Coimbatore, October 12, 2017 – AccorHotels and InterGlobe Hotels today announced the opening of ibis Coimbatore City Centre, marking the debut of the smart hotel brand in the second largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu – Coimbatore. The business hotel is strategically located in the citys central business district at Lakshmi Mills Junction, within close proximity to local tourist attractions and shopping hubs, and a short drive from the city’s railway station and airport. With 129 well-appointed rooms, the hotel boasts of a contemporary design that offers unparalleled comfort and convenience, living up to the ibis promise of providing ‘well-being at the best price’.

A modern retreat for business travellers, ibis Coimbatore City Centre offers guests a unique blend of modernity, comfort and availability synonymous with ibis hotels globally, and yet it succeeds in imbibing some of the local culture and heritage that Coimbatore is known for. Walking into the hotel, guests are welcomed by a warm and vibrant lobby featuring a colourful display of local craftsmanship. Paying homage to the city’s long term association with the textile industry, the walkways and corridors of the hotel feature wall art inspired by the weaves and thread work that have earned the city the title of ‘Manchester of South India’. The guest rooms are contemporary, comfortable and well-designed, replete with all modern in-room amenities including an LED TV and high speed Wi-Fi Internet access to ensure that guests can relax and work with ease. The hotel also guarantees its guests a good night’s sleep with the signature Sweet Bed™, an innovative bedding concept from ibis that ensures a quality sleep experience.

Speaking at the hotel’s launch, Shwetank Singh, Vice President – Development and Asset Management, InterGlobe Hotels Pvt Ltd , said, “We are extremely delighted to mark our entrance into Coimbatore. A travel-friendly city, Coimbatore is not only a business-savvy destination but also a pit-stop vacation destination for those travelling to other parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Known for its booming textile industry, start-ups and IT hub, the city is popular amongst tourists, business travelers and localites alike. With ever-evolving consumer patterns in the country, guests are now far more discerning and well-travelled. Keeping these new demographic patterns in mind, ibis Coimbatore is positioned at offering great value with International standards at a mid-market price-point.”

Catering to guests and local patrons alike, ibis Coimbatore City Centre features ibis’ signature ‘Spice It’ restaurant – a 24/7 food concept tailor made for India. Serving Indian, Oriental and European cuisine along with the choicest South Indian delicacies, all prepared from freshest locally sourced ingredients, ‘Spice It’ offers well-priced, quality home style and healthy food and beverages – buffet and an a la-carte menu – including an eight hour non-stop breakfast concept starting from four in the morning until noon. The Hub, the hotel’s chic and contemporary bar offers a wide selection of refreshing beverages and light snacks to unwind and socialise.

Pierre-Etienne de Montgrand, Director of Operation ibis &amp ibis Styles India, AccorHotels , said, “The thriving, centuries-old city of Coimbatore is renowned as a bustling metropolis with a rich heritage. The city is fast emerging as a growing business hub for textiles, industries, commerce, education, information technology, healthcare and manufacturing. This is our first ibis in the city, third in the state and 16th in the country. The opening of this hotel caters to the growing needs of business as well as leisure travellers in the region.”

Whether at work or play, ibis Coimbatore City Centre offers a host of quality services and facilities to meet guest’ needs. The hotel features two modern, stylish meeting rooms with state-of-the-art technology, which can collectively accommodate up to 70 guests making it ideal for business events or social gatherings. The cardio centre is equipped with the latest fitness equipment for gym enthusiasts.

“We are excited and proud to introduce the ibis brand to the fast-emerging city of Coimbatore and we look forward to extending the brand’s signature service to guests travelling to the city,” said Venu Gopal, General Manager, ibis Coimbatore City Centre .

To celebrate its opening, the hotel is offering a special price of INR 3,699 (plus taxes) per night, including complimentary breakfast buffet and high speed Wi-Fi connectivity.

For reservations, please call +91 422 711 7666 or email h8096-re@accor.com

About ibis Coimbatore City Centre: Located in the heart of the Coimbatore’s central business district - Lakshmi Mills Junction, the 129-room ibis Coimbatore City Centre is a 20-minute drive away from Codissia Trade Fair Complex. Popular places of interest such as Isha Yoga Center and ISKON Temple are also in close proximity to the hotel.

Food and beverage outlets include: Spice It , the signature casual dining restaurant offering the best of international cuisine and local delicacies with a choice of buffet or a la carte menu options. The restaurant also offers an a la carte menu round-the-clock.

The Hub , lobby bar offers a wide selection of refreshing beverages and snacks.
Address: ibis Coimbatore City Centre, Lakshmi Mills Junction, Puliakulam Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641037, India
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ABOUT IBIS: The brand innovates constantly to offer its guests even more modernity, comfort and availability. It created revolutionary bedding concept Sweet BedTM by ibis welcoming, designer common areas and the modern food and beverage offer, ibis kitchen. It also cultivates the spirit of service that drives each of its employees. Ibis is recognized across the world for its quality, reliability and commitment to the environment. It was created in 1974 and is now the European leader in economy hotels and the fourth hotel chain in its category worldwide with over 1,000 hotels and 140, 783 rooms in 65 countries.
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ABOUT INTERGLOBE HOTELS: InterGlobe Hotels is a joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises and Accor Asia Pacific, established in 2004, to develop a network of ibis hotels throughout India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. This represents one of the most noteworthy financial commitments made to the mid-market hotel segment in India by any Indian corporate entity and international hotel chain. With 15 hotels now open and 6 under development, the company shall have a portfolio of 21 operational hotels with room inventory of about 3,600 rooms by 2021. InterGlobe as a brand is famous for Insight, Ingenuity and diligence and it sustains these attributes through delivery of new perspectives, operational excellence and generosity of spirit. By challenging conventional thinking and industry norms, IGH devises creative processes and new implementation methods to bring about operational excellence in their performance. InterGlobe imagines the future through experimentation and exploration and comes out with surprising discoveries in a different way.

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