Some names open doors. Regent opens very few — eleven hotels in the world, from Victoria Harbour to the marina of Porto Montenegro.
In Jakarta, the same name is on your front door.
No — Regent and InterContinental are two different luxury brands, but they share the same parent: IHG Hotels & Resorts. InterContinental is IHG’s flagship luxury brand; IHG positions Regent “at the top end of the luxury segment”. IHG acquired 51% of Regent Hotels & Resorts on 2 July 2018 for USD 39 million. Regent Residences Jakarta is managed by Regent Hotels & Resorts, not by InterContinental.
What is the difference between Regent and InterContinental?
Regent and InterContinental are separate brands inside the same group. IHG calls InterContinental “the world’s largest luxury brand” and positions Regent “at the top end of the luxury segment”. In 2023 the former InterContinental Hong Kong reopened as Regent Hong Kong.
| Regent Hotels & Resorts | InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | |
|---|---|---|
| Parent group | IHG Hotels & Resorts | IHG Hotels & Resorts |
| Founded | 1970, by Robert H. Burns | 4 April 1946, by Juan Trippe, founder of Pan Am |
| IHG positioning | “Top end of the luxury segment” | “The world’s largest luxury brand” |
| Part of IHG since | 2018 — 51% stake acquired 2 July 2018 (USD 39 million); additional 25% in 2026 | 1998 |
| Scale | 11 hotels open in 9 countries | 200+ hotels worldwide |
| Jakarta | Regent Residences Jakarta (open since 2019); Regent Hotel Jakarta (around 2027) | Separate InterContinental-branded hotels |
Why do people link Regent Residences Jakarta with InterContinental?
Because the parent company is called InterContinental Hotels Group — IHG. Regent Residences Jakarta is often described as “by InterContinental Hotels Group”, and that shortens to “by InterContinental” in listings. The correct description: managed by Regent Hotels & Resorts, a brand of IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Who has owned Regent since 1970?
Regent was founded in 1970 by Robert H. Burns, with co-founders Georg Rafael and Adrian Zecha joining later. Ownership passed through several hands before IHG:
| Year | Ownership event |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Founded by Robert H. Burns (joint venture with Japan’s Tokyu Group) |
| 1992 | Four Seasons acquires the company |
| 1998 | Carlson acquires the Regent name |
| 2010 | Formosa International Hotels acquires the business |
| 2018 | IHG acquires 51% for USD 39 million |
| 2026 | IHG acquires an additional 25% |
What does IHG ownership mean for Regent Residences Jakarta owners?
Owners of Regent Residences Jakarta receive IHG Diamond Elite membership from day one — privileges usable at IHG hotels worldwide, including InterContinental properties. Day-to-day management is by Regent Hotels & Resorts. The Regent hotel below the residences is scheduled to open around 2027.
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Which other luxury brands does IHG own?
IHG’s brand portfolio opens with Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Kimpton and Hotel Indigo, ahead of brands such as Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn — more than 20 brands in total. Regent is the group’s top-end luxury brand, with an ambition of 40 hotels worldwide.
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At a glance
Written by Berjaya Global Makmur — Jakarta Apartments by Berjaya, PT Berjaya Global Makmur. Advisory for ultra-luxury residences in Jakarta CBD, SCBD, Kuningan and Dharmawangsa, serving buyers from Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, the GCC, Europe and Australia. Last Updated: 28 September 2026.
