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On Friday, Ayala Land announced it will close Hotel InterContinental after 46 years. The building, designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin, stands on a portion of property that Ayala Land intends to “transform into a modern gateway with a first-of-its-kind intermodal transport facility designed especially for the commuting public,” it said in a press statement.
Ayala Land plans to start redeveloping it come 2016. Mandarin Oriental, another iconic Makati hotel designed by Locsin, ceased operations in Sep 2014.
While the 14-storey InterContinental stands modest among the many buildings in Makati these days, 46 years ago it was like a towering giant in a middle of a flatland.
Take a look at these photos that Hotel InterCon shared on Facebook:
It’s #FlashbackFriday! How nostalgic is this photo of InterContinental #Manila’s facade?
Posted by InterContinental Manila on Friday, 4 October 2013
#ThrowbackThursday! Did you know that InterContinental Manila is designed by the renowned National Artist Leandro Locsin…
Posted by InterContinental Manila on Wednesday, 24 July 2013
InterContinental Manila’s iconic outdoor pool has always been a favorite summer destination within the city. What’s your favorite InterCon poolside story?
Posted by InterContinental Manila on Thursday, 3 April 2014
Did you know that April is our birth month? Without peeking, can you guess what year InterContinental Manila…
Posted by InterContinental Manila on Thursday, 26 April 2012
