Review: InterContinental Dhaka

InterContinental Dhaka

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Date of stay: October 16-17, 2025
Address: G, 1 Minto Rd. Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh

Room: Booked Classic room

Nightly Rate: $135 with breakfast for 1 person

How to get here: From Dhaka International Airport, best is to take a taxi. 

Video on YouTube

Hotel Exterior

Hotel exterior and entrance

Airport Shuttle Bus

I took advantage of the airport shuttle bus for $30 plus taxes for one way. This is a shared bus and has a scheduled time of departure (I had 10am booked).

Reception & Lobby

Reception

Lobby

Lobby seating

Lobby seating

Elevators & Hallway

Elevators, the highest floor is 10th floor.

Hallway

Classic Room, 606

King bed

Welcome amenity (thank you InterCon Dhaka)

Phone, writing kit

TV, mini bar, work desk

There was a youtube app on the TV but I could not proceed as everything was in Bangladeshi.

Complimentary bottles of water

Luggage rack

Minibar, complimentary coffee and tea

Minibar price list

Closet with bathrobe, slippers, safe, iron, ironing board

The bathroom had the Byredo toiletries in big dispensers. Bottles of water were also available.

Dental kits, shaving kit, vanity kit, etc.

Walk-in shower

Aside from the walk-in shower, there was also a bathtub.

Toilet with bidet function

Orientation map

Vie of Minto Road.

Breakfast Buffet @ Elements, 6-10:30am (ground floor)

Seating

Below are some photos from the buffet. The offering was extensive and of high quality.

Vegetable dumpling

Chicken dumpling

Vegetable noodles, chicken chili

Samousa

Fried rice

The usual beef bacon, potatoes, baked beans, grilled fish and egg station were also available.

Fresh juices, lassi

Amenities & Outlets

Outdoor pool, 2nd floor (temperature controlled).

Fitness center, 2nd floor

Cafe Social, ground floor

Aqua Deck, 2nd floor

Drinks list

My dinner (chicken wings with fries) was very good!

The Amber Room

They also have The Amber Room which is a steakhouse and Opus Lounge and Bar.

Restroom, ground floor

Accessible toilet, ground floor

CONCLUSION

The InterContinental Dhaka was the first 5-star hotel in Dhaka. It was built in 1966 and recently had some renovations. I have to say that I really liked my stay here: the room was modern and had all I needed. The Byredo toiletries were a plus (they also have it at the Conrad London St. James, Waldorf Astoria Lusail and InterCon Bahrain). The pool was beautiful although I was not able to try it. Breakfast buffet had a plethora of food from different regions and all were of high quality. Lastly, the staff were all helpful and friendly. Sadly, the shuttle bus to the airport was delayed. After reminding them that a 10-minute delay for a 5-star hotel is not acceptable, they immediately rectified it. Overall, a great stay in Dhaka!