To date, FIV has developed four hotels, which are operated by HCM, Burton-upon-Trent, Cardiff Bay, Wimbledon-South and Swindon City Centre.

The group's hotels in Burton-upon-Trent and Cardiff were located as part of greenfield site developments, whereas the hotel in Wimbledon is a converted office block annex. The hotel in Swindon has been built on a former car park. The key features of each existing hotel (area, size, rooms, location etc), are detailed in more detail on the hotels' websites.

Express By Holiday Inn BURTON-UPON-TRENT

The hotel in Burton-upon-Trent is located in a large business park, Centrum 100, which covers an area of 100 acres and has approximately 1m sq ft of development on it. It was built in 1997 on a site of approximately 1.25 acres. It comprises 82 bedrooms, 2 conference rooms and a meeting/interview room. It has private car parking for 80 vehicles. It is also ideally located for visits to Peak District, the Potteries and Alton Towers, one of the UK's leading tourist attractions, and is therefore also attractive to leisure visitors.

2nd Avenue , Centrum 100 Business Estate, BURTON-UPON-TRENT , Staffordshire. DE14 2WF UNITED KINGDOM

Tel: +44 (0)1283 504300 Fax: +44 (0)1283 504301

http://www.exhiburton.co.uk e-mail: info@exhiburton.co.uk

The Express by Holiday Inn at Burton-upon-Trent is situated on the Centrum 100 Business Park. It is a freehold property, built in 1997, on a site of approx 1.25 acres. Located next to the A38, it is easily accessible from all major destinations. Surrounding cities include Derby, Stoke-on-Trent & Birmingham. In the heart of Burton lies the Coors visitors centre, formerly the Bass Brewery. As it is only minutes away, you can visit its Museum, which traces its local history. There are plenty of places to stop off along the way to sample some of the local brew!

For the more energetic, Alton Towers is only a 30 minute drive away. As one of the closest hotels, we can offer value accommodation for families and reduced price tickets for entry into the Park. Whether your stay in Burton-upon-Trent is to see family & friends, visit local attractions or business, the Express By Holiday Inn can provide you with quality accommodation to suit your needs and your budget.

Hotel features

82 Guest Rooms - all comfort cooled

46 Non-Smoking Rooms

65 Double-Bedded Rooms

17 Single-Bedded Rooms

 2 Conference Rooms

 Meeting/Interview Room

 Suburban

 4 Floors

 Lounge bar

 Complimentary Parking

 Number of Parking Spaces: 147

24hr free parking, monitored with CCTV

Attractions

Alton Towers (20 m)

Chatsworth House (20 m)

Coors visitors centre (3 m)

National Forest Centre (7 m)

The Potteries (30 m)

Twycross Zoo (10 m)

Uttoxeter Races (15 m)

Tamworth Ski Centre (20 m)

Hoar Cross Health Spa (12 m)

National Exhibition Centre (40 m)

American World of Adventure (30 m)

Drayton Manor Theme Park (20 m)

Shugborough Hall (20 m)

Conkers (8 m)

National Memorial Arboretum (5 m)

Express By Holiday Inn CARDIFF BAY

The hotel in Cardiff Bay is located on the waterfront at Atlantic Wharf and is within walking distance of Cardiff City Centre and the bay area both of which are part of one of the most exciting cities in the UK for culture and shopping as well as a base for numerous businesses. It is a freehold property and the hotel was built in 1998 on a site of approximately 1.1 acres. It comprises 87 bedrooms and 2 conference rooms. It has private parking for 80 vehicles. It is also ideally situated for visitors to the Millenium Stadium, which hosts significant events such as concerts, international football matches and the FA Cup final, and the new Millennium Centre which opens in 2004 and will host major musical events.

Longueil Close, Off Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf , CARDIFF , CF10 4EE. WALES

Tel: 44-2920-449000

Fax: 44-2920-488922

http://www.exhicardiff.co.uk Email: info@exhicardiff.co.uk

The Express by Holiday Inn - Cardiff Bay has won the Intercontinental Hotels Group 2000 & 2001 Quality Excellence Award, gained for achieving distinction in all aspects of its operation. The hotel was selected from the company's 3000 properties in recognition of overall quality excellence. In order to receive the award, the hotel had to achieve a high score in the Guest Satisfaction Tracking system, which is designed for guests to evaluate the hotel's performance, particularly quality and customer service.

The Waterfront area of the old East Dock in Cardiff Bay (renamed Atlantic Wharf) is the prime position of the Express by Holiday Inn. Only 15 minutes walking distance from the centre of Cardiff makes a great place to stay, and to view the magnificent local shops and picturesque Arcades. It is also situated in the heart of Cardiff's exciting Bay Development which, when completed, will even include a man-made Beach and a Freshwater Barrage. Many activities have been planned for this new and upcoming area, which will be the hub of Cardiff's night scene.

With places of interest including Cardiff Castle, the home of the Welsh Assembly, the Millennium Stadium, Techniquest the Children's Science Museum and the Museum of Welsh Life at St.Fagans, the Express by Holiday Inn Cardiff Bay is your one and only choice for accommodation in Cardiff. The Express by Holiday Inn is located just off M4 Motorway, which makes access very easy, and brings you around the city centre, showing you attractions like you have never seen before.

