IHG Hotels and Resorts is primed to expand its portfolio across Asia
Pacific with the rapid growth of its premium brand, Crowne Plaza Hotels
& Resorts.
The APAC region already accounts for over 160 existing hotels under
the Crowne Plaza brand, and the hotel group is planning to launch 75
more over the next few years. Globally, Crowne Plaza hotels number more
than 400.
The upcoming Crown Plaza properties will feature a similar approach
introduced to the 308-key Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay, which launched
in December 2021. There will be more spaces with technology-based
amenities that allow both the modern business traveller and leisure
traveller to connect digitally for work, social interactions or play.
Other recent openings include Crowne Plaza Shanghai Hongqiao, the
100th property for the brand in China, and four new openings in
Australia spanning Sydney, Adelaide and Tasmania.
Following its extensive refurbishment, the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Grand Sukhumvit’s room count will increase from 386 to 514. Photo Credit: IHG/Crowne Plaza Bangkok Grand Sukhumvit
Here's a look at the upcoming Crowne Plaza hotels in the region:
Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre
The 170-room
hotel opening in the capital of Vinh Phuc Province, Vinh Yen this year,
is touted as the first upscale international hotel in the region. Its
location is ideal for business travellers visiting the industrial
province, and it’s situated near tourist attractions like the Tam Dao
National Park.
Crowne Plaza Bangkok Grand Sukhumvit
The
rebranded hotel featuring 514 rooms and a ‘Plaza Workspace’ will be the
biggest Crowne Plaza hotel in Thailand when it reopens this year
following a major refurbishment.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton
The second Crowne
Plaza hotel in Melbourne is set to launch in 2023, featuring 107 rooms,
overlooking Lincoln Square and situated within walking distance of Queen
Victoria market.
Crowne Plaza Kota Kinabalu Waterfront
Opening in
2023, this 367-room hotel will be part of a mixed-use development at a
prime waterfront location, marking the official debut of the Crowne
Plaza brand in Malaysia.
Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Centre
The
318-room hotel opening in 2023 is located in a prime district near the
city’s Petronas Twin Towers and the central business district. The
property will also include access to a fully-equipped business centre
and versatile meeting spaces.
Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9
Coming to the
mixed-used development, Siamese Rama 9, in 2025, this hotel will feature
upscale apartments, office spaces, a mall, and its proprietary ‘Plaza
Workspace’.
Crowne Plaza Danang Ba Na Hills
The 602-key hotel
opening in 2026 will be built as part of the ongoing development for Ba
Na Hills Entertainment Complex. The property will also be joined by two
other IHG-managed hotels Holiday Inn Resort Danang Ba Na Hills and voco
Danang Ba Na Hills, and new facilities including an amphitheatre and
retail podium.