
After IHG introduced its extended stay Staybridge Suites brand to London over the summer, the group is pursuing the brand's expansion in the city with the coming Staybridge Suites London Vauxhall due to open in early 2015. The hotel is the fourth Staybridge Suites property in the UK, alongside Liverpool, Newcastle and London Stratford. The brand's next UK development will be in Birmingham, set to open later this year.The Staybridge Suites London Vauxhall will be operated under a franchise agreement with owner Spring Mews Ltd., a subsidiary of CLS Holdings plc. The hotel will be managed by extended stay hotel specialists Cycas Hospitality, who also manage Staybridge Suites London Stratford City and Staybridge Suites Liverpool.The 93-suite new build hotel will be located on Albert Embankment, one with excellent transport links with major rail stations. Facilities include a fitness room, business center, laundry room and the brand's The Pantry convenience store."We're seeing increasing demand for extended stay properties in a market driven by corporate business. Staybridge Suites is a distinctive part of our growth story in Europe and we're delighted to be working with our new owner partner Spring Mews on this project", says Robert Shepherd, IHG Chief Development Officer, Europe.