IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in the hospitality industry, has recently unveiled plans to expand its Crowne Plaza brand with a new property in Mexico City.
The Crowne Plaza Mexico City Insurgentes is set to break ground in early 2024, with an anticipated opening in 2026. This addition will bolster the brand’s presence in the region, joining seven other properties currently operating in Mexico.
Strategically located along the bustling Avenida de los Insurgentes, the hotel is poised to become a regional halo property for Crowne Plaza and a top choice for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel’s design will feature 230 modern and spacious rooms, ensuring a seamless transition between work and relaxation for guests.
The Crowne Plaza Mexico City Insurgentes is committed to catering to the evolving needs of today’s travelers, offering a blend of premium amenities and flexible workspaces. The hotel will introduce the brand’s signature Plaza Workspace, an innovative concept that combines adaptive meeting areas and private soundproof booths within the hotel’s public spaces, catering to both individual productivity and collaborative work.
Guests will also have the opportunity to unwind at the hotel’s scenic rooftop bar and enjoy culinary delights at a yet-to-be-named restaurant, promising a dining experience that reflects the vibrant culture of its location.
The hotel’s prime location provides easy access to a variety of Mexico City’s most popular destinations, including the Azul Football Stadium, Theater of the Insurgents, and the World Trade Center Mexico City lifestyle complex and cultural center. Business travelers will find the hotel conveniently located near numerous corporate offices and professional buildings, making it an ideal choice for those in town for work.
Paul Adan, Regional SVP, Development – Latin America and the Caribbean for IHG Hotels & Resorts, expressed enthusiasm about the project, highlighting the brand’s commitment to providing spaces that allow for a seamless blend of business and leisure.
IHG is partnering with Fideicomiso 1870/2014 and designer Interaq to bring this project to fruition, ensuring that the Crowne Plaza Mexico City Insurgentes will embody the brand’s reputation for quality and innovation.
Felix Jafif, President of Fideicomiso 1870/2014, shared his confidence in the project, emphasizing the city’s appeal to a diverse range of travelers and the hotel’s potential to meet the growing demand for flexible travel options.
With more than 520 properties open or in the pipeline worldwide, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts continues to be a leader in the premium hotel market. The brand’s focus on meeting the needs of today’s business traveler is evident in its “Work/Life Blend” philosophy, which emphasizes multifunctional spaces that cater to both work and leisure. The brand’s ambitious growth plan includes renovating three-fourths of its existing Americas estate by 2025 and adding more than 120 new global hotels.
