Intercontinental Hotel Tirana
Architecture
Concept
The construction's owner is the IHG Hotels & Resorts Group and is located in Tirana's central Skanderbeg Square, behind the historic Tirana International Hotel building, also owned by the Geci Group. The tower was designed for hotel use and planned for a height of 135 meters in its above-ground part, consisting of a podium occupying the first three levels, accommodating the lobby, a technical floor serving the restaurants, a SPA level and a Casino level, two floors dedicated to offices, twenty floors for the hotel, three floors for hotel flats, two levels for the panoramic restaurant, and a technical floor at the top of the terrace.
Specifications
The hotel will have a total of 300 rooms and suites, a large conference centre with a ballroom and a capacity of up to 1,000 people for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) events and weddings. There will also be a luxury spa, and a rooftop restaurant and bar with panoramic views of the city.
The four basement floors contain the technical rooms (on the deepest level), two floors of parking spaces and, on level -1, the technical rooms serving the hotel. Next to the tower, the conference rooms also include a large hall with more than a thousand seats. The structures of the tower are all made of reinforced concrete while the ‘light’ structures of the conference rooms are mainly made of steel.
Characterized by simple geometric shapes, particularly two cuboids with distinct colors and materials, the tower features a striking contrast between gold and black. This design choice brings vibrancy and completeness to the hotel's overall aesthetic. The orientation of the bedrooms towards ‘Skënderbej’ square, facing south, ensures a constant influx of sunlight throughout the year. This thoughtful organization provides visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the maximum comfort, prime location, and a captivating view of the city. TIH New, represented in the form of bars, stands out as a quintessential five-star hotel, a new focal point for tourists, and a reference point for the city of Tirana.
The closest key-points to the tower are the National Historical Museum, the Castle of Tirana, the National Opera House, the National Art Gallery and the main institutions like the Albanian Parliament, Ministries, the National Bank of Albania, and Tirana Municipality. The property is just 15 minutes' drive from Tirana International Airport.
See also
References
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