The World’s First Underground Hotel

Editorial Department

When you encounter the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland， you will be greeted by quiet luxury， exotic flora and fauna， world-class cuisine and warm smiles. Developed by Shimao Group and managed by IHG， InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is the first luxury hotel masterfully built into the sidewall of a formerly abandoned quarry in southwestern Shanghai. Though its not a subterranean dungeon as you might expect， 16 of the hotels 18 floors are beneath the earths surface. Stretching 88 meters underground， the hotel was nominated as one of the architectural wonders in the world by the National Geographic Channels Megastructures series due to its pioneering architectural design.

A true sight to behold

This building has become a landmark. Yet the landmark here is not something that sticks out， but something that fits in. The site was once really a scar on the surface of the earth. Its designers showed how to make a difficult and unusual site that nobody knew what to do with useful again， revitalizing it with a new life. Designers decided to distill these natural elements into the basis of their designs： The cliff becomes the body of the hotel， where the guest rooms are located. The water is turned into a faux waterfall down the center of the building that houses the elevators. The hills are represented by the green roof of the structure， which is designed not only to blend into the landscape but also to provide energy-efficient temperature regulation. Sustainability is an important part of the whole design process. The hotel also uses the natural air shaft between its structure and the cliff wall for insulation in winter and cooling in summer.

The best view of the hotel is from above， where you can visualize the hotels undulating yin-yang shape， reimagining the balance between man and nature. All 336 rooms and suites provide ample and uxury living spaces with spectacular views of waterfalls and the surrounding cliffs. The landing deck at the water level houses the outdoor terrace and bedroom， whilst the underwater living rooms are encased within a turquoise aquarium where guests will be surrounded by schools of fish swimming by. Every room has a balcony， and a cozy theater box from which you can watch the nightly water show. The light and water theatrics are mesmerizing， which are much more impressive than the water show at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

Thoughtful amenities to enjoy life

When it comes to tranquility， the intimate An Spa is the place to go. A gentle Japanese skincare line is used for buffing and hydrating the skin in four treatment rooms. The InterContinental Club lounge is on the same floor and one floor below is the steampunk Quarry Bar. Mr. Fisher， the hotels specialty seafood restaurant， is underwater surrounded by a saltwater aquarium. And upstairs is the Caifenglou for Chinese delicacies.

Bearing the brands dedication to providing high standards of guest services and delivering captivating destination experiences， InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland will create unprecedented hospitality experiences for guests and stand out as a true sight to behold in the financial capital of China.

Add： No. 5888 Chenhua Road， Songjiang District， Shanghai， China

Tel： 8621-67661888