Opening of the InterContinental® London – The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula,
London’s hottest new district
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel groups, announces the opening of InterContinental® London – The O2 on London’s Greenwich Peninsula, which has recently been completely rebuilt to become a new leisure and financial hub for the British capital.
Close to the famous O2 Arena and the tourist attractions of historic Greenwich – the Cutty Sark, the fastest clipper in the merchant navy, whose every nook and cranny can be visited, the Royal Observatory of Greenwich and its Meridian, and the famous Maritime Museum – the hotel adjoins buildings of impressive architecture, prestigious maritime heritage and grandiose show stages, with spectacular views of the Thames, Canary Wharf and London’s most famous buildings.This unique 453-room establishment takes luxury in London to new heights. In addition to its five restaurants and bars inspired by the world’s destinations, the hotel boasts a world-class spa and exceptional rooms – including 59 suitesmost with breathtaking views over London. brasserie Market and restaurant The Peninsula will also enjoy this sensational panorama, as will guests at the Clipper, a bar with a 270-degree view of the capital, and those at the Eighteen, a “rooftop bar” located on the 18th floor of the hotel. 400m from North Greenwich subway station and North Greenwich Pier on the River Thames, the hotel offers 15-minute access to central London. The hotel also targets an international events clientele. In addition to a 3,100m² pillarless ballroom – one of the largest in Europe – which can also accommodate conventions, it includes a 19-meeting-room conference center, back-office rooms for event organizers and a 1.Angela Brav, CEO Europe of IHG, commented: “We are truly proud to open this new property in one of the world’s greatest and most beautiful cities. Like the InterContinental Hong Kong or the InterContinental Paris – Le Grand, the InterContinental London – The O2 is destined to become an iconic hotel. East London is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, and I am confident that this hotel will become a landmark for Londoners and international guests alike. “The hotel’s General Manager, Mr. Hasham Soliman, expressed his delight at being able to announce the long-awaited opening of this new luxury hotel in London: “The InterContinental London – The O2 is situated in an exceptional location, at the heart of a trendy and energetic new district. This is the second InterContinental hotel in London, one of 30 European destinations where the brand is present. It joins the hotels recently opened in Estoril, on Portugal’s Côte d’Azur, and in Bordeaux, in the heart of the world’s wine capital. 5 other InterContinental hotels are due to open shortly in Europe (*). *Figures as of September 30, 2015Formore information on the hotel or to make reservations: http: //www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/london/lonic/hoteldetail
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