InterContinental in the United States

InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C. by IHG

Washington 2025 $$$

“Beaux Arts heirloom”

Central

Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Classic Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, Chicago $$$

“Jazz-Age architectural icon”

Lively

Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Luxe Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand →

InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel

Nob Hill, San Francisco $$$

“Penthouse martini throwback”

Central

Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand →

InterContinental New York Barclay

Midtown East, New York $$$

“Grand Central railroad flagship”

Central

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand →

InterContinental Boston by IHG

Waterfront, Boston $$$

“Glass sail retreat”

Central

Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand →

InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta by IHG

Buckhead, Atlanta $$$

“Cherokee rose polish”

Central

Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles $$$

“Sky-high downtown tower”

Central

Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Luxe Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand →

InterContinental San Diego by IHG

Downtown San Diego, San Diego $$$

“Poolside sunset theatre”

Central

Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

InterContinental New York Times Square by IHG

Midtown West, New York $$$

“Theater District redoubt”

Lively

Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Luxe Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

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

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

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

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.