Smart travelers’ choice

What comprises a smart travel?

It all starts with proper planning to ensure that you get the best airfare and accommodation deals and that you have a well-planned itinerary that will allow you to make the most out of your trip.

Here in the Philippines, a smart travel also includes having access to everything that could make your vacation much more enjoyable sans the hassle of commuting and the perils of having to stay on the road for hours on traffic.

And this is what makes Holiday Inn Express (HIEx) a smart option for every practical traveler. Located right in the middle of the bustling Resorts World Manila complex, HIEx serves as a gateway to many great experiences and adventures.

“Holiday Inn Express is all about keeping it simple and smart, while giving the guests more of what they want. HIEx caters to what we call ‘The Smart Traveler.’ These are travelers who know the travel essentials in their choice of accommodation-in this case, a good wi-fi, comfortable pillows and beds, good food, and power shower,” said Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport City general manager H.T Cheah.

“At present, we are still in transition but eventually, all rooms will be fitted with all these features. Our guests also have a choice of enjoying a leisurely breakfast buffet or a quick Grab & Go takeout breakfast if they are in a rush,” Cheah explained.

“HIEx is for the traveler who wants the basics and essential facilities like DIY laundromat, small meeting room, gym and some business services, instead of things like a spa or pool. It’s for people who want a safe, well located and connected place, comfortable room to sleep after conducting their business or exploring the city,” he added.

Being in the heart of the country’s first one-stop, non-stop entertainment and leisure destination that features recreational thrills, world-class performances, unique events and excellent lifestyle options, HIEx clearly makes for a great destination in itself, apart from being a smart hotel option that combines practicality and comfort.

“We made travel simpler and smarter by giving our guests everything they need, and more where it matters most. HIEx Manila Newport City has the benefit of being situated within Resorts World Manila. From our hotel, our guests are just a few steps away from Newport Mall, which has dozens of shops, restaurants and movie theater; Newport Performing Arts Theater which regularly hosts theater productions and concerts and of course, Resort World Manila’s gaming facilities,” he said.

HIEx currently has 534 rooms and will have a total of 737 rooms after renovations are completed. And while still in transition, it has rooms that are already at par with the Holiday Inn Express standards elsewhere in the world.

“The response has been very positive and our previous guests all liked the newly renovated rooms. In addition to guests who choose us due to our proximity to the airports, we also get many new guests from other countries who trust the Holiday Inn Express brand,” Cheah noted.

“We are a part of the InterContinental Hotels Group which is one of the biggest and most respected names in hospitality around the world. In addition to being assured of a certain standard of quality, guests can also avail of benefits under the IHG Rewards Club, which is the largest hotel loyalty program in the world,” he concluded.