The World of Hospitality Issue 33 2019 | Page 60

60 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY ST. REGIS HONG KONG St. Regis Hong Kong Opening on 11th April 2019, a curated mansion that redefines the St. Regis legacy for the 21st century The St. Regis Hong Kong is located in the heart of historic Wan Chai on Hong Kong island with its skyscrapers, high-end shopping and commercial buildings, within easy walking distance of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, as well as Victoria Harbour. A residentially inspired retreat designed for business travellers and culture seekers, the 27-story St. Regis Hong Kong offers 129 exquisitely appointed guest rooms and suites, many with stunning views across Victoria Harbor and Kowloon Bay. Design Aesthetic André Fu, visionary and award- winning interior designer of the St. Regis Hong Kong, blends the timeless elegance of the St. Regis brand to the silhouettes of Hong Kong’s architectural and cultural diversity. The St. Regis Hong Kong reflects the hallmarks of his signature modern style with simple, natural materials and interwoven textures, and an unmistakable understated elegance drawing on the historical legacy of the original St. Regis and local elements of Hong Kong’s heritage and culture. André Fu’s talent extends to his own designs such as large, pendant light features created in collaboration with Lasvit, which hang in the main lobby. Live Exquisite Some of the largest guest rooms in the city measuring upwards of 50 square meters, the hotel’s 129 elegant and well-appointed guest rooms include 17 luxurious signature suites. Each offers supremely comfortable St. Regis beds with crisp Frette linens, warm wood flooring and accents, deep soaking bathtubs, and expansive windows with harbor and city views. State-of-the-art entertainment technologies and high-speed Internet access typify the experience. Floor- to-ceiling windows reveal the Hong Kong’s cosmopolitan city life. Accessible guest rooms have a 32 inch wide opening. The intimate size of the hotel provides the perfect setting to offer personalized and anticipatory St. Regis Butler Service, the hallmark of the St. Regis experience. Exceptional Dining & Entertainment L’Envol L’Envol offers an inventive interpretation of French haute cuisine, incorporating the use of selected ingredients and produce from France and Asia.. The sophisticated dining room perfectly encapsulates Parisian flair in an opulent and feminine palette of beige, white and gold with pastel marble and brushed bronze, reflecting Michelin-starred Chef Olivier Elzer’s contemporary culinary compositions. Bringing over 20 years of experience, he has previously led Pierre and L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon to two and three Michelin stars respectively