InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Marília hotel in São Paulo State, Brazil. The new-build, 102-room hotel is among the first internationally-branded properties in the city of Marilia. The hotel is centrally situated near Marilia’s industrial district, airport, and less than a mile away from the city’s main shopping center.

“IHG properties have thrived in Brazil since the InterContinental brand arrived in 1946. We helped forge Brazil’s hospitality industry, and thanks to strong relationships with our Brazilian partners, we are pleased to be an integral part of this next stage of travel evolution for the country,” said Alvaro Diago, COO, Latin America and Caribbean, IHG.

Spanning seven stories, the Holiday Inn Express Marilia hotel boasts a modern design, with a strong focus on sustainability, including energy-efficient systems, wastewater treatment plans, solar panels and LED lighting. The hotel offers a comfortable stay with innovative, preferred guest upgrades with amenities that include a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary high-speed Internet access, a business center, meeting spaces and complimentary parking. Business travelers will find large desks with ergonomic chairs.

The hotel is owned by Hotelaria Agisol Ltda., a subsidiary of Grupo Bertim, a construction company in the state of São Paulo, and is franchised by an affiliate of IHG.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel, www.hiexpress.com