InterContinental builds first underground hotel

InterContinental builds first underground hotel

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While I’ve stayed at the world’s two tallest hotels (Ritz Carlton Hong Kong and Park Hyatt Shanghai) and enjoyed the views, I’m equally intrigued by the prospect of staying at the world’s first underground InterContinental.

InterContinental is now working on construction for the new InterContinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland, just 45km outside of Shanghai. It’s built in a 100 meter deep pit, and is projected to open in 2014 or 2015.

Check out the CNN Go article on it. In looking at the “before” picture and projected “after” picture, I’d be amazed if they manage to build this in 2-3 years without any major hurdles.

Anyone else going to make an effort to visit this place once it opens?

(Tip of the hat to David)

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  1. Rob Guest

    Wait... never mind, just some pics from the Australian hotel and it's very different.

  2. Rob Guest

    Isn't there an underground hotel in Australia that's similar?

  3. janyyc Guest

    Did you see the houses around the quarry? Hmmm... What's going to happen with them?

  4. gobluetwo Guest

    Interesting way to repurpose an old quarry. And I have no doubt they'd be able to pull this off, the way they're able to "utilize" the people there.

  5. Gene Diamond

    Cool. Kinda gimmicky, but as long as they have a good minibar and Club lounge, I'll be happy! ;-)

    I'm trying to stay in as many different ICs as possible (up to about 60). At the rate IC is opening new hotels in China, I think I'll need to take month-long trip to China!

  6. Jamison Member

    can't wait to see your review on this IC in a few yrs ;)

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Rob Guest

Wait... never mind, just some pics from the Australian hotel and it's very different.

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Rob Guest

Isn't there an underground hotel in Australia that's similar?

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janyyc Guest

Did you see the houses around the quarry? Hmmm... What's going to happen with them?

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