AccorHotels and InterGlobe Hotels have 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 city’s 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 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’.
Speaking at the hotel’s launch, Shwetank Singh, Vice President – Development and Asset Management, InterGlobe Hotels 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 travellers 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 & 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.”
