intercontinental

Opened in 2008, the Intercontinental San Francisco stands at one of the most strategic locations in the city. Its South of the Market address makes it easy for leisure and business travelers alike, with the perpetually busy Union Square and headquarters of several tech companies a short walk away. Powell Street station – one of the busiest transport terminals in the city – is about a 5 minute walk. During a recent weekend, I returned to the city by the bay after an 11 year absence and stayed at the Intercontinental San Francisco.

intercontinental san francisco lobby

My check-in experience was the most impressive I’ve had in a long while. The front desk associate was extremely polite but more importantly she was also highly knowledgeable and efficient – spelling out for me all the benefits I had as an IHG Rewards Club Elite member, down to the type of welcome amenity I should be expecting. I was given 400 points and a box of chocolates from The San Francisco Chocolate Factory during check-in. After a long 12-hour flight, it is definitely a relief to check-in without any hassle and to be shown to my room as soon as possible.

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InterContinental Ljubljana opened its doors in 2017 as the only IHG property in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. Housed in a 20-floor building (the 2nd tallest in Ljubljana) just steps away from the train station and bus terminal, the property has 165 rooms sporting the newer look of InterContinental hotels. Ljubljana has gained prominence in recent years as a tourist destination and until the entry of InterContinental, there weren’t many true luxury lodging options in town. 

I arrived in Ljubljana on a gloomy afternoon from Sarajevo. Getting from airport to city was relatively easy. There were three airport shuttle booths from three different companies all offering the same price – EUR 10 to get to the city. The shuttle dropped me off directly at the entrance of the InterContinental Ljubljana where the bellman quickly opened the door to escort me in.

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After months of anticipation, the InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay has finally opened. The hotel, which takes the space of the former Gallery Hotel, is located along the Singapore River and is surrounded by chic brunch places, leafy residences and plenty of bars and restaurants.

studio room at intercontinental singapore robertson quay (source: hotel)

The InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay has 225 rooms including a Penthouse that offers fine views of the neighborhood and the Singapore skyline.

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During a recent trip to Moscow, I decided to use my one-time InterContinental Ambassador weekend certificate at the InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya. Opened in 2012, the property is the only InterContinental branded one in Russia and is generally recognized as one of the top business hotels in the city. The property is very centrally located, along Tverskaya Street with at least 3 metro stations within 5 minutes walk of the hotel. Red Square is around 10 minutes away by car.

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