San Juan—IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) plans to construct a 264-room Crowne Plaza hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Slated to open mid-2009, the new Crowne Plaza will be situated near the Hato Rey Business District and just minutes from the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. The new hotel is owned by Plaza Internacional and will be managed by Plaza Internacional Hospitality Group.

The new Crowne Plaza will be part of a mixed-use development spanning 26 acres (10.5 ha), which will include 558,600 sq. ft. (51,896 sq. m) of shopping mall space and two 11-story office buildings with 429,400 sq. ft. (39,893 sq. m) The hotel will be constructed in two connecting towers with direct access to the new Plaza International shopping mall that will neighbor the hotel.

Overlooking the San Jose Lagoon, the new Crowne Plaza in San Juan will be the fourth IHG hotel property in San Juan and offer its guests a day spa for both adults and children; a casino; fitness center; outdoor pool with Jacuzzi; upscale in-room amenities; valet and self parking; a full-service business center; and the Crowne Plaza Club Level.

The new hotel will also feature the brand's Sleep Advantage bedding program, as well as 15,000 sq. ft. (1,394 sq.m) of meeting space with complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access.