From 1821 to 1850 this historic site was Shanghai’s focal point for shipping and trading activity. The wharf was outside the Baodaimen gate of the old wall that surrounded the city at that time. Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund will be the first hotel located along the riverfront to offer unobstructed views of several famous and historical sites.
 
"HBA is fully committed to producing an innovative product to drive the success of IHG’s first Hotel Indigo global brand in Asia Pacific," said Alicia Loo, Principal at the HBA Los Angeles office. “This hotel will exemplify fresh approaches, brand authenticity, environmentally conscious designs and capture the landmark experiences of Shiliu Pu in Shanghai.”

Tony South, chief development officer of IHG Asia-Pacific added “Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund will be a unique oasis that meets the needs of the next generation of customers who demand a stylish, individual hotel experience that is authentic and unpretentious.”
 
HBA will be using the Interpret Indigo™ design concept allows real estate developers to regenerate or develop properties with their own creative flair, which will capture and reflect the local character and culture of each location – in this case Shiliu Pu – while maintaining the brand identity and standards.
 
IHG has already opened 25 Hotel Indigos across the globe and has 58 more in the pipeline.
 
HBA is also designing the InterContinental Wuxi in China for IHG, due to open in October of 2010.

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