Holiday Inns, new or refurbished have come a long way since the inconsistent service or comfort. of the past. .   And they 've changed more than just their logo.

The bottom line for guests is that Holiday Inns are now really nice  places to stay. 

The bottom line for  franchisees and  IGH is  the bottom line.

We all win.

I stayed  at  one of the new ones : Holiday Inn and Suites,  Denver Airport. The new logo, brightly lit,  with the Green 'H" was inviting  as I got off the highway.

Front desk staff were pleasant and helpful. . They noted my Platinum Ambassador status and upgraded me to a suite and offered me a complimentary breakfast voucher. I'm of the credo that, "if you  don't ask, , y ou don't get", but  these  were provided, without me whining for them. . I felt good before I even got to the room

The "suite" is a  living room with a wall of kitchen amenities ( fridge, microwave, granite countered sink). sofa bed and  flat screen TV. The bedroom had its own Flat screen TV..

Don't compare a suite at the Holiday Inn to one  at the Ritz, Rooms are not large, 'though well designed, attractive,and  nicely. furnished.

The bed pillows had labels,:soft  , medium, hard, with a note that Housekeeping would be pleased to bring more of what was requested. Linens are towels were above average.

The rate was $126. I am registerd for  several  PC offers and received 16,885 points for this one night stay. I charged my room on the PV Visa card, and  will receive additional points for that. 

The  Hotel manager told me that existing Holiday Inns  are being upgraded and if  they don't meet   the higher standards, they will be dropped from the chain. New HI's are being built and would be similar to the one at  Denver, which opend in August. .

If you haven't  stayed at a Holiday Inn recently, , I urge you to do so.

If you are not registered for  promotions, I urge you to do so.  Check  the discussions on this site for promotion codes.

If you do not have , a PC Visa card for IHG payment, I urge you to get one. It is generally free for the first year and  might comes with enough enrollment bonus points to get.  you  a free room.

Have you checked into one of the new Holiday Inns?.. Tell all.

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