Holiday Inn represents more than 1,400 independently owned and operated hotels and resorts throughout the world. The hospitality company provides a wide range of services and amenities for business and leisure travelers. Its guest rooms are equipped with coffeemakers, cable televisions, hair dryers and irons. The Holiday Inn Astrodome Hotel in Houston features a fitness center, pool, hot tub, gift shop and meeting space. The hotel s services include high-speed Internet access, valet laundry, copying, fax machines, printers, safety deposit boxes and electronic mail. It is close to various local attractions, such as Reliant Stadium, Minutemaid Park and Rice University. Holiday Inn s online module enables customers to make reservations online and coordinate Web specials. The company is an affiliate of Intercontinental Hotels Group.