August 4, 2009

No. 1 Ayala Avenue

Just a block away from yesterday's Ayala Station is the InterContinental Manila, more popularly known here as the InterCon. It is one of several hotels in the Ayala Commercial Center. The hotel was designed in 1969 by Philippine National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin (1928–1994). Despite its age, or maybe because of it, the InterCon is still considered one of the best hotels in Metro Manila. Its Suriya Spa and Prince Albert Rotisserie, a French fine dining restaurant which has won numerous awards, are well-known and some of my friends swear that the cheesecake at its Jeepney Deli Shop is the best in town.

InterContinental Manila Hotel

18 comments:

  1. MoAugust 4, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    They look the same what ever city you are in

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  2. Chattahoochee Valley DailyAugust 4, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    You can tell it was built in the 60's. As far as the cheesecake, can it compare to the Cheesecake Factory here in the States? I wonder.

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  3. Jane Hards PhotographyAugust 4, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    That could be the UK. It is such a familiar looking building like many concrete blocks around the world. World famous wine ans cheesecake though is a different matter. That I would like to try.

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  4. LoisAugust 4, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    It's very nice Hilda. I wouldn't mind trying some of that cheesecake right about now!

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  5. airplane5312August 4, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    A rather boxy looking place, but no doubt all the flare is inside. That cheesecake sounds enticing. I assume its the dense heavy type that sticks to the roof of your mouth, mmmhh.

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  6. LowellAugust 4, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    You mean that even with the testimony of your friends, you haven't tried the cheesecake?

    Yikes!

    You and hubby should probably take 2-3 day vacation there - you know, check it out so you could relate in more detail how great a place it really is!

    Ok?

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  7. Leif HagenAugust 4, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    I'd have to taste the cheesecake MYSELF to believe them! Step aside please, let the cheesecake expert through ...

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  8. Don and KriseAugust 4, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    You know, because of when it was built it doesn't have the style that the newer buildings have, BUT if it has good cheesecake I can overlook it. :)

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  9. OlivierAugust 4, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    impressionnant comme immeuble, en effet une architecture très 60/70.

    as impressive building, in fact a 60/70 architecture.

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  10. MirelaAugust 4, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    This one looks identical to the ex-Intercontinental (now Westin) in Zagreb....

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  11. Cezar and LéiaAugust 4, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    wow this building is huge!
    Great shot!
    Léia

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  12. EG CameraGirlAugust 4, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    That sure is a huge building! Can you tell I'm a country girl?

    When a hotel is that large you know a lot of visitors frequent the city it's in. LOL

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  13. brattcatAugust 4, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    What are the views from the windows? Urban, water?

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  14. HalcyonAugust 4, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    This is not the most attractive IC I've seen, but I bet it's nice on the inside.

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  15. GreensboroDailyPhotoAugust 5, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    As always, love your comments. Wouldn't have guessed this is a hotel. From the outside, reminds me of a government building.

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  16. Ken MacAugust 5, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    congrats on the nomination!

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  17. HildaAugust 5, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Brattcat:
    Urban, definitely urban.

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  18. VPAugust 5, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    I think you could find a building like this about everywhere in the world. This at least has some trees around, some fine shops and restaurants.

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