Aug 26, 2015, 2:16 pm
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Please enter exceptional hotels here.
So far -
Hong Kong
Marseille
Bali
Saigon
Le Grand Paris
Singapore
Sydney (for the view)
So far -
Hong Kong
Marseille
Bali
Saigon
Le Grand Paris
Singapore
Sydney (for the view)
Which are the most extraordinary Hotels in the Intercontinental chain? [merged]
Oct 24, 2004, 6:36 pm
#31
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: LI, NY
Programs: AA PLT, AAdv since Day One
Posts: 2,682
The IC Singapore. ^
Its just makes me feel at home, relaxed and comfortable. Maybe its all the service, smiles and staff who I've never seen that manage to call me by name when I pass them. Whatever or however they do it, they are one of a kind in my book.
Its just makes me feel at home, relaxed and comfortable. Maybe its all the service, smiles and staff who I've never seen that manage to call me by name when I pass them. Whatever or however they do it, they are one of a kind in my book.
Oct 25, 2004, 12:31 pm
#32
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: SLC
Programs: UA 1K MM; IC RA
Posts: 759
IC Tokyo Bay
:-: IC Tokyo Bay :-:
Fabulous views, steps from a train station (albeit a minor train line but nevertheless just 2 stops to Shinbashi), and the most important feature of all in Tokyo: quiet, quiet, quiet! The only sounds you hear at night are the occasional fog horns of the ferries coming in to harbor. 
The next-door fitness center closed its doors last March, which is a terrible misfortune as it was a fabulous facility. But otherwise I really love this hotel. You can usually get rates well below US$200 at HI's web site.
Oct 25, 2004, 12:36 pm
#33
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,739
Originally Posted by inlanikai
The IC Singapore. ^
Its just makes me feel at home, relaxed and comfortable. Maybe its all the service, smiles and staff who I've never seen that manage to call me by name when I pass them. Whatever or however they do it, they are one of a kind in my book.
Its just makes me feel at home, relaxed and comfortable. Maybe its all the service, smiles and staff who I've never seen that manage to call me by name when I pass them. Whatever or however they do it, they are one of a kind in my book.
Cheers ...
Oct 26, 2004, 2:57 pm
#34
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 640
Originally Posted by Internaut
I recently had a short stay at the Intercontinental Vienna which is now my favourite Intercontinental because:
iii) Best buffet breakfast I've ever had at an Intercon.
iii) Best buffet breakfast I've ever had at an Intercon.
I second that on the buffet breakfast. Notice all the Asian foods that were on the buffet?
Good location and good workout facilities.
Oct 26, 2004, 7:18 pm
#35
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 218
Bangkok & Yokohama
I stayed at BKK IC when it was the Royal Meridien and have continued since the change... ambience is good and staff is efficient, friendly and warm. Second floor restaurant had a great breakfast buffet and pricey but good meals. I like IC Yokohama Grand for its location in Minato Mirai - nice view of the bay and the staff always makes me feel welcome .....
Oct 27, 2004, 12:31 pm
#36
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Programs: Hilton Gold, Priority Club Blue, SPG Gold, Sofitel Gold, FB Ivory, BA Blue
Posts: 8,479
Originally Posted by Pointeater
I second that on the buffet breakfast. Notice all the Asian foods that were on the buffet?
Good location and good workout facilities.
Good location and good workout facilities.
Oct 28, 2004, 7:55 pm
#37
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: london & tokyo
Posts: 1,034
The IC Mumbai (Marine Drive) is really nice.
It is a boutique hotel (59 rooms or so) with modern, spacious rooms and bathrooms, and good service and food. I would certainly recommend it to anyone visiting Mumbai.
It is a boutique hotel (59 rooms or so) with modern, spacious rooms and bathrooms, and good service and food. I would certainly recommend it to anyone visiting Mumbai.
Oct 28, 2004, 10:22 pm
#38
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: England
Programs: PC Amb., BA Blue
Posts: 5,418
Having been to IC's in my 1st yr of membership in Cologne, Sharm-el-Sheikh, Madrid, Prague & (technically) Bratislava - Can definitely recommend Cologne as the best one due to;
- Right in the center of town, with short walks everywhere & great views & sounds (church bells @xmas) from it all.
-Great prices (we paid £15 I think for free mini-bar all weekend, incl. Brandy, Champers & even a lego toy.)
- Has a Jazz-type bar that is one of the favoured, happening local places to go, this was crucial as last thing wanted to take my partner to was a place where no life to it, which is usually the case with hotel restaurants & bars, despite their trumpeting of their facilities.
- Right in the center of town, with short walks everywhere & great views & sounds (church bells @xmas) from it all.
-Great prices (we paid £15 I think for free mini-bar all weekend, incl. Brandy, Champers & even a lego toy.)
- Has a Jazz-type bar that is one of the favoured, happening local places to go, this was crucial as last thing wanted to take my partner to was a place where no life to it, which is usually the case with hotel restaurants & bars, despite their trumpeting of their facilities.
Last edited by tristan727; Oct 28, 2004 at 10:26 pm
Nov 4, 2004, 5:23 pm
#42
Moderator: Flying Blue (Air France & KLM), France and TravelBuzz!
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Paris, France, AF F+ Rouge pour toujours, Flying Blue whatever, LH FTL, HHonors Gold, formerly proud SCC Executive, now IC Ambassador, BA down to nobody, Grand Voyageur Le Club
Posts: 12,403
It's been a Hilton for some years ...
Aug 6, 2005, 1:38 pm
#43
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Alpha Quadrant
Programs: Starfleet Captains Club
Posts: 675
Favorite IC property?
I've just started staying with IC/Crowne Plazas again (refugee from SPG and Hilton), after several years away from the program.
I've been to the Chicago IC, the Atlanta-Buckhead IC, and going to Miami IC in the next couple of weeks.
IC Atlanta-Buckhead's bed rivalled, and dare I say, were more comfortable than the Westin Heavenly beds! IC Chicago was decent as well.
Which is your favorite IC property, domestic US and international? Any thoughts on what I can expect at the Miami IC?
I've been to the Chicago IC, the Atlanta-Buckhead IC, and going to Miami IC in the next couple of weeks.
IC Atlanta-Buckhead's bed rivalled, and dare I say, were more comfortable than the Westin Heavenly beds! IC Chicago was decent as well.
Which is your favorite IC property, domestic US and international? Any thoughts on what I can expect at the Miami IC?
Aug 7, 2005, 9:11 pm
#45
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: SFO
Programs: HH Silver, SPG Gold, PC Plat, IC Royal Ambassador, UA 1K, Founder www.SeatExpert.com , CO Platinum
Posts: 1,924
IC Hong Kong (the former Regent) is my favorite.
I have only experienced:
- IC Hong Kong
- IC Hong Kong Grand Stanford
- IC London Churchill
- IC London
- IC NYC Central Park South
- IC NYC Barclay
- IC Tokyo Bay
- IC Singapore
- IC Berchtesgaden, Germany
- IC Le Grand, Paris
- IC Zurich
- IC Mark Hopkins, San Francisco
I have only experienced:
- IC Hong Kong
- IC Hong Kong Grand Stanford
- IC London Churchill
- IC London
- IC NYC Central Park South
- IC NYC Barclay
- IC Tokyo Bay
- IC Singapore
- IC Berchtesgaden, Germany
- IC Le Grand, Paris
- IC Zurich
- IC Mark Hopkins, San Francisco
Last edited by Jet2K; Aug 7, 2005 at 9:16 pm Reason: Added the short list of ICs that I have personal experience