The collection
41 hotels
InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland
“Subterranean quarry outpost”
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun
“Futuristic honeycomb citadel”
Intercontinental Chongqing Raffles City
“Suspended skybridge tower”
InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise
“Glass-domed alpine citadel”
InterContinental Shanghai Harbour City, an IHG Hotel
“Petal island playground”
InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin
“Heirloom garden estate”
InterContinental Xishuangbanna Resort
“Rainforest palace resort”
InterContinental Beijing Beichen
“Olympic district outpost”
InterContinental Kunming
“Butterfly-winged lakeside resort”
InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort
“Naxi courtyard citadel”
InterContinental Onethousand Island Lake Resort
“Private peninsula resort”
InterContinental Sanya Resort
“Terraced water-garden resort”
Intercontinental Foshan New City
“Lingnan-inspired business tower”
InterContinental Nanjing
“Dragon-scale glass tower”
InterContinental Sanya Haitang Bay Resort
“Aquarium beach resort”
InterContinental Shenzhen Dameisha Resort
“Dragon-shaped coastal resort”
Hualuxe Hotels & Resorts Haikou Seaview
“Curved bayfront tower”
InterContinental Century City Chengdu
“Glass-domed Sichuan waystation”
InterContinental Changsha
“Cruiser-inspired glass tower”
Intercontinental Changzhou, an IHG Hotel
“Palatial lakeside tower”
Intercontinental Chengdu Global Center
“Indoor seaside resort”
InterContinental Dalian
“Harbor-view business tower”
InterContinental Dongguan
“Contemporary Lingnan tower”
InterContinental Foshan
“Polished lakeside tower”
InterContinental Fuzhou
“Supertall glass tower”
Intercontinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center
“Riverside exhibition tower”
Intercontinental Hangzhou Liangzhu, an IHG Hotel
“Jade-inspired business base”
Intercontinental Hotels Hefei
“Lakeside business tower”
InterContinental Hotels ZHUHAI
“Sail-shaped waterfront tower”
InterContinental Jinan City Center
“Skylit atrium tower”
Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise
“Himalayan-peaked plateau complex”
InterContinental Qingdao
“Olympic marina tower”
Intercontinental Quanzhou
“Sedate riverside outpost”
InterContinental Shenzhen WECC
“Sail-inspired exhibition tower”
Intercontinental Taiyuan Hotel
“Fen River business tower”
InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel & Residences
“Riverfront glass skyscraper”
Our shorthand
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.