IHG®Hotels & Resorts, One of the leading names in the hotel industry has revealed a new partnership with IVY Hotels & Resorts to introduce the inaugural Crowne Plaza hotel to Uttarakhand. Expected to open its doors in April 2028, the Crowne Plaza Dehradun Rajpur Road hotel will expand IHG’s presence in the state with 110 rooms, reinforcing its commitment to growing its portfolio in popular leisure spots across India.
Situated in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand renowned for its blend of leisure attractions, educational institutions, and burgeoning economic activity, the Crowne Plaza Dehradun Rajpur Road pledges to offer a distinctive fusion of top-tier hospitality and convenience. Embracing the Crowne Plaza ethos, the hotel aims to deliver outstanding guest experiences tailored for both leisure and business travelers, promoting seamless adaptability and harmony between professional and personal life.
In response to the announcement, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts for South West Asia, expressed enthusiasm, highlighting the strategic significance of Dehradun’s rapid growth and the hotel’s advantageous location for tapping into diverse market segments including leisure, corporate, SMEs, and MICE.
He emphasized IHG’s dedication to enhancing the accommodation landscape in key destinations, aligning with the evolving preferences of travelers and contributing to the nation’s economic progress. With aspirations to become a preferred choice for travelers seeking a remarkable premium hospitality experience amidst the Himalayan landscape, the venture aims to capitalize on leisure and corporate tourism while fostering MICE opportunities.
Mohammad Ilyas, Managing Partner at IVY Hotels & Resorts, echoed this excitement, emphasizing the collaborative effort to elevate hospitality standards in Dehradun leveraging IHG’s global expertise and local insights. He highlighted the Crowne Plaza brand’s renowned comfort and expressed pride in bringing this esteemed experience to Dehradun, anticipating the benefits of IHG’s global infrastructure and loyalty program.
Upon its debut, the hotel will offer 110 contemporary rooms along with diverse dining options including all-day dining, a specialty restaurant, a bar, and a lobby lounge catering to varied tastes. Additionally, guests can unwind and rejuvenate at the fully-equipped fitness center, swimming pool, club lounge, spa, and retail store.
With a current portfolio of 46 hotels spanning five brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Resort, and Holiday Inn Express, IHG anticipates further growth with 49 hotels slated to open in the next 2-3 years.
