Intercity Hotel originated from "The Deutsche Hotels Group." When Intercity Hotel comes to busy China cities, they also must deal with the bustling business trip, in addition to coping with more intensive and cumbersome business flows.
As an original German brand, the hotel is not just a simple brand transfer under the change of cultural geography. We maximize the "business functions" to create "extreme business," which is the difference reflected in the many hotel choices of Intercity Hotels' characteristics to fit China market.
"Time" is the most critical point for business travelers. Visually, the hint of "time" confirms the sense of security of business travelers, warm tone remove the cold business impression.
"Less is More." The design of the Intercity Hotel inherits the German DNA, the function is practical and refined.
"Efficiency," the omnipresent meeting scene, fits the pursuit of "efficiency" and adapts to frequent and immediate business activities.
The guest rooms have an equal proportion of functions (1.washing zone,2.rest and entertainment zone,3.work zone), which can be switched at will.
Bio Founded in 2002 in Shanghai, Vermilion Zhou Design Group has completed over 1,000 projects across diverse spaces. Rooted in a contemporary Oriental perspective, its designs blend tradition with modernity, prioritizing practicality, aesthetics, and human-centred experiences.
With deep expertise in hospitality design, the firm has developed numerous hotel brands, enhancing stays for over 100 million guests. Committed to innovation and excellence, Vermilion Zhou Design Group creates spaces that inspire, enrich, and endure—bringing design’s value and beauty to more people.
Other prizes Intercity Hotel 2023 WIN AWARDS Silver Winner – Hotel & Other Overnight Accommodations 2022 LIV Hospitality Design Awards, Honorable Mention in Interior Design Intercity Bar 2023 LIT Lighting Design Awards – Winner in Bar & Restaurant Lighting Design 2023 Architizer A+Award Special Mention – Hospitality: Bars & Wineries Ji Hotel 2024 Interior Design Best of Year Awards Honoree 2017 Silver A’ Design Award Joya Hotel Joya Hotel Shanghai Xujiahui – 2018 WIN (World Interior News) Awards Joya Hotel Hangzhou – 2020 Interior Design Best of Year Awards Crystal Orange Hote 2023 LIT Lighting Design Awards – Winner in Hospitality Lighting Design 2023 Good Design Award Winner – Construction (Industry & Commercial Facility) 2022 LIV Hospitality Design Awards – Jury's Top Pick & Winner in Interior Design (Hotel – Midscale & Lifestyle) Ni Hao Hotel (Brand Upgrade) 2024 WIN AWARDS Silver Winner – Hotel & Other Overnight Accommodations Rugao Shen Cheng Nursing Home 2023 Good Design Award Winner – Housing (Medium to Large Sized Housing Complex & Cohousing) Jiading Public Library 2016 Elected as Shanghai's Most Beautiful Library 2013 Interior Design Best of Year, Public Space BOY, NY, USA Song Art Museum 2021 Architizer A+Firm Award 2018 ICONIC AWARDS – Innovative Architecture 2018 A’Design Award – Gold 2018 Interior Design's Best of Year Awards 2018 Design Anthology Awards Hai Di Lao Hot Pot Restaurant 2018 German Design Award – Special Mention 2018 iF Design Award H World Group Global Headquarters 2024 Jury Winner – Archello Awards, Office Interior of the Year (Large Category) YIN XI Teahouse 2024 IES Illumination Award of Merit – Interior Lighting Design 2023 LIT Lighting Design Awards – Winner in Interior Architectural Illumination Green Massage 2022 WIN AWARDS – Gold in Leisure & Entertainment (Spas, Health Clubs, Gyms) 2022 A+Awards – Special Mention in Architecture + Light
