Tokyo, 17 March 2009 � IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan today announced the �Club Floor Upgrade� at two ANA Crowne Plaza hotels � ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka and ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka. The offer is valid from now until 30 April 2009.

Each day, a determined number of guests will enjoy full Club benefits including exclusive access to a private lounge with breakfast, evening cocktails and all-day refreshments, priority check-in/check-out and free broadband connection at standard room rates*. The rates are based on the Best Flexible Rate. Reservation of this promotion is available via online and reservation centres.

ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka (5 rooms per day)

Double/twin room (26 square metres) for one person from Yen17,000, double/twin room (31 square metres) for one person from Yen19,000 and includes: � All day access to the Club Lounge � Priority check in and check out � Breakfast and daytime refreshments served at the Club Lounge � A bottle of mineral water � Discount rate of ,000 for use of pool and sauna � Meeting room charge at 50% of standard rate of ,650 per two hours � 10% discount at all restaurants and bar in the hotel � Free broadband connection in each room and free wireless LAN at the Club Lounge � A humidifier/air cleaner placed in each room

ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka (15 rooms per day)

Double/twin room from Yen15,400 and includes: � All day access to the Club Lounge � Priority check in and check out � Breakfast and daytime refreshments served at the Club Lounge � Free broadband connection in each room and free wireless LAN at the Club Lounge � Free use of PC and printer in the Club Lounge � Free fitness centre access � Special discount of meeting rooms � 10% discount at all restaurants and bar in the hotel

Bookings can be done via www.ihg.com or by calling the following numbers:

Australia 1 800 774 535 China 800 830 7228 Thailand 001 800 656 888 Hong Kong 800 968 333 Malaysia 1800 801 881 India 1800 111 000 Singapore 800 1861 309 Japan 0120 455 655

In 2008, the Club Lounge at ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka and ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka was newly introduced for the first time at ANA Crowne Plaza hotels, which offers enhanced service for both leisure and business guests.

*Price includes service and consumption tax, but not accommodation tax. Rate is based on our Best Flexible Rate and varies depending on the day. Credit card information is required at the time of booking.

ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka

Address: 1-3-1, Dojimahama, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0004 Japan URL: http://www.anacrowneplaza-osaka.jp/english E-mail: room-sales@anacrowneplaza-osaka.jp Phone: +81(0) 6-6347-1112 Fax: +81(0) 6-6348-9208

ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka is located in the central of Osaka, known as a city of water, and overlooks the Dojima river. It is a short stroll to Nakanoshima. ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka is in a convenient location for business and leisure travellers. Yodoyabashi is one of the leading streets for office buildings and Kitashinshi is one of the best places for socialising. The hotel is also a good base to explore Kobe, Nara and other Kansai regions.

ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka

Address: 3-3-3 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka 812-0011 Japan URL: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/hakja E-mail: room@anacrowneplaza-fukuoka.jp Phone: +81(0) 92-471-7111 Fax: +81(0) 92-471-1109

ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka is located in Fukuoka, the political and cultural centre of Kyushu.

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