The collection
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
“Grand dame riverfront palace”
Central
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
“Overwater lagoon sanctum”
Secluded
InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C. by IHG
“Beaux Arts heirloom”
Central
InterContinental Bali Resort
“Seaside Balinese sanctuary”
Central
InterContinental Paris Le Grand
“Gilded Haussmannian landmark”
Central
InterContinental Porto - Palacio Das Cardosas Hotel
“Neoclassical palace quarters”
Central
InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland
“Subterranean quarry marvel”
Secluded
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
“Gangnam skyline flagship”
Lively
InterContinental Bangkok
“Polished high-rise flagship”
Lively
InterContinental Cascais-Estoril
“Riviera coastal redoubt”
Central
InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping
“Lanna-inspired luxury sanctuary”
Central
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
“Jazz-Age architectural icon”
Lively
InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong
“Harbourfront classic quarters”
Central
InterContinental Kaohsiung
“Harbor-side luxury tower”
Central
InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel
“Penthouse martini throwback”
Central
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
“Venetian Gothic grandeur”
InterContinental New York Barclay
“Grand Central railroad flagship”
Central
InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
“Tropical island beach sanctuary”
InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin
“Colonial garden sanctuary”
Central
InterContinental Sydney
“Harbor heritage landmark”
Central
Ana Intercontinental Tokyo
“Akasaka skyline stalwart”
Central
InterContinental Auckland
“Auckland harbourfront anchor”
Central
InterContinental Boston by IHG
“Glass sail retreat”
Central
InterContinental London - the O2 by IHG
“Riverside skyline waystation”
Central
InterContinental Osaka
“Umeda high-rise sanctuary”
Lively
InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace
“Diplomatic palazzo revival”
Central
InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay
“Sleek riverside clubhouse”
Central
InterContinental Taichung
“Sleek greenway landmark”
Central
InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit
“Polished skyline clubhouse”
Central
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta by IHG
“Cherokee rose polish”
Central
InterContinental Century City Chengdu
“Glass-domed Sichuan sanctuary”
InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
“Overwater pavilion retreat”
Central
InterContinental London Park Lane
“Parkside Mayfair institution”
Central
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
“Sky-high downtown tower”
Central
InterContinental Presidente
“Polanco high-rise landmark”
Lively
InterContinental San Diego by IHG
“Poolside sunset theatre”
Central
Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.