Crowne Plaza by IHG, founded in 1983, is a multinational upscale hotel chain and a subsidiary of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) PLC. Headquartered in Windsor, Berkshire, England, Crowne Plaza caters to business, leisure, and blended travelers, with over 400 hotels in nearly 100 countries. As part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family of brands, which includes InterContinental and Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza offers full-service accommodations primarily located in city centers, resorts, coastal towns, and near major airports.