Swire Hotels' The Upper House to be Preferred Hotels & Resorts first hotel in Hong Kong (China)
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Swire Hotels' The Upper House to be Preferred Hotels & Resorts first hotel in Hong Kong (China)
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Category: Asia Pacific - China - Industry economy
- New brands / Affiliations
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-06-11
Part of the ultimate luxury collection of Preferred Hotel Group
Preferred Hotel Group is pleased to announce its newest member - The Upper House - part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts collection of luxury properties, featuring more than 185 of the world's most desirable destinations and newly discovered havens.
Opening in October 2009, The Upper House, conveniently located in the business district of Pacific Place in Admiralty, Hong Kong Island's premier integrated commercial and retail complex, offers a range of efficient public transportation options at its doorstep. The intimate 117 guestroom hotel is designed using natural materials, distinctive sculptures, and original artwork. The contemporary Oriental design provides a feeling of residential calmness and understated luxury.
The hotel's 117 guestrooms, including 21 suites and two penthouses, all feature scenic harbour or island views and start at 730 sq ft - among the largest guestrooms in Hong Kong. Baths of over 300 sq ft are framed with panoramic windows and come with walk-in rain showers, separate dressing areas, and deep soaking baths. Guests will enjoy the complimentary in-room bar, dual temperature wine fridge, espresso machine, wireless Internet access, and 2.1 surround sound with connectivity to PC, camcorder, and MP3. The hotel will be the first in Hong Kong to provide Lexus hybrid cars for airport transfers.
The restaurant - Café Gray Deluxe, a 21st century 'grand café' located on the 49th floor overlooking Victoria Harbour - marks the return of celebrated chef Gray Kunz from New York to Hong Kong with his unique style of European classics and signature dishes from the finest kitchens of Europe, Asia, and the United States. The vibrant restaurant is highlighted by a 14 metre long open kitchen and an equally long bar. The outdoor lawn on the 6th floor and the warm and inviting Sky Lounge on the 49th floor are both intriguing venues.
"This partnership solidifies the Preferred Hotels and Resorts brand presence in Asia as our first member hotel in Hong Kong. A sister hotel of the award winning The Opposite House in Beijing, we are thrilled to be partnering with Swire Hotels on another outstanding property which will undoubtedly be one of Hong Kong's finest luxury hotels. The Upper House will be a significant addition to the brand network where we already have member hotels in key Asian cities including Beijing, Tokyo, New Delhi, Jakarta, Shanghai and Singapore," said Mark Simmons, Area Managing Director - Asia, Preferred Hotel Group.
"Leveraging the network of Preferred Hotel Group, The Upper House will be showcased as a highly individualised hotel with a dynamic restaurant. We are confident that our partnership will add synergy and value to our hotel," said Dean Winter, General Manager of The Upper House.
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