Luxury Hotel Built in Former Quarry Set to Open in China

The 18-story hotel has been built into the side of a huge hole in the ground left by a former pit mine.

Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel

AP

Shanghai (AP) -- A luxury hotel opening outside Shanghai is offering guests with deep pockets the chance of a very deep sleep.

The 18-story Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel has been built into the side of a huge hole in the ground left by a former pit mine. Sixteen of its floors are below ground level, looking out onto the rest of the former quarry. Two floors are underwater.