InterContinental Manila
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | April 11, 1969 in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Founder | Leandro Locsin (architect) |
| Defunct | December 31, 2015 |
| Fate | Closed and building demolished |
| Headquarters | Makati , Philippines |
Area served | Philippines |
| Products | Hotel services |
| Owner | Enjay Hotels, Inc. (subsidiary of Ayala Land) |
| Parent | Ayala Land Hotels and Resorts Corp. |
InterContinental Manila—often referred to as Intercon or ICM—was a prestigious five-star hotel under the InterContinental brand, situated along Ayala Avenue in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. At the time it closed, it held the distinction of being the longest-running international chain hotel within the country. Conceived by National Artist Leandro Locsin, the hotel commenced operations on April 11, 1969, and officially shut down on December 31, 2015. The building was subsequently demolished between April 2016 and March 2017.
As Makati’s pioneering five-star establishment and Asia's second InterContinental hotel, it offered 332 guest rooms and suites. These accommodations underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2006, incorporating elements that harmonized traditional Filipino aesthetics with contemporary design. The property was owned by Enjay Hotels, Inc., a subsidiary of Ayala Land, which played a key role in the Philippine hospitality industry.
History
In a 1958 announcement, Rizal Development Corporation partnered with Pan American Airways to develop what was initially called the Rizal InterContinental Hotel. Although the original architectural plan was postponed, construction concluded in 1969, marking the hotel's grand opening as InterContinental Hotel Manila.
The hotel remained under the ownership of Ayala Land’s fully owned affiliate, Ayala Land Hotels and Resorts Corp., while operational management was continuously handled by InterContinental Hotels Group since its inception in 1969.
Closure
Operations at the hotel ended on December 31, 2015, coinciding with the expiration of the management agreement between Ayala Land Hotels and Resorts Corp. and InterContinental Hotels Group. The site has since been redeveloped into One Ayala, a mixed-use complex featuring an intermodal transport hub, a new hotel branded under Seda Hotels, and three office towers.
Awards
- Recipient of the 1982/83 "Best Hotel kikay Festival" for its "Festival Gastronomique le Kikay bleu"
- Awarded Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Gustateurs 'Très Belle Carte' (Best Wine List) for the Prince Albert Rotisserie
- Achieved first place in Asia Pacific and ranked third worldwide in the 1997 D'Richey Report
- Honored with the Green Globe Award in 1998 for exceptional environmental initiatives
- Recognized in 2002 for "Outstanding Community Involvement for Southern Asia" among InterContinental properties
- Selected by Business Traveler Magazine Asia Pacific readers in 2007 as one of the top three hotels in the Philippines
- Received TTG Travel Awards for Best City Hotel – Manila from 2010 to 2012
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