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| Source: Wharf Hotels. The Murray, Hong Kong. |
Wharf
Hotels announces the opening of The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel,
as the group's latest flagship Niccolo property and a new addition to
the luxury contemporary chic collection by Wharf Hotels.
As
one of eight historic landmarks under the Conserving Central initiative
introduced by the Hong Kong government in 2013, The Murray has almost 50 years of history. The landmark building is located in the heart of the city in Central, Hong
Kong, and celebrated as a pioneering example
of sustainability. Designed with deeply recessed square windows, its
ground-breaking energy efficiency concept is still applauded today - decades
later. These windows have been enlarged and now create a
magnificent picture frame for city skylines and garden vistas.
The
Murray includes 336 sophisticated suites and guestrooms spanning 25
floors, with over 75% at 50 sq m or larger. Interiors are embellished
with natural fabrics and stone, leather and plush textiles creating a
contemporary chic sanctuary and sophisticated ambience.
Said Dr Jennifer Cronin, President, Wharf
Hotels: “Niccolo Hotels was launched as a new luxury hotel concept with
Niccolo Chengdu three years ago, where it soon became one of the leading
hotels in the city, followed by Chongqing in September 2017 where
Niccolo Chongqing is making its mark as a sky hotel*. Niccolo’s Changsha
and Suzhou will also open sky hotels in the next two years.
“As
a Hong Kong based hotel group, we are indeed proud to bring Niccolo’s
flagship to life where the story really began. We are extremely excited
to be able to evolve the legacy of the past from an iconic city
landmark, to a new destination for luxury hotel experiences of the
future. Under the leadership of Duncan Palmer, MD, The
Murray will become one of the great hotels of the world for which Hong
Kong will be extremely proud.”
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| Source: Wharf Hotels. A suite in The Murray, Hong Kong. |
For
gourmands, The Murray will offer five restaurants and bars led by a
world-class culinary and mixology team, including a modern European
restaurant - The Tai Pan; an elegant venue - the Garden Lounge; a Wall
Street-inspired bar in Murray Lane; a rooftop bar and restaurant -
Popinjays, and the Michelin-starred Cantonese
restaurant, Guo Fu Lou.
Complementing
its banqueting expertise, The Murray will present over 1,900 sq m of meeting and event spaces designed for lifestyle and corporate occasions. The Niccolo Room on the 25th floor adds to the list of the city’s most
desirable event spaces for banquets and conferences with a
capacity of 240 seated guests or receptions for up to 350. Additionally,
there are six smaller boardrooms all featuring natural light.
Foster
+ Partners has honoured the building’s rich history by retaining its
signature features, including the former driveway that circled the
building beneath the property's three-storey arches. The
one-of-a-kind space will transform into a semi-alfresco venue named The
Arches that can host up to 350 guests, overlooking Hong Kong
Park, the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, and St John’s Cathedral. The Arches is expected to provide a stylish setting for fashion shows and luxury automotive
showcases, exhibitions, cocktail parties and social gatherings.
Details:
The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel is at
22 Cotton Tree Drive
Central, Hong Kong
Central, Hong Kong
Call +852 3141 8888 with enquiries
*A sky hotel is a hotel that is situated within a skyscraper, typically on higher floors.
