IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the opening of a new Crowne Plaza Hotel by year - end in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, nestled at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé rivers, a city steeped in splendour and story, once known as the “Pearl of Asia” , an iconic hub from the Khmer Empire.
Phnom Penh is a city highlighted bt elegant French colonial architecture, a vibrant atmosphere, a unique mix of buzzing street life and historical sites like the magnificent Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, the National Museum and the captivating art deco Central Market, a destination able to bewitch several tourists for its numerous attractions and a unique appeal.
The decision to open Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts ‘ broader strategy to expand its presence in Southeast Asia. Conversions have played a significant role in the company’s growth, accounting for 57% of IHG’s room openings globally in the first half of 2025. In Southeast Asia, conversions accounted for more than a third of its signings and approximately a quarter of its openings during the same period.
The property, currently operating as VM Hotel, will undergo a phased rebranding to become a Crowne Plaza hotel is located at 1679 Russian Federation Boulevard (110), in the bustling Pou Senchey district, an area known for its industrial activity and proximity to the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone. This location is home to a significant number of the country’s factories and over 100 businesses, making it a a strategic site for business travellers.
The hotel will be integrated into the CG Fortune Center, a mixed - use development one of the largest and most distinctive commercial project nearby Phnom Penh International Airport.
This development occupies land area of 20.000 square metres and construction area of approximately 50.000 square metres, it consists of commercial retail mall, hotel, office building, apartment, KVT and SPA.
The initial phase of the rebranding will see the opening of 137 refurbished rooms and suites by the end of 2025 and a new extension wing is planned to be completed by 2027 adding 139 rooms to the property, an expansion which will increase both room capacity and meeting space availability.
When fully operation, Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh will feature 276 rooms and suites, three restaurants, a bar, a swimming pool, a fitness centre, and over 1.000 metres of meeting spaces.
The hotel will join the Crowne Plaza upscale brand designed for both business and leisure travellers offering comfort and various amenities, characterized by a focus on guest connections, modern communal spaces, and intuitive service, a brand created to meet the needs of today’s travellers, with its hotels often located in city centres, resort destinations or near airports.
Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh will Join IHG Hotels & Resorts’ existing and planned properties in Cambodia, which include Six Senses Krabey Island, and pipeline projects such as Vignette Collection Phnom Penh Odom and InterContinental Sihanoukville.
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https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article138873.html
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