InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of the Crowne Plaza Yerevan Armenia. Opening in 2018, the hotel will operate under a management agreement with Hotel SR LLC.

According to statement disseminated by IHG, the hotel will be located at Mesrop Mashtots Avenue in close proximity to the historical centre and business districts.

The major sights of the capital of Armenia, including the splendid Cascade Complex, Matenadaran Institute of Ancient Manuscripts with its public museum and the Opera House are all within walking distance of the hotel.

It is mentioned that the hotel is easily accessible both by car and public transport and is just a 20-minute drive from Zvartnots International Airport. The Yeritasardakan metro station, which provides a direct link to Republic Square, is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

The Crowne Plaza Yerevan will have 98 rooms including 2 suites, 12 club rooms and 84 standard rooms. The hotel will have a lobby bar and a restaurant accessible directly from the main street. For business meetings and events, the Crowne Plaza Yerevan will offer a large 120 sq. m conference room and an 18 sq. m board room for smaller groups.

“We’re excited to bring our Crowne Plaza® brand to the capital of Armenia, and begin our partnership with Hotel SR LLC. The brand is targeted at ambitious and career-driven travellers. Our aim is to help them tackle the challenges and hectic pace of today’s 24/7, ‘always on’ environment by making business travel simple”, said Alexey Korobkin, Associate Director Development, Russia, CIS, Baltics and Scandinavia, IHG.

Stanislav Hambartsumyan, Director of Hotel SR LLC noted Yerevan’s popularity among domestic and international travellers is on the rise.

“Business activity in the city is gaining momentum, we couldn’t imagine a better time to introduce Crowne Plaza to Yerevan. Combining IHG’s experience in hospitality, the power of the Crowne Plaza brand, and our experience in real estate projects, we’re confident of bringing another successful project to the market”, he said.

“The new Crowne Plaza Yerevan hotel will naturally feature the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage program which encompasses a better night's sleep with innovative products and services such as comfortable bedding, guaranteed wake-up calls, Quiet Zone Floors and aromatherapy”, the statement reads.

With over 404 hotels in 63 countries, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest upscale hotel brands in the world, with hotels located in major urban centres, gateway cities and resort destinations.

The Crowne Plaza Yerevan will become the sixth hotel under this brand in Russia, the CIS and Georgia.