IHG to Bring Crowne Plaza Brand to Hyderabad with 250-Key Airport Road Hotel

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with AR Infra Consultancy for the development of Crowne Plaza Hyderabad Shamshabad Airport Road.

Scheduled to open in Q1 2031, the 250-key hotel will strengthen IHG’s presence in Hyderabad and mark the entry of the Crowne Plaza brand into the region.

“Shamshabad represents a compelling growth opportunity, supported by its proximity to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and the development of key commercial infrastructure, making it a strong fit for our Crowne Plaza brand. With the potential to cater to growing corporate travel, meetings and airport-related demand,” shared Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts.

The hotel will be located adjacent to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and the 3.5 million sq. ft. World Trade Centre. The hotel will be positioned to cater to airport transit, corporate travel, meetings and events, long-stay guests, and project and industrial-related demand.

Crowne Plaza is one of the world’s fastest-growing premium hotel brands, defined by purposeful design and energising guest experiences that blend work and life seamlessly. With over 400 properties in gateway cities, airports, resorts and suburban markets worldwide, the brand offers thoughtful amenities and service built around genuine connection, all backed by IHG’s global enterprise strength.

“We are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring Crowne Plaza to Hyderabad. As our first venture into the hospitality sector, this project marks a significant milestone for our family and AR Infra Consultancy as we build on our experience in real estate and infrastructure across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh,” added P. Revanth Reddy from AR Infra Consultancy.

Once operational, Crowne Plaza Hyderabad Shamshabad Airport Road will offer 250 keys, including 37 suites. The hotel will feature five food and beverage outlets, including a 187-seat all-day dining restaurant, a 65-seat bar, a 65-seat specialty restaurant, a 65-seat pool bar and a 55-seat lobby lounge. Complementing these will be 1,170 sq. m. of meeting space across five venues, including an 800 sq. m. ballroom, alongside a club lounge, pool, fitness centre, spa and parking spaces.