IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a 250-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Hyderabad, marking the brand’s debut in the city. The Crowne Plaza Hyderabad Shamshabad Airport Road was reported by TTG India on 28 October 2026 and is expected to open in the first quarter of 2031.
The hotel will be developed under a management agreement with AR Infra Consultancy, according to the report, which does not explicitly name the owner.
Where Will the Crowne Plaza Hyderabad Be Located?
The property is in Shamshabad, near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and the planned World Trade Centre. It targets airport transit passengers, corporate travellers, long-stay guests and the meetings and events market. The airport handled about 31 million passengers in 2025, and the planned World Trade Centre covers about 325,000 square metres, with the Aeronautical Park expansion also expected to support corporate travel demand.
What Facilities Are Planned?
The hotel will have 250 rooms including 37 suites, five food and beverage outlets (an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant, a bar, a pool bar and a lobby lounge), and 1,170 square metres of meeting and event space across five venues including an 800 square metre ballroom. A club lounge, swimming pool, fitness centre, spa and parking are also planned.
Industry Reaction and Expert Commentary
The TTG India report contains no direct quotes from executives. IHG already operates two Holiday Inn Express hotels in Hyderabad and has an InterContinental property under development there.
What Happens Next?
With opening not expected until the first quarter of 2031, further details on construction progress and leadership appointments are likely to follow.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Crowne Plaza Hyderabad open?
It is expected to open in the first quarter of 2031.
How many rooms will it have?
250 rooms, including 37 suites.
Who is developing it?
It will be developed under a management agreement with AR Infra Consultancy.
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