IHG® Hotels & Resorts (InterContinental Hotels Group PLC) has signed an agreement with Doreen Hotels & Resorts Limited, to open Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan in Bangladesh by the end of 2022.
IHG currently has a presence in Dhaka through hotels operating across its leading global brands, InterContinental and Holiday Inn. Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan will become IHG’s third hotel in the city.
According to a press release, the opening of Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan will further strengthen the company’s offering for both business and leisure travellers looking for quality hospitality experiences.
“Strategically located in the heart of Gulshan 2 area, the central business district and the highest-rated market in Dhaka, the hotel is spread over two sites - the first is in the mixed-use tower block with 119 rooms, while the second tower is in close proximity featuring 30 suites with independent facilities,” says the press release.
“Being in an affluent neighbourhood and at a convenient distance from the city centre, shopping malls, popular restaurants, as well as from the Dhaka airport, the hotel will be a great choice for leisure travellers,” it adds.
“As the highly-secured zone of Gulshan also houses multiple embassies, expat residential areas, business houses and head offices of Banks, Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan will also be a great option for guests travelling to Dhaka for business,” the release said.
In addition to well-equipped and spacious rooms, Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan will offer an array of facilities including an all-day-dining restaurant, three speciality restaurants, lounges, outdoor pools and gymnasiums for guests to unwind and relax.
The hotel will feature a banquet hall and two meeting rooms for MICE requirements.
Commenting on the announcement, IHG’s Managing Director for South West Asia Sudeep Jain expressed optimism to achieve success and benefit from the latent demand that will be generated owing to the excellent location of Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan and proximity to business and recreational hubs.
“The signing also aligns with our strategy to strengthen our footprint across our core brands in the key markets within South West Asia,” said Sudeep Jain.
Doreen Group’s Managing Director Tanzeer Alam Siddique also expressed confidence that the hotel will gain benefit as the IHG has a strong local presence, global scale, enterprise and systems.
“We look forward to opening the hotel as Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan soon and building a successful partnership with IHG,” said Tanzeer Alam Siddique.
