InterContinental Luanda Miramar

The InterContinental brand makes good on its name by installing similarly world-class luxury hotels on six out of seven continents, and in Luanda, the capital of Angola, they’re the first of the world’s global luxury brands to arrive on the scene. The prestigious Miramar district is, among other things, the city’s embassy district, and in fact the InterContinental is practically right next door to the American embassy.

Inside the hotel you’ll find 377 rooms and suites that are crisp and contemporary, each one featuring its own palette of a single saturated color against dazzling white. The beds are plush, the desks are functional, and the bathrooms are spa-like in their extravagance. And the views — this 24-story structure towers virtually alone over Miramar, and from the upper floors you can see for miles in every direction.

It’s got more meeting and events space than any hotel in town, as well as an outdoor swimming pool with an expansive deck, served by the Peri Peri Grill & Bar; the other food and beverage venues take a fittingly intercontinental approach, from Portuguese and Angolan fare at Curadoria to French classics at Le Petit Choux and Spanish tapas at La Boqueria.