Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre, Ashram Road / City Centre
Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre is a 5-star Crowne Plaza (IHG) hotel on S.G. Road near Shapath-V, Ahmedabad, with 200 rooms, a spa, outdoor pool and pillarless banquet hall, ~14 km from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
Live rates and availability confirmed at booking. All prices indicative — updated June 2026.
Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre — quick facts
- Category: 5-Star hotel
- Price: Typically ₹6,000–9,500/night
- Check-in / out: 14:00 / 12:00
- Rooms: 200
- Distance to AMD airport: 14 km (~35 min by car)
Overview & History
Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre is a 200-room 5-star hotel operated under IHG's Crowne Plaza brand, opened in 2014. It sits on S.G. Road near Shapath-V, opposite the Karnavati Club, in the commercial heart of west Ahmedabad. The hotel is built around the needs of business travellers and event organisers, combining a substantial room inventory with one of the larger banquet offerings among the city's branded hotels.
Although the property is often described under the broad 'City Centre' label, its true location is the S.G. Road and Satellite business district rather than the older Ashram Road riverfront stretch.
Location & Getting There
The hotel's position on S.G. Road puts it among the corporate offices, showrooms and the S.G. Highway corridor of west Ahmedabad. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is around 14 km away, roughly a 35-minute drive. The nearest Ahmedabad Metro station, Gujarat University on the Blue Line, is about 4.5 km away, so it is not within walking distance; guests typically use cabs for the airport and the old city.
Rooms & Suites
The 200 rooms and suites are arranged across Superior and Club categories, with Suites at the top of the range. Rooms feature a work area, flat-screen television, minibar and tea- and coffee-making facilities, while Club Rooms add lounge access with breakfast and evening refreshments. Suites offer a separate sitting room, soaking tub and city views. Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout.
Dining
Essence is the all-day dining restaurant, notable in Ahmedabad for operating separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens and for its weekend brunch buffets. Bella Aroma runs as a 24-hour coffee lounge that turns into a Mediterranean fine-dining space in the evening. Between the two, the hotel covers everything from quick coffee to elaborate buffets and à la carte dinners.
Amenities & Facilities
Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spa, a business centre and on-site parking. As a Crowne Plaza, the hotel places particular emphasis on meeting and event services, with a dedicated events team and round-the-clock front desk. Practical services such as laundry, currency exchange and room service are available throughout the stay.
Meetings, Weddings & Events
The hotel is one of the area's stronger choices for events, with a pillarless banquet hall and additional meeting rooms that handle conferences, corporate offsites and weddings. Its location near S.G. Road and the Karnavati Club makes it convenient for both business delegates and local social functions, and the kitchens' vegetarian-friendly setup suits the city's catering preferences.
The Neighbourhood
The surrounding Satellite and S.G. Road district is dense with offices, malls and dining. Karnavati Club and Shapath-V are right beside the hotel, Vastrapur Lake is a short drive north, and the wider S.G. Highway belt offers retail and entertainment. The old city's heritage sites and the Sabarmati Riverfront are a longer but straightforward drive east.
Who It's Best For
Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre suits corporate travellers working the S.G. Road and S.G. Highway corridor, conference and banquet organisers needing sizeable event space, and IHG One Rewards members wanting a dependable full-service hotel. Travellers prioritising old-city heritage or the riverfront may prefer a more central address, but for west-city business it is well located.
Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre — room types
| Room | What you get |
| Superior Room | Well-appointed rooms with a work area, flat-screen television and tea- and coffee-making facilities. |
| Club Room | Higher-category rooms with Club lounge access, including breakfast and evening refreshments. |
| Suite | Spacious suites with a separate sitting room, a soaking tub and city views. |
Dining at Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
| Essence | All-day dining with separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens |
| Bella Aroma | Mediterranean restaurant and 24-hour coffee lounge |
What's near Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
| Karnavati Club | 0.3 km | ~4 min walk |
| Shapath-V business complex | 0.2 km | ~2 min walk |
| S.G. Highway business corridor | 0.5 km | ~6 min walk |
| Vastrapur Lake | 3 km | short taxi/auto |
| Gujarat University Metro Station | 4.5 km | short taxi/auto |
| Science City | 9 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre located?
It is on S.G. Road near Shapath-V, opposite the Karnavati Club, in the Satellite business district of west Ahmedabad — not on the older Ashram Road stretch.
How far is the hotel from Ahmedabad airport?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) is around 14 km away, roughly a 35-minute drive.
How many rooms does the hotel have?
The hotel has 200 rooms and suites across Superior, Club and Suite categories.
Does the hotel have banquet facilities?
Yes, it has a pillarless banquet hall plus additional meeting rooms, used for conferences, corporate events and weddings.
What restaurants are at the hotel?
Essence is the all-day dining restaurant with separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens; Bella Aroma is a 24-hour lounge that becomes a Mediterranean restaurant in the evening.
Is there a spa and pool?
Yes, the hotel has a spa, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.