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| Niccolo Changsha officially opened its doors on 29 October 2018 |
Niccolo Changsha officially opened its doors on
29 October 2018, ushering in a new
era of impeccable hospitality and effortless luxury in the capital city of
Hunan Province. In signature Niccolo style, Niccolo Changsha occupies a
desirable, highly-prized address – crowning the uppermost floors of the new
93-storey Changsha IFS Tower 1, in the heart of Furong district’s entertainment
and business hub.
Niccolo Changsha is the fourth luxury hotel in
the Niccolo collection from Hong Kong-based hospitality management company,
Wharf Hotels. The opening was celebrated with a symbolic ribbon-cutting
ceremony for dignitaries and officials.
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Standing from left to right to officiate the ceremony were:
Mr Thomas Salg, Vice President Operations, Wharf Hotels
Mr Kevin Chan, Director, The Wharf (Holdings) Limited
Ms
Doreen Lee, Vice Chairman and Executive Director, The Wharf (Holdings) Limited
Mr
Qiu Jixing, Vice Mayor of Changsha
Mr
Wang Yuli, Director, People’s Political Consultative Conference of Hunan
Province
Ms
Helen Yip, Director, Hong Kong SAR Liaison Office in Hunan
Mr
Yu Xinfan, Secretary of The District Party Committee of Furong District Party
Committee of Changsha
Dr Jennifer Cronin,
President, Wharf Hotels
Ms
Aryna Choi, Director & General Manager, Changsha IFS, Wharf China Estates
Limited
Mr
Jorgen Christensen, General Manager, Niccolo Changsha
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Ms Doreen Lee, Vice Chairman and Executive
Director of The Wharf (Holdings) Limited, Mr Kevin Chan, Director of The Wharf
(Holdings) Limited, Dr Jennifer Cronin, President of Wharf Hotels, Mr Thomas
Salg, Vice President Operations of Wharf Hotels and Mr Jorgen Christensen,
General Manager of Niccolo Changsha, officiated the opening ceremony, alongside
Ms Aryna Choi, Director of Changsha IFS and General Manager of Wharf China Estates
Limited. Among other distinguished guests in attendance were Changsha
government officials Mr Wang Yuli, Director of the People’s Political
Consultative Conference of Hunan Province, Ms Helen Yip, Director of Hong Kong
SAR Liaison Office in Hunan, Mr Qiu Jixing, Vice Mayor of Changsha People’s
Government and Mr Yu Xinfan, Secretary of Furong District Party Committee,
amongst other government leaders.
“It is my great pleasure to greet our very first
guests and officially welcome everybody to Niccolo Changsha. We are honoured to
command a landmark hotel and prestigious location in the heart of this vibrant
city. We look forward to ensuring that Niccolo Changsha will be recognised as
the city’s leading hotel, delivering impeccable hospitality with Niccolo’s
uncompromising promise of ‘New Encounters, Timeless Pleasures’,” said Mr
Christensen.
“We would like to congratulate Jorgen and his team on the successful
opening of Niccolo Changsha today. The vision to open our first Niccolo hotel
in Chengdu in 2015 ahead of other major players quickly established Niccolo as
an ideal destination for new entrepreneurs, leaders in style, fashion, design
and society. Today, Niccolo Chengdu continues to be the market leader, paving
the way for Niccolo Chongqing and Niccolo Changsha in the group’s fast-growing
collection of luxury hotels,” said Dr Cronin.
In addition to its notable heritage, Changsha
has emerged as a thriving commercial, manufacturing, tourism and transportation
centre in central and western China. As an early adopter of the luxury hotel
space in Changsha, the group is at the forefront of bringing the Niccolo experience
and its award-winning culture to a new market, offering sophisticated,
international standards of hospitality for global travellers and local
residents.
The city’s and central China’s tallest hotel,
Niccolo Changsha is situated between levels 86 to 93 of the 452-metre-tall
landmark Changsha IFS Tower One. Defining the heart of the Wuyi CBD along
lively Jiefang West Road, the hotel is an integral part of Changsha IFS and
wholly owned by The Wharf (Holdings) Limited, renowned for its mixed-use
projects comprising luxury hotels, corporate offices, residences and luxury
retail.
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Commanding scenic views of the Changsha skyline
and Xiang River, Niccolo Changsha offers 243 contemporary chic rooms and
spectacular suites, which reflect the captivating sense of welcoming service
and fashion-inspired mystique of Niccolo.
The art of dining is celebrated at the new hotel
with three sky-high dining and social destinations: Niccolo Kitchen, The Tea
Lounge and BAR 93.
Masterfully designed to host the city’s
glitterati and A-list events, Niccolo Changsha offers glamorous conference and
event venues including the Niccolo Ballroom, the jewel-box venue The
Conservatory and level 92 function areas for events that combine sophistication
and spectacle as well as inspiring views. Relaxation and wellbeing await at the
wellness centre on level 6, featuring an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre
and The Spa at Niccolo.
Guests are welcome to be amongst the first to
experience Niccolo Changsha. Reservations may be made at +86 731 8895 8888 or niccolohotels.com.
About Wharf Hotels
The Spirit of Discovery
Emanating
the spirit of discovery, Wharf Hotels, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wharf
(Holdings) Ltd, is based in Hong Kong and currently operates 17 owned or
managed hotels under Niccolo or Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong, China and the
Philippines. Niccolo Hotels was added to the group’s portfolio in 2015 as the
new luxury collection, positioning the brand as contemporary chic. The Murray,
Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, opened in January 2018 as the brand's flagship
hotel, with 1 new Niccolo hotel currently under development in China following
successful openings in Chengdu, Chongqing and Changsha. Marco Polo’s
international deluxe hotels in established locations within China, Hong Kong
and the Philippines maintain their ethos to explore, discover and experience a
destination, drawing on the philosophies of their namesake, Marco Polo: an
adventurer, a traveller, an entrepreneur and a connoisseur of culture - just as
Marco Polo’s modern travellers are today. Further details are available at wharfhotels.com.
About Niccolo Changsha
New Encounters. Timeless Pleasures.
Niccolo
Changsha is located in Hunan capital’s premier address in Furong District entertainment
and business hub. Open in October 2018, the hotel offers 243 contemporary urban
chic rooms and spectacular suites between the 86th and 92nd
floors of Changsha IFS Tower One. Situated in the most vibrant part of the
city, the hotel’s facilities include contemporary function and meeting spaces
offering scenic views of the city and Xiang river, elaborate conference and
social event venues including The Conservatory, the luxurious Niccolo Ballroom,
a sophisticated Tea Lounge, Bar 93, Niccolo Kitchen, The Spa at Niccolo and
Fitness Centre. Reservations may be made at niccolohotels.com.
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