For hotels looking to compete in the luxury game, a grand entrance is a must. Lobbies give travellers a make or break first impression, each embodying a distinct personality, and there’s no better place to sit-back and enjoy a long cocktail.

Ruwan Peiris, Head of Operations, Australasia at InterContinental Hotels Group said: “IHG has a storied history of being home to life’s most celebrated moments. Within our portfolio of luxury hotels, our lobbies have become synonymous with grandeur, sophistication and offering a distinct sense of place – a sentiment as relevant today as it was over 70 years ago when InterContinental first opened."

"Creating unforgettable moments in our hotels is of great pride to the team and something we are excited to continue as we expand our luxury presence across Australasia and the globe.”

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have provided the 'ultimate lobby tour' - lobbies with exceptional architecture, cocktails and service, whether you’re staying there or not…

InterContinental Miami

Located in the heart of Miami, the entire hotel is built around Henry Moore’s famous sculpture, “The Spindle.”

The 18-foot, 60-tonne marble sculpture feature is accompanied by walls constructed from marble mined from the same quarry as the Sistine Chapel. It's the perfect place to sit back and enjoy a drink while admiring the architecture.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco – Washington DC

The lobby bursting with colour and chic design, hosts a hub of social activity, including a nightly wine hour. The elegance-meets-whimsy style of the lobby leaves guests never wanting to leave.

With the green Murano glass chandeliers, and the vibrant green walls it’s an Instagrammers haven! Make sure to stay-in on a Wednesday for the signature bartender nights.

InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu

For 800 years the site of the InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu served as a hospital, now the newly opened hotel is an architectural artwork. Watching dusk set-in from the lobby with the black timber panelling features, punctuated by golden wall lights to bring the city of lights inside.

Another must-visit for a cocktail is the hotel’s Grand Dome – standing at 105ft high the space hosts Le Dôme Bar Paris’ premium hot-spot. The must-drink cocktail? The Dôme a play on the famous pink praline, a traditional Lyon confectionery.

InterContinental Downtown Los Angeles

From the moment you check-in at the sky lobby of the InterContinental Downtown Los Angeles’ 70th floor you are surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass windows showcasing an unmissable panoramic view of the city.

To maintain unobtrusive views, even the lobby’s men’s bathrooms have a glass urinal. Heights not your thing? The ground-floor entry’s three walls covered by a Doh Ho Suh installation with 86,000 multicoloured resin pieces will keep you entertained.

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort

From the moment guests step into the lobby they are enchanted by the sweeping blue panoramic of the Indian Ocean. Inspiring, refined and made for stylish barefoot living, the resort gives guests the time and space to disconnect from the everyday in an environment designed to enhance the natural beauty, light and landscape of the atoll.

InterContinental Sydney Double Bay

A home away from home, with all the personal comforts guests need combined with the five-star luxuries they deserve. The lobby’s original arch windows and art-deco ceilings complement the lobby’s centrepiece, a 160kg chandelier designed by Brenton Smith, towering above the Italian marble floors.

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