InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the latest addition to its portfolio in India, the Crowne Plaza Kochi. Inaugurated by the Ministers of the State and other dignitaries, the Kochi hotel is the sixth Crowne Plaza to open in the South West Asia region. The 269-room hotel offers guests 14 suites with a spectacular view of the backwaters and the city, a health centre, outdoor swimming pool and spa. Located on the banks of the river at Kundannoor and along the National Highway bypass, the hotel boasts the largest meetings and conference space in the city, covering 24,000 sq ft with 14 meeting rooms.
Douglas Martell, Vice President Operations, South West Asia, IHG said, “Kochi exemplifies the strong domestic market that we increasingly see more demand from, so we’re excited to welcome Crowne Plaza Kochi to our fast-growing portfolio of hotels in India. Business and leisure travellers in India are seeking a hotel with a brand name they can trust, that caters to their specific needs and will deliver a great stay every time. That’s what Crowne Plaza Kochi promises.”