IHG Announces New Crowne Plaza® Hotel Coming to Kitchener-Waterloo

Hotel will feature 15,000 square feet of meeting space, onsite recreation centre, bowling and squash courts

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announces that a Crowne
Plaza® hotel is slated to open in Kitchener, Ontario, in late 2013, after a multi-million dollar renovation set to begin this month.

Well-positioned with access to planned light rail transit, the 201-room hotel, which includes eight suites, is prominently located in downtown Kitchener’s business district, and within
walking distance to federal and provincial government buildings and the new Waterloo Region Consolidated Courthouse. The hotel will be close to the new residential condominium
development, Kitchener’s high-tech Innovation District and premiere cultural venues.

“We’re pleased to bring this Crowne Plaza hotel to the heart of Kitchener, especially in such a promising location for business,” said Gina LaBarre, vice president, Americas Brand
Management, Upscale Brands, IHG. “There are several major employers in the area that will benefit from the meetings-savvy products and services that only a Crowne Plaza hotel can
provide.”

The Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo will feature contemporary design touches by Jolanta Lukus of Royal Design Inc. that reflect a stylish and relaxed vibe. For meetings and events, the hotel will have 15,000 square feet of meeting space, with nearly 15 different venue options, including outdoor courtyard spaces, catering to almost any event style or size.

“Because we’re in such a vibrant and exciting location, our hotel will serve as a hub for business and leisure travelers, international or domestic,” said General Manager Yari Khan.
“We are proud to offer service that enables our guests to have a productive stay, including recreational fitness opportunities, as well as ample meeting space that’s taken to the next level
with the Crowne Plaza brand’s comprehensive meetings program.”

Guests will enjoy a variety of amenities, including complimentary high-speed Internet access, in-room dining and ample parking. A restaurant with a contemporary ambiance will complement full food and beverage service options. Consistent with the Crowne Plaza brand, the hotel will feature the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage® program, which encompasses the entire sleep experience, from training staff on how to create and maintain a restful environment to providing innovative products and services. Program components include signature bedding, guaranteed wake-up calls, designated quiet zones and aromatherapy.

The Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo is independently owned and managed by the Vista Hospitality Group and is franchised by an affiliate of IHG. To make a reservation, call 1-877-2-
CROWNE or go to IHG.com/crowneplaza.com. Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts participates in IHG’s guest loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards, soon to be named IHG Rewards
® Club this July. The industry’s fast-growing guest loyalty program has 73 million members. Membership is free and guests can enroll by logging on at IHG.com/priorityclub, calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of this hotel or at any of IHG’s nearly 4,600 hotels worldwide.