Hospitality design has seen significant changes over the last decade. As new hotels are erected and old properties are refurbished, trends in design evolve in conjunction with advancements in engineering, technology, art and style. While architectural design has long been known to capture the essence of different cultures and civilizations over time, hotel design must now appeal to a wide variety of guests and travelers. From religious sites, to national monuments, museums and modern skyscrapers, thoughtfully-designed structures are an artistic reflection of the way people utilize space, and this remains one of the main highlights of global travel today.
Rising travel trends such as wellness tourism, adventure travel and curated experiences have inspired hotel chains to evolve their design philosophy to suit the lifestyles and beliefs of their travelers. To keep up some of the latest advancements in tourism travel, brands are seeing new means of designing spaces. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) is one such brand that offers travellers the opportunity to seek new experiences through unique architecture, be inspired on their travels or just explore some of the region’s best designed properties.
InterContinental Dubai Marina
InterContinental Dubai Marina is one property that makes a striking first impression and leaves a lasting impact on guests with its fascinating contemporary art installations, comprising gigantic Giacometti-inspired sculptures, and subtle engravings and paintings.
From its well defined structural boundaries to the clever placement of fine furnishing, the minimalist design of InterContinental Dubai Marina complements stunning marina views to convey the ultimate expression of modern luxury. The dominating presence of high ceilings allows natural light to flood the artfully designed interiors, accentuating the clean lines and intriguing textures that are brought to life by a considerable selection of natural materials – stone, marble and wood.
InterContinental Hong Kong
The InterContinental Hong Kong is another property from IHG® prized for its impressive harbour views. The hotel is home to Asia’s most spectacular Presidential Suite; complete with an expansive rooftop terrace that houses a luxurious infinity swimming pool and Jacuzzi, suite guests can bask in the sunshine on a warm day and enjoy unrivalled skyline views.
Drawing reference to the stunning sunset views on Victoria Harbour, bronze, gold, champagne and silver shades are used to create a warm and lush interior for the lobby at InterContinental Hong Kong.
Iconic pieces of art play a key role in driving visually appealing content for travelers to share with their networks on social media.
The InterContinental Hong Kong features a dramatic art installation takes center stage in the hotel lobby. Doubling as a communal bar table, the unique art piece is made of rich materials imported from Africa and America, and designed with a subtle Yin and Yang influence. Reminiscent of the movement on the harbour, the finish of the table is a high gloss lacquer that reflects the dynamic lighting of the space, creating an illusion that it is floating within the lobby.
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram
Putting culture and heritage at the forefront, the InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram resort blends world-class luxury with a renascent Coromandel style, located within close proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mahabalipuram. Surrounded by tall granite walls, the resort’s unconventional layout is a bold reinterpretation of South Indian temple architecture, as seen at the revered Shore Temple nearby.
Reminiscent of the Brutalist architecture movement, the resort is characterized by angular geometries that appear softened by subdued lighting at nightfall, as the evening sea breeze sends a wave of invigorating scent from the frangipani bushes across the property.
Luxurious, spacious rooms offer respite and contemplation, while the central courtyard; lotus pond; temple tank-inspired swimming pool; and pillared hall embrace the authenticity of Mahabalipuram’s history and local flavor.
IHG® currently operates 271 hotels across six brands in AMEA, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo and Staybridge Suites with a further 149 hotels in the development pipeline due to open within the next three to five years.
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About InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts:
The InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts brand has over 180 hotels located in more than 65 countries, with local insight that comes from over 70 years of experience. In the Middle East, The InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts brand currently has 22 hotels with 8,292 rooms.
As a brand, we believe that superior, understated service and outstanding facilities are important, but what makes us truly different is the genuine interest we show in our guests. Our desire is to help guests make the most of their time. We connect our well-travelled guests to what’s special about a destination, by sharing our knowledge so they enjoy authentic local experiences that will enrich their lives and broaden their outlook.
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About IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group):
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, HUALUXE® Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, EVEN® Hotels, Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®.
IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns nearly 5,100 hotels and more than 750,000 guest rooms in almost 100 countries, with nearly 1,500 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages IHG® Rewards Club, the world’s first and largest hotel loyalty programme, with nearly 99 million members worldwide.
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. More than 350,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.
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