Designed by Atkins, the same firm that gave us the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland took ten years to build because of the engineering challenges of the project.

The hotel’s out-of-this-world look is owed to the unique design that seamlessly blends in with the natural elements.

The construction seems to grow straight out of the rocky cliffs, and the central element is a glass waterfall that flows over the roof like a river and comes crashing down the façade.

This integration with the landscape is not just a gimmick – the hotel has an extensive sustainability program.

She Shan Lounge

Club Floor Lounge

Commune

The Quarry Bar

Cai Feng Lou - Chinese restaurant

Mr.Fisher

The hotel's seafood restaurant is one floor below water level, with enormous glass windows so you can observe marine life.

King Bed Deluxe Room Sapphire

Of its 19 stories, 17 are below ground level, and two are underwater.

InterContinental Suite Waterfall View

The design excellence doesn’t end at the exteriors. The rooms at Shimao are as luxurious as you’d expect from a 5-star hotel, and they’re certainly unique.

Alongside marble, silk linen, and mirrors, you’ll find interior elements inspired by the history of the quarry, such as valves repurposed as lamps or brass pipes for hanging your towels.

So if you like your novelty experiences to come with maximum comfort, you’ll feel at home here.

Duplex Suite Aqua View

King Premier Room Underwater View

Presidential Suite

The Presidential Suite has a high-tech private pool with a see-through glass wall.

The hotel's futuristic indoor pools are decorated with giant magic mushrooms.