IHG expands Crowne Plaza brand in Canada

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, following a conversion and extensive renovation. The hotel, a conversion of the former Harbour View Suites Uptown, is close to Saint John Airport and within walking distance to downtown Saint John.

Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View has 135 guestrooms and 5,500 square feet of meeting spaces and business center. The pet-friendly property also has a heated indoor pool and hot tub, a fitness center and an arcade. An on-site restaurant, Harbourvue Horizon is open for all-day dining. 

IHG collaborated with owner and manager Devansh Group of Hotels for the conversion and renovation to the Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View. Headquartered in Ontario, Devansh Group of Hotels’ scope covers real estate management to the acquisition and development of hospitality enterprises across various provinces in Canada.

“We are thrilled to work with IHG Hotels & Resorts and welcome guests through the doors of Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View," Devansh Group of Hotels Founder and CEO Dev Patel said in a statement. "The extensive IHG One Rewards loyalty programme and global market presence are just some of the reasons we decided to bring this property to life. Crowne Plaza is a premium, world-renowned hotel brand, and we’re confident we will deliver exceptional experiences for guests traveling to Saint John.”