Hotel features

87 Guest Rooms - all comfort cooled

63 Non-Smoking Rooms

60 Double-Bedded Rooms

2 Conference Rooms

Suburban

4 Floors

Complimentary Parking for 80 vehicles

24hr free parking, monitored with CCTV

Attractions

Cardiff Castle (0.7 miles )

Cardiff International Arena (0.5 m)

Llandaff Cathedral (12 m)

Cardiff City Centre (0.5 m)

Cardiff New Theatre (0.6 m)

Wales National Ice Rink (0.5 m)

Welsh Assembly Site (0.5 m)

St. Fagans Welsh Museum (10 m)

Millennium Stadium (0.5 m)

Express By Holiday Inn LONDON-WIMBLEDON-SOUTH

The hotel at Wimbledon-South is opposite the Colliers Wood Northern Line underground tube station which makes it less than 30 minutes from Central London. It is also an easy journey from the world famous All England Lawn Tennis Club. Its location is therefore attractive to both business and leisure travellers visiting London. Wimbledon-South is a redevelopment of an office block annex that now comprises 83 bedrooms and a principal meeting room. However, once breakfast is completed, the breakfast seating area can be easily converted into 2 meeting rooms. The site is freehold property and hotel was opened in 1999. It has a secure basement car park for 30 cars and is opposite an NCP car park.

200 High Street Colliers Wood, South Wimbledon. LONDON , SW19 2BH

UNITED KINGDOM

Tel: +44 (0)208 5457300

Fax: +44 (0)208 5457301

http://www.exhiwimbledon.co.uk Email: info@exhiwimbledon.co.uk

Whether your journey to London is for business or pleasure, Express by Holiday Inn London Wimbledon South is the ideal base. A modern hotel conversion with 83 comfort cooled bedrooms that are stylish but simply decorated and include satellite TV, pay movies, tea/coffee making facilities and power shower, to name but a few items. Our hotel prides itself on its vibrant friendly approach. Every guest is made to feel at home as soon as you walk through the door. Situated at Colliers Wood, South Wimbledon the hotel is opposite Colliers Wood underground station on the Northern Line, making journey's to the city trouble free. By underground Colliers Wood to Waterloo 20 min. and to Leicester Square 30 min. For guests travelling from Heathrow or Gatwick by car the A3 link to the M25 makes the journey from the Airport 40 min. For guests wishing to leave the car, the hotel has underground parking available. Why not meet friends; our hotel bar is open from midday to 1.00am (Mon-Sat) to residents and their guests only. A large selection of drinks and bottle beers are available along with arrangements with local restaurants. We can order your food and you can dine in, rather than going back to the hustle and bustle of the city. Our staff are happy to advise first time visitors to London of the best places to eat and see. We will be glad to help whether you want to dance the night away in Central London, shop at Harrods, Harvey Nicholls or Selfridges or visit the splendors of the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court or Windsor Castle. For the young or young at hart, a 30-minute drive will take you to Legoland and Chessington World of Adventures. For the sportier guest, the All England Tennis Club at Wimbledon, along with Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium are within easy reach of the hotel. If you fancy a day at the races, Sandown Park is only a 20-minute drive away.

Hotel features

83 Guest Rooms - all comfort cooled

44 Non-Smoking Rooms

83 Double-Bedded Rooms

2 Floors

2 Conference Rooms

Lounge bar

Secure basement car-parking available for residents only. Guests are required to check in to the hotel prior to parking.

Limited disabled parking available.

Overnight Parking Fee: £5

Attractions

Hampton Court Palace (16 miles)

Kew Gardens (8.7 m)

Twickenham RFC (9.94 m)

All England Tennis Club - Wimbledon (5.59 m)

Thorpe Park (24.23 m)

Legoland (29.21 m)

Chessington World of Adventures (8.08 m)

The London Eye (8.7 m)

Millenium Dome (11.18 m)

London Zoo (11.18 m)

St. Pauls Cathedral (8.7 m)

Houses of Parliament (7.46 m)

Buckingham Palace (8.08 m)

Express by Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre - Swindon City Centre

The hotel in Swindon comprises 134 bedrooms and 6 conference rooms and was built on a freehold site located in the town centre just off the new inner relief road and adjacent to the main pedestrianised shopping area. The hotel entrance is on the ground floor and guests are taken by lifts to the hotel reception on the second floor. Beneath the hotel, on the ground and first floors, 25,000 square feet is available for restaurant/bar/club/shopping facilities, which will be leased to interested operators. Disabled parking facilities are available at the hotel and there are numerous car parks in the immediate vicinity.

Fleet Square, Bridge Street , Swindon , Wiltshire. SN1 5BT

UNITED KINGDOM

Tel: +44 (0)870 444 3758,

Fax: +44 (0)870 444 3759

http://www.exhiswindon.co.uk E-mail: info@exhiswindon.co.uk

Where the Cotswolds meet the West Country, a visit to Swindon will leave you spoilt for choice.

The town is famous for the Great Western Railway works, which has today been brought alive at the award-winning museum STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway. Swindon is also enriched with Victorian parks and gardens, areas of extended woodlands, museums, galleries and centres of heritage. Swindon also has a very special gem, Lydiard House, an elegant Georgian abode of the famous Royalist, John St John, set in rolling parkland.

For lovers of music and spectacle, Swindon is definitely the place for you. Choose your festival; Old Town Festival, Swindon Summer Festival, Forest Festival, World Music Festival and many more. The staggering array of bars, clubs and nightclubs ensure that there is always something to do. What about shopping? Shop till you drop in the town centre or at the fabulous McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Centre or small curiosity shops in Old Town. If sport is your thing then look no further – ice skating, swimming, hiking, cycling, golf, ten pin bowling, tennis, horse riding – plus much more. Whatever your sport Swindon’s got it covered.

Hotel features

Complimentary continental breakfast 

Licensed bar & lounge area with two large screen TV's

High speed wireless internet available in lounge and conference rooms

Power showers in all rooms

Comfort cooling in all rooms

Direct-dial phones with data-port and voice mail

High speed internet access port

LCD monitor TV

Digital Channels and pay movies

In-hotel meeting facilities (for up to 50 delegates)

Parking available close by, drop off point outside hotel

Order-in meal service, a choice of menus at takeaway prices

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