IHG Adds Crowne Plaza Katowice to Polish Portfolio
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement for the Crowne Plaza Katowice in Poland, involving DL Invest as the landlord and Hotel & More as the tenant and franchisee. The hotel is expected to open in 2026 and will feature 178 rooms. This will mark the second Crowne Plaza property in Poland, following the Crowne Plaza Warsaw—The HUB. Additionally, IHG is expanding its presence in Europe with a growing portfolio of 90 open Crowne Plaza hotels and 17 more currently in development.
Crowne Plaza has established itself as a leader in providing blended travel experiences, shaping the future of travel with innovative concepts. The brand prioritizes seamless integration between work and leisure, creating unique spaces and services that allow business, personal time, and relaxation to coexist without compromise. With thoughtfully designed and flexible meeting and event spaces, multifunctional guest rooms, and integrated social areas, Crowne Plaza offers the ideal environment for guests to connect or unwind. The brand recently unveiled a refreshed look and new guest-facing programs, reinforcing its position as a thought leader and trailblazer in the premium hotel segment.
Situated along the Katowice Central Highway, one of the key transportation routes in southern Poland, the hotel will be adjacent to Silesia City, the largest shopping mall in the region. This prime location allows guests to easily explore the city during their leisure time. The Crowne Plaza Katowice will also provide convenient access to the Katowice International Congress Centre and Spodek, making it easily reachable by public transport. As a result, the hotel is an ideal choice for both international and domestic travelers.
The Crowne Plaza Katowice features six floors, a restaurant, and a lobby café. It offers meeting and event spaces, making the hotel ideal for hosting large business conferences as well as smaller, intimate gatherings.
Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Crowne Plaza is has been a hotel brand leader since the introduction of its first property designed mainly for business travellers in 1983. Its recent evolution cements its appeal to those actively looking to combining business trips with personal or leisure stays. This, combined with solid commercial performance and guest love, means that we are seeing increased European owner interest in the brand.
We are delighted to be strengthening our presence in Poland, by developing a strong premium segment pipeline alongside DL Invest and Hotel & More. Our purpose-driven design approach, amenities and connections-focused service, combined with our partner’s local knowledge and expertise, will deliver an elevated experience for when the Crowne Plaza Katowice open in 2026.”
Dominik Leszczyński, CEO of DL Invest, said: “IHG’s industry-leading enterprise, combined with Hotel & More’s in-depth market expertise and extensive experience as hotel operators in Hungary and across Europe, gives us full confidence in Crowne Plaza Katowice’s performance. With their collective deep understanding of the local market and proven track record of catering to blended travel needs, we are certain that the hotel will become the preferred choice for business travellers visiting the city.”
Balazs Klemm, CEO of Hotel & More, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with IHG to bring their beloved premium hotel brand to Katowice. Crowne Plaza has a strong reputation for being one of the world’s best-known brands among corporate and leisure travellers alike and with the hotel’s ideal location in the heart of Katowice, we strongly believe that it makes it the perfect fit for the Crowne Plaza brand. We look forward to welcome guests to the hotel once it opens in 2026.”
The Crowne Plaza Katowice has recently joined a diverse portfolio of 14 operational hotels and an impressive 17 more planned for the future throughout Poland. These properties represent a selection of five distinguished brands, including InterContinental, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Holiday Inn Express, each offering a unique experience tailored to meet the needs of various travellers.
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