Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts group, is recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious premium hotel brands, continuing its rapid and sustained growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

Currently, the Crowne Plaza brand operates two hotels in Thailand: Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park and Crowne Plaza Phuket Panwa Beach, with plans to open two more in the heart of Bangkok: Crowne Plaza Bangkok Grand Sukhumvit and Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9.

IHG is experiencing rapid expansion, with over 75 hotels in the Asia-Pacific region in the pipeline, including newly opened hotels like Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay and highly anticipated openings such as Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre in Vietnam and Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton in Australia.

Crowne Plaza Bangkok Grand Sukhumvit is set to open in 2022, becoming the flagship hotel of the brand and the largest Crowne Plaza in the country, featuring 514 WorkLife rooms. Additionally, Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9, with 275 rooms, is located in the Siamese Rama 9 mixed-use project, which includes high-end apartments, office spaces, and a shopping mall, scheduled to open in 2025.

Recently, Crowne Plaza Shanghai Hongqiao was launched as the 100th hotel of the brand in China, establishing itself as a leading luxury brand in the market. Furthermore, four new Crowne Plaza hotels have opened in Australia, two in Sydney (Darling Harbour and Burwood) and two in Adelaide and Tasmania. IHG's renowned portfolio also includes Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, a six-time winner of Skytrax World’s Best Airport Hotel, the luxurious Crowne Plaza Paris – Republique, and Crowne Plaza Hamburg.

The Crowne Plaza brand continues to grow in the Asia-Pacific region, becoming a popular choice for modern business travelers with its design aimed at creating flexible spaces for work, meetings, and relaxation, while fostering happiness and inspiration to meet the needs of guests during both personal and work time.

Serena Lim, Vice President of Business Development for Southeast Asia and Korea at IHG Hotels Group, stated, “As things are recovering, people will have an increased desire to reconnect, and travelers from around the world will seek ways to blend work with life and reconnect with loved ones while traveling. Therefore, the integration of work and leisure is at the heart of Crowne Plaza, and I am delighted to see the brand continue to grow across the Asia-Pacific region with over 75 hotels in the pipeline.”

“The Crowne Plaza brand is recognized globally as a brand that perfectly balances work and life, and it is exciting to see the brand rapidly growing in the Asia-Pacific region, attracting many hotel owners looking for a brand that meets the needs of modern business travelers. The plans for new hotel openings under the Crowne Plaza brand in Vietnam, Thailand, and Australia, as well as in other countries like Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia, demonstrate that our brand is gaining popularity in urban, industrial, and resort areas.”

“Whether guests are looking for a workspace, a place to relax, or both, Crowne Plaza is the ideal choice with its stunning, stylish, modern design and comfortable, flexible accommodations, including meeting spaces that promote productive work and comfortable meetings.”

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Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay has launched the unique ‘Plaza Workspace’ zone in Southeast Asia, designed to help guests balance work and relaxation seamlessly throughout their stay.

The entire Crowne Plaza team has undergone training under the ‘Dare to Connect’ program to develop service excellence skills according to brand standards, ensuring that all team members provide guests with the best possible experience and appropriate recommendations to maximize their time.

With nearly five million square feet of meeting space across Crowne Plaza hotels worldwide, the brand is recognized for its readiness and comprehensive facilities, accommodating events of all types, from flexible studio rooms to large ballrooms and beautifully decorated outdoor spaces.

With IHG's Clean Promise standards combined with the Meet with Confidence program, the Crowne Plaza team prioritizes the safety and comfort of guests, offering flexible and diverse services to meet the needs of meetings and events of all kinds.

Currently, Crowne Plaza operates over 400 hotels worldwide with more than 90 hotels in the pipeline across the Asia-Pacific region, with over 160 Crowne Plaza hotels already in operation and another 75 hotels preparing to open.

Newly opened and upcoming Crowne Plaza hotels in the Asia-Pacific region include:

Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay is a premium beachfront resort featuring over 308 modern rooms, including suites and villas, located on Phu Quoc Island, recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, opened in December 2021, representing a new image of the brand in Vietnam, showcasing modern design and marking a new era for Crowne Plaza globally.

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton is set to open in 2023 as the second Crowne Plaza hotel in Melbourne, featuring over 107 rooms with views of Lincoln Square and located near the Queen Victoria Market.

Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre - scheduled to open in 2022 with over 170 rooms located in Vinh Yen, the capital of Vinh Phuc, this will be the first international upscale hotel in the region, ideal for business travelers heading to the industrial zone and close to must-visit attractions like Tam Dao National Park.

Crowne Plaza Bangkok Grand Sukhumvit - after a major rebranding and renovation, this hotel with over 514 rooms will become the flagship of the brand and the largest Crowne Plaza in the country, set to open in Thailand in 2022, featuring the unique ‘Plaza Workspace’ zone.

Crowne Plaza Kota Kinabalu Waterfront - set to open in 2023 with over 367 rooms, this hotel will be part of a mixed-use project in a prime riverside location, marking the official debut of the Crowne Plaza brand in Malaysia.

Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Centre - located near the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, this hotel with over 318 rooms is set to open in 2023, situated close to the business district and offering comprehensive amenities and flexible meeting spaces.

Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9 - scheduled to open in 2025, this hotel will be part of the mixed-use Siamese Rama 9 project, featuring luxury apartments, office spaces, and a shopping mall, with the ‘Plaza Workspace’ zone designed to inspire and provide comfort for guests to work, meet, or socialize.

Crowne Plaza Danang Ba Na Hills - set to open in 2026 with over 602 rooms, this hotel is part of the Ba Na Hills Entertainment Complex development, with phase two expanding to include two more IHG hotels, Holiday Inn Resort Danang Ba Na Hills and voco Danang Ba Na Hills, along with other amenities like an amphitheater and shopping center, reinforcing its status as a leading tourist destination in Vietnam.