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Crowne Plaza Hotels

IHG's upscale full-service brand, born as Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza in 1983, with more than 400 hotels including many in India.

  • IHG Hotels & ResortsHotel group
  • UpscaleTier
  • 1983Launched
  • United StatesOrigin

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About Crowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza began in 1983 as Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, a higher-end sister to Holiday Inn; the first hotel opened in Rockville, Maryland. Today there are more than 400 Crowne Plaza hotels.

What to expect

Upscale full-service hotels for business, leisure and ‘blended’ trips, often downtown, near airports or at resorts, with meeting space, restaurants and fitness facilities. India has several, including New Delhi Okhla, Rohini and Kochi.

Who it suits

Business travellers and conference guests who want a dependable full-service hotel.

Booking tips

  • Stays earn and redeem IHG One Rewards points on eligible rates, usually when you book directly or through qualifying channels.

What Crowne Plaza is known for

  • Started in 1983 as Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza
  • First hotel: Rockville, Maryland
  • More than 400 hotels

Style of hotels

  • Full-service hotels
  • Business & conventions

Good for

  • Families
  • Business travel

Where to find Crowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza hotels are found mainly in: Global.

  • New Delhi Okhla and Rohini
  • Kochi Crowne Plaza Kochi
  • United States
  • China

IHG One Rewards: Crowne Plaza loyalty programme

Stays at Crowne Plaza hotels count towards IHG One Rewards. Members can earn points on eligible stays across the group's brands and redeem them for free nights. Points and member rates usually apply only to bookings made directly or on qualifying rates.

Crowne Plaza: Frequently Asked Questions

01Who owns Crowne Plaza?

Crowne Plaza is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts.

02Is Crowne Plaza a luxury brand?

Crowne Plaza sits in the upscale segment of the hotel market.

03Which loyalty programme does Crowne Plaza use?

Stays at Crowne Plaza hotels can earn and use points in IHG One Rewards when you book in a way that qualifies, usually directly with the brand or through an eligible rate.

04How do I find cheap Crowne Plaza hotels?

Search your destination and dates on HotelSelects Deals, then compare the rates shown. Booking a few weeks ahead for busy dates, staying flexible by a day and choosing refundable rates you can rebook all help you find a better price.

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