Location City, airport, suburban
Number of keys Recommended 49+
Average gross area per key From 30m2
– 35m2
Average room area per key From 20m2
– 26m2
Conference & meetings Meeting rooms required (minimum 1 room 20m2
)
Public areas Great room as per Brand Design Guide
Guest corridors Minimum: 1.3m wide with ceiling height 2.3m
Air conditioning Required in new build, recommended for conversion
Emergency exits Each floor must have a minimum of 2 emergency exits. Maximum distance between exits 60m
Standard room minimum gross area Minimum 19.7m2
Standard room minimum net area Double 12m2
, Twin 11.4m2
. Maximum net area 16.5m2
Executive rooms and suites Not applicable for Holiday Inn Express
Guest room wardrobe Open style robe hanging unit
Guest room bathroom 3 piece bathroom. Shower only – no bath tubs
Accessible rooms Minimum 1 per 100 rooms or in accordance with local regulations
Guest room facilities Interactive TV minimum 26”, mounted on desk shelf or wall bracket
Gym facilities Not permitted
Restaurant / Breakfast room Concept as per Brand Design Guide to 75% of room count. Express Start breakfast