The InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City has opened on Chao Tian Men Square in the Chinese city’s downtown district as part of the new Raffles City business complex.

Located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, the state-of-the-art high-rise hotel is close to famed local attractions such as Jiefangbei and Hongyadong. The hotel occupies the top floors of one of the tallest towers, as well as part of The Crystal, an iconic skybridge 300 metres in length, connecting the top of four skyscrapers on the 42^nd floor.

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Guests at the new InterContinental can enjoy majestic views on this fully-glazed observation deck, experiencing the InterContinental life with a unique perspective of both the urban skyline in the city and verdant hills beyond.

Architect Moshe Safdie and his team drew inspiration from the region’s unique terrain and culture to create an image of powerful sails with the eight skyscrapers of Raffles City Chongqing. Inspired by yacht staterooms, this one-of-a-kind hotel boasts 380 luxury rooms and suites from the 44^th to 65^th floor that offer panoramic views and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Jing Dining Room & Bar is the hotel’s signature restaurant, serving a unique blend of Cantonese cuisine and Chongqing’s local specialties with unparalleled creativity, while drinks and intimate meetings can be taken at The Maven or at Horizon, the hotel’s lobby lounge, a space dotted with trees and green plants, creating an ambiance of a forest in the clouds.

To reenergise or unwind, business travellers can immerse themselves in the 25m infinity pool or visit the fitness centre on the 43^rd floor.

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