Inaugurated by the Ministers of the State and other dignitaries, the Kochi hotel is the sixth Crowne Plaza to open in the South West Asia region.

The 269-room hotel offers guests 14 suites with a spectacular view of the backwaters and the city, a health centre, outdoor swimming pool and spa. Located on the banks of the river at Kundannoor and along the National Highway bypass, the hotel boasts the largest meetings and conference space in the city, covering 24,000 sq ft with 14 meeting rooms.

Crowne Plaza Kochi is home to a wide selection of food and beverage options:

• Mosaic - an all-day dining restaurant serving authentic Kerala, pan-Asian and international cuisines
• Crowne Plaza's signature ‘ConneXions' bar – a 24-hour lounge bar offering extensive beverage options and daily specials
• For guests looking to unwind, the Aroma Lounge & Deli is the ideal place to relax and meet
• While Trilogi – a dedicated sea food restaurant featuring local Kerala and international cuisines straight from the live kitchen

Douglas Martell, Vice President Operations, South West Asia, IHG said, "Kochi exemplifies the strong domestic market that we increasingly see more demand from, so we're excited to welcome Crowne Plaza Kochi to our fast-growing portfolio of hotels in India. Business and leisure travellers in India are seeking a hotel with a brand name they can trust, that caters to their specific needs and will deliver a great stay every time. That's what Crowne Plaza Kochi promises."

Consistent with the Crowne Plaza brand, the hotel also features the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage®, which encompasses the entire sleep experience from training staff on how to create and maintain a restful environment to providing sleep enhancing products and services.

Crowne Plaza's signature ‘meetings programme' also offers guests with a seamless planning process and an exceptional meetings experience comprising three components: a Two-Hour Response Guarantee, a Crowne Meetings Director and a Daily Meetings Debrief.

"The team here are delighted to welcome guests to our beautiful new hotel. With a wide selection of F&B options, our unrivalled meetings offer and excellent location, with panoramic views of the backwaters, we expect Crowne Plaza Kochi to set a new benchmark in Kerala," said Terry Austen, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Kochi.