InterContinental Dhaka

InterContinental Dhaka stands at 1 Minto Road in Ramna, central Dhaka, Bangladesh, on a site long associated with the Sheraton and later the Ruposhi Bangla hotel. It reopened under the InterContinental name on 19 December 2018, giving the capital a renovated luxury address with a long local history. The location is close to Ramna Park and the government district, so ministries, courts and many public offices are within a short drive, which makes the hotel a practical base for official meetings. It is also better placed for Old Dhaka sightseeing than the Gulshan hotels, since Dhaka University, the National Museum area and the older neighbourhoods lie a shorter distance to the south. Rooms are grouped into Classic rooms, Club rooms and suites, with Club guests typically receiving lounge privileges. The hotel has a swimming pool, a spa and a fitness centre, along with a range of restaurants and a bar that serve breakfast buffets, international dishes and Bangladeshi cuisine. A business centre and wifi support corporate visitors, and the ballroom-style function spaces of the former Sheraton have long made the property a common venue for conferences and weddings. Service is formal and business-oriented, with the manner expected of an international luxury brand, and staff used to hosting government delegations and visiting executives. Rates of about BDT 22,000 to 50,000 per night place it in the top tier of Dhaka hotels. Guests should plan for traffic around Minto Road, particularly on weekday mornings and evenings, as the surrounding roads carry heavy government and commuter flows. The hotel best suits visitors combining official appointments with time in older parts of the city, and those who prefer central Dhaka to Gulshan's diplomatic setting.