"The World Made Irresistible" by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

“Luxury Escapes” Program Offers Reduced Rates Across the Globe This Summer

ATLANTA, GA (Wednesday, April 20, 2005) - Renowned as many of the world’s top hotels in terms of service, design and dining in cities ranging from Paris to Shanghai, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is making summer getaways even more irresistible with its Luxury Escapes program. Currently available at more than 100 properties with rates as low as USD $89* (EUR 69) per room per night, all Luxury Escapes rates include breakfast and late checkout and require only a five-day advance booking and one night deposit. The Luxury Escapes program will be available from May 1 through Sept. 6, 2005.


Luxury Escapes rates at InterContinental destinations around the world include:


InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco – from $169
InterContinental New Orleans- from $109
Presidente InterContinental Los Cabos – from $145
Real InterContinental Costa Rica – from $128
InterContinental Rio de Janeiro – from $131
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam – from €332 ($429*)
InterContinental Budapest – from €122 ($158*)
InterContinental Carlton Cannes – from €270 ($349*)
InterContinental Ceylan Istanbul – from €128 ($165*)
InterContinental Le Grand Paris – from €284 ($366*)
InterContinental Madrid – from €165 ($213*)
InterContinental Bali – from $100
InterContinental Bangkok – from $145
InterContinental Sydney – from AUD$295 (USD$226*)
InterContinental Pudong Shanghai – from CNY 1,208 (USD$145)
InterContinental Al Bustan Palace Muscat – from $170
InterContinental Abu Soma Resort Red Sea – from $148

Reservations for Luxury Escapes can be booked now and can be made via www.intercontinental.com/luxuryescapes or by calling 1-800-ICHOTELS.




Rates exclude local taxes and are subject to availability.


Property Highlights

For a special experience, visit one of InterContinental’s newest resorts this summer, the InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Cyprus. Overlooking the stunningly sapphire Mediterranean Sea at the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the 290-room hotel is surrounded by natural gardens spread among more than 800 acres. Guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, children’s facilities, walking and mountain bike trails and a wide range of water sports, for an action-packed summer holiday. The starting rate for the Luxury Escapes program is USD $277* (CYP 125). Then continue the holiday with a visit to the InterContinental Athens for more Greek history in this vibrant city. Luxury Escapes rates start at USD $154* (EUR 119).


InterContinental De La Ville Roma is in the heart of Rome, at the top of the Spanish Steps. The hotel, within walking distance of many major tourist attractions, is the perfect spot to experience all the city has to offer. Luxury Escapes rates start at USD $257* (EUR 199).


Eastern Europe is one of the hottest destinations this summer and InterContinental makes it even more popular with great rates in Warsaw. The tallest hotel in Poland, Hotel InterContinental Warszawa overlooks the Vistua River and the charming spires of the city of Warsaw. Guests will enjoy visiting Lazienki Park, famous for its Royal Baths and colorful peacocks or partaking in drinks and fusion cuisine at the Sense and Café Szparka in the fashionable Trezch Krzyzy Square. Luxury Escapes rates start at USD $89* (EUR 69).


Watch the setting sun over Hong Kong Harbor at the InterContinental Hong Kong. Renowned for having some of the best views in the city, this hotel also has everything for a perfect summer holiday - from the feng shui inspired I-Spa to dramatic dining at the hotel’s five restaurants. Luxury Escapes rates start at USD $255* (HK 1,999).


ABOUT INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS & RESORTS

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has been the preferred hotel brand for international business travelers for nearly 60 years and is committed to meeting the needs of guests worldwide. InterContinental continues to expand in key destinations around the globe and has mastered the delicate balance between providing consistent, superior service, while also capturing the local flavor of the city where each hotel is located.

For More Infromation Please contact:
Stephanie Yudin
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Phone: (770) 604-5083
Email: stephanie.yudin@ichotelsgroup.com

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