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Intercontinental Jerusalem
« on: October 18, 2017, 08:52:46 AM »
Apparently the mega project next door to the Leonardo Plaza on King George is going to include a 5* Intercontinental Hotel that will (attempt to) compete with the likes of the Waldorf/King David/DC. There will be apartments for sale as well.

Will be a couple of years before completion but exciting news nonetheless.

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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2017, 09:58:47 AM »
That is great news! Source?

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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2017, 10:16:29 AM »
Where did u get that info?

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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2017, 10:58:09 AM »
I heard it would likely be a JW Marriott, but that was a year ago and I'm sure plans changed. My source is pretty close w the project but he did say that negotiations were still underway at that time.

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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2017, 11:00:51 AM »
I heard it would likely be a JW Marriott, but that was a year ago and I'm sure plans changed. My source is pretty close w the project but he did say that negotiations were still underway at that time.
Can you check again?
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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2017, 11:10:33 AM »
I heard it would likely be a JW Marriott, but that was a year ago and I'm sure plans changed. My source is pretty close w the project but he did say that negotiations were still underway at that time.
Funny at some point I heard it was going to be a Ritz as that's more exclusive and on the high end of Marriott

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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2017, 11:11:06 AM »
Funny at some point I heard it was going to be a Ritz as that's more exclusive and on the high end of Marriott
That’s consistent w what I heard. Jw or ritz

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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2017, 12:00:45 PM »
Anyone have a pic of the construction site?
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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2017, 01:26:06 PM »
I hope it's an IC.  Great use of the free night or Ambassador cert. and IHG points are easy enough to accrue.

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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2017, 01:37:14 PM »
Wont say who the source was, but considering the individuals involvement with IHC in Israel, I would say that info is relatively reliable.

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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2017, 03:05:51 PM »
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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2017, 06:29:34 PM »
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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2017, 07:13:07 PM »
Anyone have a pic of the construction site?
This is from the top floor of the plaza on pesach (see the plot where they were setting up underground parking prob on the right).

When I was there rumor was it was a ramada but that made no sense since the tryp is up the block. This makes sense, and I can't wait to enjoy the place in like 5 years...

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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2017, 11:45:51 AM »
Hope for a Marriott or Ritz, have tons of points :)
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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2017, 12:49:48 PM »
Hope for a Marriott or Ritz, have tons of points :)

Original plan was for a Ritz but didn't work out AFAIK

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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2017, 03:09:29 PM »
Wont say who the source was, but considering the individuals involvement with IHC in Israel, I would say that info is relatively reliable.
Can confirm as well. It's not final but very close.

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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2018, 06:25:01 PM »
looks confirmed, if you believe Globes

http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-intercontinental-to-build-hotel-on-jerusalems-king-george-st-1001223906

Well Globes said the Waldorf was sold, and we see how that turned out

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Re: Intercontinental Jerusalem
« Reply #19 on: March 05, 2018, 06:28:13 PM »
Well Globes said the Waldorf was sold, and we see how that turned out
Erm, was it not sold in the end?
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