May, 2013, Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island, designed by Aedas, has won the prestigious 'Best Hotel Architecture in Hong Kong' award at the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2013. The Hotel is set over 29 floors, with 138 individually styled rooms that capture the truly intriguing and dynamic environment in which it resides.

"The glass-bottomed, cantilevered pool on the roof top, shimmers at night and has been considered to be like the gleaming pearl often associated with the Chinese Dragon," said Max Connop, Member of the Board of Aedas International. "The concept of the wrapping dragon reaching for the pearl is incredibly strong and creates a unique addition to the sky-line of Hong Kong. Intelligent and concealed subtle lighting to the solar fins allows the dragon to literally shimmer at night."

An arresting addition to the traditional and modern architecture of Wan Chai neighbourhood, the Hotel has been designed holistically by architects Aedas, with the influences of local history and culture evident through the original use of colour, form and texture. It was the design intent from the outset to use the building design to reflect the vibrant nature of Asia, Hong Kong and Wan Chai. The orientation of the Hotel utilises the shading effect of the neighbouring buildings to create a distinct pattern of sun and shade, with the resulting pattern creating a distinct sweep around the building, which the architects expressed through the application of burnished bronze solar fins. The result is the dramatic image of a dragon folded around the exterior of the building, further rooting the building into the culture and traditions of Asia. The locally popular feng shui culture has also been fundamentally incorporated into the design.

"We are incredibly proud that Aedas has won this award," said Bryan Gabriel, General Manager, Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island. "They have designed and constructed a magnificent building that is certain to become a central feature of the Wan Chai neighbourhood. Alongside the design, what really sets the Hotel apart is the grass roots engagement we have with our intriguing and culturally rich neighbourhood of Wan Chai, where you can visit many of the city's newest art galleries, restaurants and shopping destinations. A big part of the Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island philosophy is to inspire curiosity in our well travelled and savvy guests, connecting them with the neighbourhood from a welcoming and comfortable base that is both striking in design and intimate in its service."

The Asia Pacific Hotel Awards are part of the long established International Hotels Awards and winners are judged by a highly experienced team of professionals covering the entire range of hotel disciplines. All winners are recognised as a symbol of excellence throughout the global hospitality industry.

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ABOUT HOTEL INDIGO

Hotel Indigo® was launched in North America in 2004 and in Asia Pacific in 2008. Hotel Indigo is quickly expanding across the globe, with 50 hotels now open and more than 47 in the pipeline.

Hotel Indigo offers guests a boutique hotel experience, paired with the peace of mind and Priority Club® Reward benefits they get from staying at an IHG property. The brand pioneers a new concept targeting upscale travelers who seek a more individual and authentic experience that incorporates great historic, cultural and natural elements.

Notes to Editors:

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IHG is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms and franchises, leases, manages or owns over 4,500 hotels and more than 672,000 guest rooms in 100 countries and territories, and has 1,000 hotels in its development pipeline.

IHG is committed to gender balance throughout its business. We aspire to continue retaining a minimum of 25% female representation on the Board.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.

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