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Holiday Inn

The famous family hotel brand founded by Kemmons Wilson in Memphis in 1952, with more than 1,000 hotels including many in India.

  • IHG Hotels & ResortsHotel group
  • Upper midscaleTier
  • 1952Launched
  • United StatesOrigin

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About Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn was founded by Kemmons Wilson, who opened the first one in Memphis, Tennessee, in August 1952. The name was a playful nod to the 1942 film Holiday Inn. It pioneered ideas such as the Holidex reservation system (1965) and has more than 1,000 hotels.

What to expect

Comfortable full-service hotels with restaurants and family-friendly facilities, in cities and near airports. In India there are hotels such as Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport.

Who it suits

Families and business travellers who want a familiar, good-value hotel.

Booking tips

  • Stays earn and redeem IHG One Rewards points on eligible rates, usually when you book directly or through qualifying channels.

What Holiday Inn is known for

  • Founded in Memphis in 1952
  • Named after the 1942 film Holiday Inn
  • Holidex reservation system (1965)

Style of hotels

  • Full-service hotels

Good for

  • Families
  • Business travel
  • Budget stays

Where to find Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn hotels are found mainly in: Global.

  • Mumbai International Airport
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • China

IHG One Rewards: Holiday Inn loyalty programme

Stays at Holiday Inn hotels count towards IHG One Rewards. Members can earn points on eligible stays across the group's brands and redeem them for free nights. Points and member rates usually apply only to bookings made directly or on qualifying rates.

Holiday Inn: Frequently Asked Questions

01Who founded Holiday Inn?

Kemmons Wilson, who opened the first one in Memphis in 1952.

02Who owns Holiday Inn?

Holiday Inn is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts.

03Is Holiday Inn a luxury brand?

Holiday Inn sits in the upper midscale segment of the hotel market.

04Which loyalty programme does Holiday Inn use?

Stays at Holiday Inn hotels can earn and use points in IHG One Rewards when you book in a way that qualifies, usually directly with the brand or through an eligible rate.

05How do I find cheap Holiday Inn hotels?

Search your destination and dates on HotelSelects Deals, then compare the rates shown. Booking a few weeks ahead for busy dates, staying flexible by a day and choosing refundable rates you can rebook all help you find a better price.

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