The Crowne Plaza brand is owned by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), a British multinational hospitality company. The company was founded in 1777 as Bass Brewery, but it was not until 2003 that it became the IHG we know today.

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is owned by the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), a massive British multinational hospitality company headquartered in Windsor, England. IHG acquired the brand in 1990 as part of its purchase of the Holiday Inn family. Today, IHG is one of the world's largest hotel groups, managing a diverse portfolio that includes luxury brands like Regent and InterContinental, alongside mid-scale staples like Holiday Inn Express. Most Crowne Plaza properties are not owned directly by IHG but are operated under franchise agreements or management contracts with third-party real estate investors and developers. This allows IHG to maintain global brand standards and a unified loyalty program (IHG One Rewards) while local owners handle the physical property. As of 2026, there are over 400 Crowne Plaza locations worldwide, primarily targeting business travelers with their "WorkLife" room designs and meeting facilities.