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Ahallmark of IHG ’ s Hotel Indigo brand is that each hotel is unique , and Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island is no exception . The chief design goal of the 29-story , 138- room new-build property is to convey the vibrant nature of Asia and , more specifically , Hong Kong ’ s Wan Chai area where it resides .
“ The site was located in a run-down area of Wan Chai , and breathing new life into this part of the neighborhood was a big inspiration for the hotel ,” notes General Manager Bryan Gabriel . “ The ‘ neighborhood story ’ is integral to the Hotel Indigo brand , and the Wan Chai neighborhood is Hong Kong ’ s most interesting and historic area , with rich , vibrant culture and a tapestry of neighborhood stories to explore .”
Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island aims to reflect the surrounding area beginning with its exterior , orientated
HOTEL INDIGO HONG KONG ISLAND
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IDEAL ’ IN HONG KONG ’ S VIBRANT WAN CHAI AREA .
by ANN BAGEL STORCK , MANAGING EDITOR
Café Post on the hotel ’ s second floor offers an alfresco terrace from which guests can enjoy the diverse Wan Chai neighborhood .
to utilize the shading effect of adjacent buildings to create a pattern of sun and shade that lead architect and interior design firm Aedas International enhanced by adding burnished bronze solar fins . The result is the image of a dragon folded around the hotel ’ s exterior , and a glass-bottomed , cantilevered rooftop pool resembles the shining pearl often associated with the Chinese dragon .
“ The idea of the wrapping dragon reaching for the pearl is incredibly strong and creates a unique addition to the skyline ,” says Max Connop , member of the board of Aedas International . “ Intelligent and concealed lighting to the solar fins allows the dragon to shimmer at night .”
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