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Crowne Plaza Katowice

IHG expands Polish portfolio with the signing of Crowne Plaza Katowice

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Katowice, alongside DL Invest (Landlord) and Hotel & More (Tenant and Franchisee) in Poland. Expected to open in 2026, the 178-room hotel will become the second Crowne Plaza property in Poland, joining Crowne Plaza Warsaw - The HUB, and a rapidly growing portfolio of 90* open Crowne Plaza hotels in Europe, and a further 17* in development.

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Crowne Plaza has long been a leader in providing blended travel experiences, shaping the future of travel with future-facing concepts. Prioritising seamless integration between work and leisure, the brand has created innovative spaces and services which ensure that business, personal time and relaxation can coexist without compromise. Thoughtfully designed, flexible meeting and event spaces, multifunctional guest rooms and integrated social spaces mean that Crowne Plaza provides the perfect environment for guests to connect or disconnect. The brand recently launched a new look and feel and guest-facing programs, cementing its position as an industry thought leader and trailblazer in the premium hotel segment.

Located on Katowice Central Highway, one of the most important transportation arteries in southern Poland, the hotel will be adjacent to Silesia City, the largest shopping mall in Silesia, allowing guests to easily explore the city during their leisure time. Crowne Plaza Katowice will also have convenient connection to the Katowice International Congress Centre, Spodek, and be easily accessible by public transport, making it ideal for international and domestic travellers.

Set across six floors, Crowne Plaza Katowice will feature a restaurant and lobby café. State-of-the-art meeting and events space will also be available, making the hotel the perfect destination for hosting large, business conferences as well as smaller, intimate gatherings.

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Part of the IHG global portfolio, the Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts brand is a dynamic upscale hotel brand located in nearly 65 countries around the world in major urban centres, gateway cities and resort destinations. As the fourth largest upscale full-service hotel brand in the world and one of the fastest growing, the Crowne Plaza brand has a solid foundation for future growth.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 1,900 in the development pipeline.