IHG Hotels & Resorts brings Crowne Plaza to Vienna

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Vienna, bringing the Crowne Plaza brand back to Austria. The hotel will be operated in partnership with FEURING Asset Management GmbH, a hotel asset management company with a strong track record across key European destinations.

Expected to open towards the end of Q3 2026, the sustainable, design-led Crowne Plaza Vienna planned from Pritzker Prize winner David Chipperfield and inspired by the Austrian National Library, blends intelligent design, cultural depth and contemporary comfort.

The hotel will offer 195 spacious guestrooms, including 22 suites, of which the ones on the top-floor offer unique panoramic views across the city. Located in Vienna’s Margareten district – a vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhood undergoing an urban revival – the hotel is conveniently positioned between the Opera House and Schönbrunn Palace, with convenient access to the Margaretengürtel underground station.

The EU Eco- and Austrian Environment Label–certified hotel will cater to business, leisure and blended travellers, featuring five flexible meeting rooms with natural daylight for up to 140 delegates and an underground car park with e-charging facilities. Crowne Plaza Vienna will also feature an Austrian-inspired restaurant serving locally sourced cuisine, a sophisticated bar, generous rooftop fitness terrace and wellness area with stunning city views.

The signing arrives at a time of significant momentum for Vienna as a destination. The Austrian capital recorded more than 20 million overnight stays in 2025 – its strongest year for city tourism since records began – reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s most attractive cities for both corporate and leisure travel.

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are delighted to bring back our world-renowned Crowne Plaza brand to Austria. As a European capital with a thriving mix of corporate, meetings and leisure demand, Vienna is an ideal fit for Crowne Plaza’s focus on purposeful design and connected guest experiences. This signing also marks the continuation of an exciting partnership with FEURING, a highly experienced operator with an impressive portfolio across Europe.

We see strong potential to grow together and look forward to establishing Crowne Plaza Vienna as a standout reference for the brand across the German-speaking region and beyond.”

Matthias Lowin, Managing Partner, FEURING Asset Management GmbH, added: “We are excited to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts on a property we have long believed has enormous potential. Crowne Plaza’s focus on blended travel and purposeful gatherings aligns perfectly with our vision for the hotel, and IHG’s global scale and enterprise platform give us the reach and recognition to match. Vienna is a city that thrives on the balance between business and culture – together with IHG, we are confident Crowne Plaza Vienna will become a standout addition to the city’s hospitality landscape.”

Crowne Plaza is a globally trusted premium brand with over 400* properties in key city, airport, resort and suburban destinations around the world, offering purpose-driven design, thoughtful amenities and service focused on connection. The brand continues to evolve in the blended travel space, shaping guest experiences for a new generation of travellers who seamlessly combine work and leisure. The brand’s recent refresh – featuring a new visual identity and enhanced guest-facing programmes built around Crafted Connections, Purposeful Gatherings and Blended Travel – reinforces its role in the premium hotel space and has accelerated momentum across the portfolio.

Crowne Plaza Vienna will join a growing portfolio of 94* open Crowne Plaza properties in Europe, with a further 22* in the pipeline, including the recently signed Crowne Plaza Budva in Montenegro and Crowne Plaza Marne-la-Vallée in France.

The hotel will bring IHG’s presence in Austria to 20* open and pipeline hotels and strengthen its footprint in the city of Vienna to 11* properties.

*Numbers as of 31 March 2026

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Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ upscale portfolio, is a global family of properties designed for the modern, blended traveller who seamlessly combines business and leisure. Known for adaptable meeting spaces, premium dining, and wellness offerings, Crowne Plaza creates environments that empower productivity while inspiring connection. Each hotel reflects its unique locality, offering guests authentic experiences infused with contemporary comfort.

With more than 420 hotels worldwide, Crowne Plaza continues to expand across key destinations in Europe and the Adriatic region, including the landmark opening of Crowne Plaza Durres in 2026 - the brand’s first property in Albania. This growth reinforces IHG’s commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality that blends tradition with innovation, setting new standards for upscale travel.

For more information, visit www.ihg.com/crowneplaza.