Holiday Inn Express opens by Cambridge business hub
by Lauren Jade Hill | 09 May 2022 | Hotel Openings, Projects

Imagery: IHG Hotels & Resorts
The Holiday Inn Express concept is further heightening its UK presence with the debut of Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West – Cambourne.
The UK’s 146th Holiday Inn Express, this newly completed hotel places guests between the city of Cambridge and Cambourne Business Park.
Catering for business and leisure
Well located for both business and leisure travellers, Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West – Cambourne is now hosting guests in 144 guest rooms and shared spaces that are all designed with smart, savvy travellers in mind.
This property benefits from the Holiday Inn Express Next Generation room design, which aims to enhance the guest experience and equip travellers with everything they need during their stay.
Ilhan Kose, general manager of Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West – Cambourne, commented: “It’s been an absolutely wonderful experience opening the hotel.”
“We appreciate the support we’ve received from our local community, and we’re relishing the opportunity to welcome guests for both business and leisure and the whole team has been so appreciative of the local support we have received so far.”
The brand’s next-generation design
Features of the next-generation-designed rooms include high-quality bedding, a power shower, blackout curtains and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Design features include a flexible workspace, flat screen TV where guests can mirror content from their phones, ergonomically designed chairs and ample USB ports.
Guests are also able to make use of tables with integrated power in the hotel’s lobby and a mix of seating styles for both work and relaxation.
In line with the Holiday Inn Express concept, this property offers an Express Start Breakfast, which is included in the price of a room. The hotel also has an all-day restaurant and facilities for business travellers including 16 meeting rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Holiday Inn Express is the largest and fastest growing hotel brand in IHG’s portfolio with more than 3,000 hotels in operation and another 645 hotels in the pipeline.
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