IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Crowne Plaza Hyderabad Shamshabad Airport Road, marking the brand’s debut in the city
IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global hospitality company, has signed a management agreement with AR Infra Consultancy to develop a new Crowne Plaza hotel near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, strengthening its presence in one of India’s growing business and infrastructure markets.
In a press statement, IHG says the hotel will be located adjacent to the airport and the 330,000 sqm World Trade Centre. The property will cater to airport transit passengers, corporate travellers, meetings and events, long-stay guests, and demand linked to industrial and infrastructure projects.
Shamshabad is emerging as a growth corridor supported by commercial, industrial and infrastructure developments. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport handled approximately 31 million passengers in 2025, while the upcoming World Trade Centre and expanding Aeronautical Park are expected to boost corporate travel demand in the region.
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Once operational, the hotel will offer 250 keys, including 37 suites, and five food and beverage outlets. These will comprise 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.
The property will feature 1,170 sqm of meeting space across five venues, including an 800 sq. m. ballroom. Other facilities will include a club lounge, swimming pool, fitness centre, spa and parking spaces.
Sudeep Jain
“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, we are confident the hotel will deliver exceptional experiences for guests while generating long-term value for our partners, AR Infra Consultancy. This signing further strengthens our presence in Hyderabad and reflects our continued commitment to expanding our premium portfolio across India,” says Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts.
“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. We see this development as an opportunity to create a landmark hospitality destination in Hyderabad, while contributing to the city’s growing prominence as a business and investment hub. Our vision is to build on this foundation and establish a long-term presence in the hospitality sector. With IHG’s global expertise complementing our vision and development experience, we look forward to creating lasting value for our guests, our partners and the region,” says P Revanth Reddy, AR Infra Consultancy.
