Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Announces the Completion of a $20M Renovation - Hotel Now Open

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Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport, owned by Manga Hotels, has reopened after a $20 million renovation, enhancing its appeal for travelers. Located near Toronto Pearson Airport, the 528-room hotel features upgraded guest accommodations, expanded dining options at The Cannery Kitchen & Social, and state-of-the-art meeting spaces totaling 12,000 square feet. The renovations include a modernized lobby, redesigned rooms with contemporary decor, and improved fitness facilities. IHG's rigorous cleaning protocols ensure guest safety amidst ongoing health concerns.

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• Investment of $20 million in renovations enhances hotel offerings.
• Modernized facilities with contemporary design attract business travelers.
• State-of-the-art meeting spaces total 12,000 square feet, ideal for events.

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TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport, owned and operated by Manga Hotels, opens its doors after completing a $20 million renovation. The transformation marks a new beginning for the hotel as staff recommits to delivering warm hospitality, memorable events and delightful dinning. The 528-room hotel is in a prime location for all travellers visiting the Toronto region and flying through the Toronto Pearson Airport. The hotel is close to Highway 401 and 427, making it an ideal venue for conferences, meetings and layover travel when the need resumes.

Manga Hotels has invested in the following renovations to the 12-story property, improving the hotel's offering with a modern design:  

• Design and structural enhancements to the external façade, a rebuild of the lobby with dramatic grey and gold lighting fixtures, a grab and go marketplace, modern fireplace, and a new business centre - all designed to provide a one-stop solution for busy travellers. 
• All 528 guest rooms and bathrooms were redesigned for functionality with a chic contemporary palette. The rooms feature warm, welcoming colors of gold, grey and whites. Half of the hotel's room inventory offer king-sized beds with walk-in showers.
• The hotel has an executive floor on the upper levels of the hotel for added privacy.  
• Award-winning Chef Tony Fernandes' vision of The Cannery Kitchen & Social outlet in the hotel includes an updated dining, bar, and social area with seating for 200-guests. The menu will be updated to reflect a fresh and healthy take on Canadian food favourites.
• The 1,000 square foot gym features modern workout equipment from Life Fitness brand, including Bluetooth™ speakers. The hotel's indoor pool was also renovated.
• The 4,500-square feet Algonquin Ballroom and meeting spaces now feature state of the art audio-visual equipment such as digital screens, surround sound audio, web camera for virtual calls and theatrical lighting – making it ideal for weddings, conferences and trade shows. The total function meeting space is 12,000-square feet.

Sukhdev Toor, President of Manga Hotels said: "The hotel is one of the largest airport hotels in the market and now, the most modern. The renovation and undertaking of this new look and design was extensive and the results are amazing. Our experience working with airport markets will continue to allow us to provide the very best services and faculties to our guests."

The inspiration for The Cannery Kitchen & Social is influenced by Canada's vibrant history and East Coast roots.  The menu features local favourites combined with international flavours to represent the best of Canada.  The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, allowing guests to unwind and enjoy a great meal, and drinks. 

IHG understands that cleanliness is top of mind for today's traveler. The company's longstanding commitment to rigorous cleaning procedures includes the IHG Way of Clean program developed with Ecolab and Diversey, both world leaders in hygiene and cleaning technologies. The program, launched in 2015, features deep cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants as well as new COVID-19 protocols and best practices, developed with experts from the Cleveland Clinic. As a part of the IHG family of brands, Crowne Plaza properties offer guests additional peace of mind with the IHG Clean Promise – guests can be reassured that their room will meet IHG's high standards of cleanliness. If not, the hotel will make it right.

Manga Hotels is a Toronto-based, privately held hospitality and real estate company, Manga Hotels acquires, develops and manages high quality hotels affiliated with a range of prestigious brands, including IHG. Manga Hotels currently operates 18 hotels in the Greater Toronto Area, Halifax, St. John's and Buffalo, NY as well as 12 affiliated restaurants including Starbucks and a Turtle Jack's Muskoka Grill.

About Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts: Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts is one of the fastest growing hotel brands globally. At Crowne Plaza® we're all business, mostly, combining empowered service, always-on connectivity, innovative rooms and flexible co-working spaces, to enable guests to be productive, feel energised and build meaningful relationships with their clients and colleagues whist travelling for business. Beautifully equipped rooms, signature Sleep Advantage® programme, 24-hour fitness facilities, healthy food and innovative partnerships deliver an experience that's design-led, tech-enabled and culturally relevant to the world of modern business travel; meaning guests can recharge and be inspired to enhance their downtime and worktime. For more information, visit www.crowneplaza.com, and connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Crowne.Plaza, Twitter www.twitter.com/crowneplaza, and Instagram www.instagram.com/crowneplaza.  

About IHG®:  IHG^® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental^® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton^® Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo^®, EVEN^® Hotels, HUALUXE^® Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza^® Hotels & Resorts, voco™, Holiday Inn^® Hotels & Resorts , Holiday Inn Express^®, Holiday Inn Club Vacations^®, avid™ hotels, Staybridge Suites^®, Atwell Suites™, and Candlewood Suites^®.

IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns more than 5,900 hotels and approximately 883,000 guest rooms in more than 100 countries, with over 1,900 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages IHG^® Rewards Club, our global loyalty programme, which has more than 100 million enrolled members.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. More than 400,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.

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FAQ

What recent renovation did Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport complete?

Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport completed a $20 million renovation, reopening to offer modernized facilities.

How many rooms does Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport have?

The hotel features 528 guest rooms after its recent renovation.

What improvements were made to the dining experience at Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport?

The Cannery Kitchen & Social outlet was updated to provide a fresh take on Canadian cuisine with seating for 200 guests.

What is the size of the meeting spaces at Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport?

The hotel offers a total of 12,000 square feet of meeting space, including the 4,500-square-foot Algonquin Ballroom.

What cleaning protocols does IHG implement at Crowne Plaza hotels?

IHG implements the IHG Way of Clean program, developed with Ecolab and Diversey, ensuring rigorous cleaning and COVID-19 protocols.