The Intercontinental hotel group is an international hotel company with seven different hotel brands to serve diverse markets. With more than 556,000 guest rooms in over 3,700 hotels around the world, the Intercontinental hotels group is one of the largest hotel companies in the world.

The Intercontinental hotel mission statement or strategy is to "build the hotel industry's strongest operating system focused on the biggest markets and segments where scale really counts.

The seven hotel brands in the Intercontinental portfolio cater to a wide spectrum of price points from economy, family oriented hotels to luxury, full-service hotels.

There is the Intercontinental Hotels and Resorts, which has 46,830 rooms in 142 hotels in 60 countries. This is the group’s most prestigious brand offering full service and amenities for leisure and business clientele. Intercontinental hotels can be found all over the world.

The Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts have 70,082 rooms in 258 hotels in 40 countries. Another of IHG's luxury brands, the Crowne Plaza offers guests an elegant atmosphere.

The Hotel Indigo is IHG's boutique line of hotels with 6 locations and 798 rooms designed to please the traveler with individual style.

The Holiday Inns and the Holiday Inn Express are the family-centered economy line in the IHG portfolio. Holiday Inns can be found in many cities and towns in the United States and around the world.

Staybridge Suites are all-suite hotels for extended stays with residential style. They have 10, 655 rooms in 94 hotels in the US, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Candlewood Suites have 13, 928 rooms in 127 hotels and they offer quality, mid-range guest suites in the United States.

Intercontinental Le Grand Hotel is a decadently luxurious hotel with 470 guest rooms and located next to the Garnier Opera House and just steps away from the Place Vendome.

The guest rooms are elegantly appointed after the style inspired by Napoleon III in golds, blues and reds. Amenities include a health spa, restaurants, function rooms and a dedicated conference and business center.


The Hotel Real Intercontinental is located in San Jose, Costa Rica close to shopping and entertainment centers. There are 261 guest rooms, a presidential suite and five junior suites. Each floor has non-smoking rooms, and each room have views of the gardens.


With seven diverse brands and hotels located all over the globe serving the entire spectrum of travel needs, there is an Intercontinental hotel resort for every traveler regardless of their budget.