IHG Hotels & Resorts will open a 217-room Crowne Plaza in the heart of Parramatta, which is scheduled to open in 2029.
In a partnership with developer-builder Urban Property Group (Urban), the hotel will be located in a new mixed-use development directly opposite Parramatta train station which is adjacent to Westfield Parramatta shopping and lifestyle precinct. The opening of Western Sydney International Airport to passengers in 2026 will further enhance its accessibility.
Crowne Plaza Parramatta will feature a selection of dining options, including a contemporary all-day restaurant and lobby bar, flexible meeting and event spaces and rooftop infinity pool with an outdoor terrace.
Parramatta has evolved into Sydney’s second CBD, with strong demand drivers across commerce, education, health, and the arts. Major cultural investments such as the new Powerhouse Parramatta Museum and the expanded Riverside Theatre precinct are helping to attract increasing numbers of visitors, while the opening of Western Sydney International Airport will further enhance accessibility, placing Parramatta at the centre of a new era for tourism and business in Greater Sydney.
“We’re delighted to partner with Urban and maximise this exceptional opportunity to bring our world-famous Crowne Plaza brand to Parramatta at a pivotal time in the city’s transformation,” IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director, Australasia & Pacific, Matt Tripolone, said.
“Western Sydney is one of Australia’s most dynamic growth corridors, underpinned by record levels of infrastructure investment, a flourishing business and government sector, and the arrival of Western Sydney International Airport in 2026. Crowne Plaza Parramatta will be a flagship destination for both domestic and international travellers and an important and attractive addition to the city’s evolving skyline.”
Urban Co-CEO Patrick Elias said: “We are excited to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring Crowne Plaza Parramatta to life. This marks our first-ever hotel collaboration and will become a striking, defining feature within our mixed-use development when it opens in 2029.
“Parramatta is set to play a key role in Sydney’s future as a major city centre, and we are proud to be creating a must-visit destination that combines quality hospitality and unrivalled connectivity for those who work here or visit from home or abroad.”
Crowne Plaza Parramatta will join Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour, Crowne Plaza Melbourne, and Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes within the brand’s Australian estate which has grown to 14 open hotels and seven pipeline properties.
The global growth of the Crowne Plaza brand has reached 415 open hotels with 144 in the pipeline properties as it continues to expand worldwide.
