FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2016
BEST HOTEL IN THE WORLD FOR SERVICE:
THE PENINSULA HONG KONG WINS AT
CONDÉ NAST READERS TRAVELLER AWARDS 2016
The iconic Peninsula Hong Kong collects the ultimate accolade for its renowned service at the 19th Condé Nast Traveller Readers Awards during a stylish celebration in London this week. Each year, tens of thousands of discerning travellers vote for their favourite hotels around the world, making these some of the most credible and respected travel awards in the UK.
The Peninsula Hong Kong won “Best Hotel in the World for Service”, and was cited as a sure-fire winner for setting the standard for a level of service aspired to by luxury hotels globally.
Regional Vice-President of The Peninsula Hotels andGeneral Manager of The Peninsula Hong Kong, Ms Rainy Chan, commented on the prestigious win:
“Here at The Peninsula Hong Kong, we are elated to have been recognised by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller UK as the exemplar of the best service in the world. As the oldest hotel in Hong Kong, we take pride in upholding our reputation for iconic service; a shared achievement with this great city we call home.”
In addition, The Peninsula Hong Kong gleaned a runner up award in the ‘Overseas Business Hotel’ category, for its expertise in ensuring the smooth-running of trips for business travellers.
In this, the 150th anniversary year of The Peninsula’s parent company, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, this superlative set of awards reflects the group-wide commitment to excellence in hospitality.
BEST HOTEL IN THE WORLD FOR SERVICE: THE PENINSULA HONG KONG WINS AT CONDE NAST READERS TRAVELLER AWARDS 2016 – 2
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About The Peninsula Hong Kong
Known as the legendary "Grande Dame of the Far East", The Peninsula Hong Kong is the oldest hotel in the city, and seamlessly blends the best Eastern and Western hospitality in an atmosphere of classical grandeur and timeless elegance. A stay at the hotel allows you to re-live the glamour of travel of a by-gone era and explore the many antiques and historical artifacts on display around the hotel, as well as relish all modern comforts and the latest in intuitive, in-room tablet technology which provides personalised service in 11 languages. The hotel is located at the southern tip of the Kowloon Peninsula, (giving its name to the 10 Peninsula hotels around the world), and is in prime position, overlooking the scenic harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui. Stylish shopping and engaging entertainment is within walking distance while the Star Ferry and speedy Mass Transit Railway nearby provide seamless access to the business and shopping districts of Central, SoHo, Admiralty and Wan Chai.
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.
For further information, please contact:
Ms Winvy Lung
Director of Public Relations
The Peninsula Hong Kong
Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Telephone : +852 2696 6608
Fax : +852 2696 6633
E-mail :
Website : www.peninsula.com
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