservations capability on the Internet - www.intercontinental.com for InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, www.crowneplaza.com for Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, www.holiday-inn.com for Holiday Inn hotels, www.hiexpress.com for Express by Holiday Inn hotels, www.staybridge.com for Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn hotels and, for the Group’s rewards programme, www.priorityclub.com
For the latest news from InterContinental Hotels Group, visit our online Press Office at www.pressoffice.ihgplc.com.
Dubai, UAE, July 16, 2003: To help its Middle East guests feel right at home, the five star InterContinental The Churchill London has tailored a host of new added value initiatives just for them.
The hotel has created menus to tempt Middle Eastern tastebuds, made a range of Arabic TV stations and newspapers available to guests and is now offering a number of shopping services that make holidaying in London an even more carefree experience.
A Flavour of Lebanon
Throughout July and August, Lebanese chefs Andre Saroufim and Gregi Mansour from the InterContinental Le Vendome Beirut will be working alongside the hotel’s head chef, James Pressly to create a daily dinner buffet showcasing the finest treats from the Lebanese kitchen.
The extensive buffet will be served at the Terrace on Portman Square from 7pm to 11pm and cost £29.50 per adult while children under 12 can eat for half price. The buffet also includes unlimited fresh juices and soft drinks. An extensive Lebanese menu will also be made available through 24-hour room service for in house guests.
Shop with Selfridges
Just two minutes from the hotel, guests will find one of London’s top department stores, Selfridges, offering seven floors of shopping heaven. InterContinental The Churchill London has teamed up with this treasure trove of designer labels and luxury items to offer an exclusive service for guests from the Middle East.
* Fast Track VAT Refund – Non EU guests of the InterContinental The Churchill London can beat the queues for the VAT Refund service. Upon check-in guests will be given a voucher that can be presented at reception of the Service Lounge on the lower ground floor at Selfridges.
* Selective Shopping Service – Guests can browse the store selecting the items they wish to purchase for delivery direct to Personal Shopping. This exclusive area offers luxury changing rooms and all purchases can be paid conveniently in one location.
* Free delivery serviceto the hotel can be arranged.
Children’s Events
Who said kids can’t have fun in a big city? A daily itinerary of children’s events is available from the concierge desk as well as access to fast track entry tickets for some of the more popular tourist attractions, not normally available to general public.
Arabic television and newspapers
The hotel now offers seven Arabic satellite television channels in the guestrooms and a comprehensive list of Arabic newspapers and publications, some of which will be provided via the Internet.
Long Stay Plus
Exclusive to Middle Eastern guests, Long Stay Plus offers substantial savings on stays of seven nights or more until September 7, 2003. Savings rise with the length of stay and guests receive a greater percentage discount for each additional week that they stay. Prices for a one-week stay start from £592, reduced to £533 in the second week, £479 for the third week and £431 for the fourth week.
Those wishing to make Long Stay Plus reservations should contact the InterContinental Hotels Group Middle East Central Reservations Office only, using toll-free phone lines in Bahrain (800 880), Egypt (0800-4433322), Jordan (800-22666), Kuwait (473 2100 ext 6233), Lebanon (01 426-801 - ask operator to connect to 866 866 7556), Qatar (0800 971234), Saudi Arabia (800 897 1465), Oman (800 777 999)and the UAE (800 4642). This offer is not valid for bookings made online or by using other booking channels.
* The offer is valid on a minimum stay of one week (seven nights), based on two people sharing and includes breakfast each day. All bookings are subject to availability and rates exclude tax at 17.5% and are per person. The maximum discount received is at four weeks, therefore a price of £447 per person would apply to any stay thereafter four weeks. Offer is only valid at InterContinental The Churchill London.
To take a look at this fabulous hotel visit www.london-churchill.intercontinental.com
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Note to Editors
InterContinental Hotels Group reservations worldwide can be made by phoning the following toll free numbers in Bahrain (800 880), Egypt (0800-4433322), Jordan (800-22666), Kuwait (473 2100 ext 6233), Lebanon (01 426-801 - ask operator to connect to 866 866 7556), Oman (800 777 999), Qatar (0800 971234), Saudi Arabia (800 897 1465), and the UAE (800 4642).
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, more than 3,300 hotels and 515,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world (www.ichotelsgroup.com). The Group owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn, Express by Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites, and also has a controlling interest in Britvic, the second largest soft drinks manufacturer in the UK.
InterContinental Hotels Group offers information and reservations capability on the Internet - www.intercontinental.com for InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, www.crowneplaza.com for Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, www.holiday-inn.com for Holiday Inn hotels, www.hiexpress.com for Express by Holiday Inn hotels, www.staybridge.com for Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn hotels and, for the Group’s rewards programme, www.priorityclub.com
For the latest news from InterContinental Hotels Group, visit our online Press Office at www.pressoffice.ihgplc.com.
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