IHG announces signing of a Crowne Plaza in Copenhagen

Press information
October 2007

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the owner of the Crowne Plaza brand, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with CPH Hotel Management A/S for the new Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers.

The new-build hotel will open in late summer 2009 and comprise of 365 guest rooms including 4 Suites and 39 Club Rooms, offering all the amenities expected from Crowne Plaza. The hotel will furthermore include 1 restaurant, 1 bar and lounge and a conference and events centre comprising a total of 20 meeting rooms covering more than 3000 square metres, the largest conference room accommodating up to 800 delegates.

Situated only a short Metro-ride away from down-town Copenhagen, in the new Ørestad City, and with Copenhagen International Airport within easy reach, this new Crowne Plaza is in a great location. Add to this Scandinavia's largest shopping centre, Fields, just across the street and the new opening PGA level Royal Golf Course only 5 minutes away, Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers is expected to appeal to both leisure and business travellers. Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers is an integrated part of the 130,000 square metres large commercial development Copenhagen Towers, developed by Sjaelsoe, one of Scandinavia's largest property developers (www.sjaelsoe.dk).

Robin Wicks, IHG's COO Continental Europe, commented: "We are delighted to further demonstrate our commitment to the Scandinavian market with the introduction of our international Crowne Plaza brand to Copenhagen, Denmark. CPH Hotel Management brings great local knowledge to the relationship and we believe that working together on this exciting development will ensure we can collectively deliver the warm welcome and quality experience that our guests count on us for."

Allan L. Agerholm, CEO of CPH Hotel Management added: "We are delighted to be working with IHG as a strategic partner on this project and have no doubt that the combination of high service standards, strong location and comprehensive range of facilities will ensure the property greatly appeals to the discerning traveler."

For further information on IHG please contact:

Suzanne Seyghal
PR Manager EMEA
Tel: +44 (0) 1753 410247
Email: Suzanne.seyghal@ihg.com



Øresund Region Meetings & Conventions Hotels Cruise Town areas Fashion, Design & Shopping Gastronomy & Night life Sights & Events Copenhagen Specialities Hans Christian Andersen Press > Press information > Meetings & Conventions > IHG announces signing of a Crowne Plaza in Copenha IHG announces signing of a Crowne Plaza in Copenhagen Press information October 2007 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the owner of the Crowne Plaza brand, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with CPH Hotel Management A/S for the new Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers. The new-build hotel will open in late summer 2009 and comprise of 365 guest rooms including 4 Suites and 39 Club Rooms, offering all the amenities expected from Crowne Plaza. The hotel will furthermore include 1 restaurant, 1 bar and lounge and a conference and events centre comprising a total of 20 meeting rooms covering more than 3000 square metres, the largest conference room accommodating up to 800 delegates. Situated only a short Metro-ride away from down-town Copenhagen, in the new Ørestad City, and with Copenhagen International Airport within easy reach, this new Crowne Plaza is in a great location. Add to this Scandinavia's largest shopping centre, Fields, just across the street and the new opening PGA level Royal Golf Course only 5 minutes away, Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers is expected to appeal to both leisure and business travellers. Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers is an integrated part of the 130,000 square metres large commercial development Copenhagen Towers, developed by Sjaelsoe, one of Scandinavia's largest property developers (www.sjaelsoe.dk). Robin Wicks, IHG's COO Continental Europe, commented: "We are delighted to further demonstrate our commitment to the Scandinavian market with the introduction of our international Crowne Plaza brand to Copenhagen, Denmark. CPH Hotel Management brings great local knowledge to the relationship and we believe that working together on this exciting development will ensure we can collectively deliver the warm welcome and quality experience that our guests count on us for." Allan L. Agerholm, CEO of CPH Hotel Management added: "We are delighted to be working with IHG as a strategic partner on this project and have no doubt that the combination of high service standards, strong location and comprehensive range of facilities will ensure the property greatly appeals to the discerning traveler." For further information on IHG please contact: Suzanne Seyghal PR Manager EMEA Tel: +44 (0) 1753 410247 Email: Suzanne.seyghal@ihg.com