IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza Katowice, scheduled to open in 2026. This 178-room hotel will be the second Crowne Plaza property in Poland, joining Crowne Plaza Warsaw – The HUB.
Growth in the European market
The signing adds to IHG’s portfolio of over 30 open and pipeline properties in Poland, which includes 14 existing and 17 planned hotels across five brands: InterContinental, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Holiday Inn Express.
“Crowne Plaza has been a hotel brand leader since the introduction of its first property designed mainly for business travellers in 1983. Its recent evolution cements its appeal to those actively looking to combining business trips with personal or leisure stays. This, combined with solid commercial performance and guest love, means that we are seeing increased European owner interest in the brand. » « We are delighted to be strengthening our presence in Poland, by developing a strong premium segment pipeline alongside DL Invest and Hotel & More. Our purpose-driven design approach, amenities and connections-focused service, combined with our partner’s local knowledge and expertise, will deliver an elevated experience for when the Crowne Plaza Katowice open in 2026.” – Willemijn Geels, Vice President Development Europe at IHG
Strategic location and facilities
Located on Katowice Central Highway, the new hotel will be adjacent to Silesia City, the largest shopping mall in Silesia, and close to key venues such as the Katowice International Congress Centre and Spodek arena.
The hotel will offer convenient public transport access, catering to both domestic and international travelers. Crowne Plaza Katowice will span six floors and feature a restaurant, lobby café, and meeting and event spaces designed for both large conferences and smaller gatherings.
“IHG’s industry-leading enterprise, combined with Hotel & More’s in-depth market expertise and extensive experience as hotel operators in Hungary and across Europe, gives us full confidence in Crowne Plaza Katowice’s performance. With their collective deep understanding of the local market and proven track record of catering to blended travel needs, we are certain that the hotel will become the preferred choice for business travellers visiting the city.” – Dominik Leszczyński, CEO of DL Invest
The addition of Crowne Plaza Katowice supports IHG’s strategy to expand its premium hotel portfolio in Poland and Europe. The property is positioned to serve the growing demand for flexible travel experiences, blending business and leisure, supported by strong local partnerships and a strategic urban location.
“We are delighted to be partnering with IHG to bring their beloved premium hotel brand to Katowice. Crowne Plaza has a strong reputation for being one of the world’s best-known brands among corporate and leisure travellers alike and with the hotel’s ideal location in the heart of Katowice, we strongly believe that it makes it the perfect fit for the Crowne Plaza brand. We look forward to welcome guests to the hotel once it opens in 2026.” – Balazs Klemm, CEO of Hotel & More
