Yesterday, the InterContinental Hotel opened for service. Nanjing’s first “white gold five star hotel”, the InterContinental is located in the Zifeng Tower, directly across from Gulou Square. Based on information reported, the hotel is one of the most luxurious to open in Nanjing.
In total, the Intercontinental has 445 rooms over 36 floors, stretching from the 45th to the 81st floor of the tower. In addition, there are also four restaurants, two 1000 square meter ballrooms, and seven conference rooms. Yun Duan Restaurant, located on the 78th floor on the tower, is one of Jiangsu’s highest finest. In addition, the restaurants on the 80th and 81st floors offer 360 degree views of Nanjing.
All guest rooms are at least 36 square meters (387 square feet), and have floor to ceiling windows which provide views of either the Purple Mountain and Xuanwu Lake, the Yangzi River, or Xinjiekou, depending on direction. Furthermore, each room is equipped with a full bathtub, also located close to the windows, so guests can enjoy a good soak will enjoying Nanjing’s skyline. However, due to safety and design restrictions, windows do not open completely, with only a 20 cm (8 inches) slit open to the outside.
The Zifeng Tower, home to the InterContinental Hotel, was built by cooperation between Shanghai’s Greenland Group and Nanjing’s State Investment Group. The InterContinental’s management was attracted to the site by its strong architecture and luxurious feel. The InterContinental is the sister hotel to many international hotels already in operation in Nanjing, including the Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and seven other locations.
The InterContinental Hotel is Michelin rated, and is one of the finest in the city.
