IHG Hotels and Resorts opens Crowne Plaza Lucknow

IHG Expands Portfolio with Crowne Plaza Lucknow Opening

IHG Hotels & Resorts has reached a major milestone in India with the opening of Crowne Plaza Lucknow, marking the brand’s 50th operational hotel in the country. Strategically located on Lucknow-Sultanpur Road, with convenient access to Shahid Path, the city’s new IT hub, and the cricket stadium, Crowne Plaza Lucknow is tailored for business and leisure travellers.

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Achieving the 50-hotel milestone in India is a proud moment for us. The opening of Crowne Plaza Lucknow further reinforces the relevance and strength of the Crowne Plaza brand in this market. This opening represents more than just a number, it signifies IHG’s deep-rooted ambitions and robust pipeline in the country. We are committed to accelerating our expansion across brand segments, with several more hotels in the pipeline this year. Our goal is to deepen our presence in high-growth cities and deliver exceptional hospitality experiences across all segments, from mainstream, premium to luxury to domestic and international guests alike.”

The hotel offers 110 rooms, more than 40,000 sq ft of event space, an all-day dining restaurant, a bar, a club lounge, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool, establishing it as an ideal location for corporate events, weddings, and luxurious city retreats.

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, MEA & Southwest Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are delighted to open our 50th hotel in India. This is a significant milestone that reflects our deep commitment to the country and our confidence in its vibrant travel and hospitality landscape. India remains one of our most strategic markets, globally, and we are excited about the opportunities it presents as we continue to bring our diverse portfolio of brands to more locations. While mainstream brands such as Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Garner continue to remain our growth drivers in the country, we are strengthening our premium and luxury portfolio with our iconic and well-established brands such as Crowne Plaza, InterContinental, and Six Senses.

He added: IHG has a proven track record of delivering strong returns for our owners – in addition to guest satisfaction, owner returns continue to remain a top priority for us in India.”

In 2024, IHG signed contracts for 18 new hotels in India, with nearly 30 percent in the premium and luxury categories. The group now has about 70 hotels under development, which includes five InterContinental, ten Crowne Plaza, and five voco properties scheduled to open within the next five years.

In accordance with Crowne Plaza’s white paper “Leading the Charge in Blended Travel,” the new property caters to India’s expanding blended travel trend, where 33 percent of Indian travelers are now integrating work and leisure, the highest rate in the world.