March 24, 2015

THE PENINSULA BEVERLY HILLS LAUNCHES “TASTEFULLY THAI” TO TRANSPORT GUESTS THROUGH AN AUTHENTIC JOURNEY OF THAI CUISINE, CULTURE AND WELLNESS

This spring guests and Southern California residents will enjoy exquisite Thai cuisines, traditional spa treatments and floral displays from the Land of Smiles

Ideally situated amidst Southern California’s diverse and electric culinary scene, The Peninsula Beverly Hills is presenting “Tastefully Thai,” an exciting showcase of the very best of Thai cuisine, culture and wellness. The Tastefully Thai presentation is part of a global initiative by The Peninsula Hotels to support the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s new global tourism promotion campaign, and to encourage leisure and business visitors to experience the unique charms of The Peninsula Bangkok and the Land of Smiles.

Throughout the month of April, an array of Thai-inspired touches throughout The Peninsula Beverly Hills will greet guests beginning on arrival, as fragrant floral displays reflective of Thai traditions fill the hotel lobby. Guests may indulge in a stylish Thai-themed Afternoon Tea that includes an exclusive offer from the legendary Barneys New York, savour a signature Thai-inspired menu item and cocktail in The Club Bar and enjoy traditional spa treatments, including The Peninsula’s Thai Ceremony massage.

Highlights of the Tastefully Thai season at The Peninsula Beverly Hills include:

Thai-inspired Afternoon Tea. In partnership with the iconic luxury specialty retailer Barneys New York, the time honored Peninsula tradition of Afternoon Tea receives a South East Asian makeover throughout the month of April, featuring a selection of Thai-inspired sweet pastries and savory delicacies. Guests will enjoy a stylish conclusion to this refined experience with an exclusive invitation to Barneys New York at its newly renovated Beverly Hills location for a complimentary beauty makeover followed by a signature cocktail at Freds Beverly Hills, the retailer’s chic eatery.

The Thai Afternoon Tea is offered in the hotel’s Living Room overlooking lush tropical gardens and accompanied by a classical harpist. The menu includes a selection of cakes, pastries and savory sandwiches with Thai-influenced selections such as jackfruit tarts, green tea and pineapple macaroons and red bean sticky rice cakes. Also included is a selection of more than 20 loose-leaf teas, Thai iced tea, a glass of Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, and a signature Peninsula Page Cap Cake.

A portion of the proceeds from each Thai Afternoon Tea and any beauty sales at Barneys New York will be donated to Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), a non-profit organization providing underserved youth with free and exceptional programs in academics, visual arts, music and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education and strengthen their communities.

Signature Spa Indulgence. Thailand is a haven of Oriental wellness excellence, and guests at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa can refresh and rejuvenate body and mind with the Thai Ceremony Massage. This traditional massage is performed on a table and utilizes yoga-like stretches, a variety of massage therapies and herb-filled compresses to relieve deep tension and stress. The Thai Ceremony Massage is priced at $185 for a 60-minute session and $260 for a 90-minute session.

Thai Cuisine. Guests are also invited to experience the complex flavors of Thailand at The Club Bar, which features a Tastefully Thai signature menu item and cocktail. A savory Moo Ping Chicken appetizer is accompanied by Thai chili dipping sauce, and the Chiang Mai cocktail is a refreshing elixir with Bombay Sapphire Gin, cubeb berries, coriander, lemongrass and lemon peel.

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Turndown Treats. Thailand’s tropical fruit flavors are the inspiration for a sumptuous turndown treat of pomelo pate de fruit, tamarind truffle and mango infused home-made marshmallow served in each guest room.

The Tastefully Thai showcase is available throughout the month of April. The Thai Afternoon Tea will be available daily in three seatings at 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made by calling +1 (310) 975 2736. For additional information about The Peninsula Beverly Hills, please visit peninsula.com/beverlyhills.

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About The Peninsula Beverly Hills

The only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star-rated hotel in Southern California for 23 consecutive years, The Peninsula Beverly Hills offers 194 guest rooms, including 38 suites and 16 private villas, nestled among lush tropical gardens in the heart of Beverly Hills. Home to the sumptuous Belvedere, the only AAA Five Diamond-rated restaurant in Los Angeles for 20 consecutive years, The Peninsula Beverly Hills also features The Living Room, where The Peninsula Afternoon Tea is served daily, The Peninsula Spa and The Roof Garden, a refined resort oasis featuring a swimming pool, private cabanas, and outdoor cocktails and dining. The Peninsula Beverly Hills is located at the intersection of Wilshire and South Santa Monica Boulevards, within easy walking distance of Century City and Beverly Hills’ legendary Rodeo Drive. For more information, please visit peninsula.com/beverlyhills.

About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Paris. Projects under development include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower, The Peninsula Office Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 1-5 Grosvenor Place in London, UK, and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.

About Barneys New York

BARNEYS NEW YORK (Barneys) is a luxury specialty retailer renowned for having the most discerning edit from the world’s top designers, including women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, fragrances, and gifts for the home. Barneys' signature sense of wit and style is manifested in its creative advertising campaigns, original holiday themes, and celebrated window displays. Founded as a men's retailer in 1923 in downtown Manhattan, it became an international arbiter of high style for both women and men in the 1970s, renowned for discovering and developing new and innovative design talent. Today, Barneys New York operates flagship stores in New York City, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Seattle, Boston, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Scottsdale along with a preeminent luxury online store, Barneys.com, as well as 21 other stores and outlets across the United States. For more information about Barneys New York, please visit www.Barneys.com and explore its luxury content site, The Window, for an insider's look into the Barneys world: a behind-the-scenes visit with exciting designers, fashion, events, and the Barneys team.

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About Heart Of Los Angeles (HOLA)

In neighborhoods often overrun by poverty, crime and a feeling of hopelessness, Heart of Los Angeles invests in youth to build stronger and healthier communities. Heart of Los Angeles gives some of the city’s most vulnerable youth a chance to succeed in life.From what started 25 years ago with just a handful of kids in a dilapidated gym, HOLA now serves over 2,300 youth, ages 6–24, on a four-building campus in the Rampart District.HOLA has three core academic programs and offers a wide variety of enrichment activities, including a comprehensive music department, a robust visual arts program, premier sports leagues and activities, leadership and healthy living classes, and a cutting edge scientific arts program.www.heartofla.org.

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Jessica Wong
Public Relations Manager
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Telephone: +1 (310) 229 2587
Fax: +1 (310) 788 2319
Email:
Website: peninsula.com/beverlyhills
Facebook: Facebook.com/ThePeninsulaBeverlyHills
Twitter: @ThePeninsulaBH / Ms. Jennifer Evans Gardner
Murphy O’Brien Public Relations
Telephone: +1 (310) 586 7157
E-mail:
Website: murphyobrien.com