The New Five-Star Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East……100 Days to Go!

Hong Kong, 21 June 2012 – Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, the new 5-star hotel owned by Sun Hung Kai Properties and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is gearing up for opening on 28 September 2012.

A new era of hospitality will begin in Tseung Kwan O, the 359-room, 47-storey hotel, conveniently located atop Tseung Kwan O MTR station and PopCorn shopping mall. Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East will be the first ever five star hotel in Tseung Kwan O and will position itself as a hotel for “Strivers”, business travellers who are “Traveling for Success”.

Together with Holiday Inn Express Hong Kong Kowloon East which is scheduled to be opened on 26 October 2012, bringing business luxury and the best value for money together in a vibrant, convenient location. Tseung Kwan O is situated at the mid-point between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, offering easy access to Kowloon East, Hong Kong's new central business district.

The contemporary design of the hotel led by a team of leading interior design professionals from Richards Basmajian, integrates Crowne Plaza’s signature design in a rich palette of colours, textures, patterns and fabrics to create a refreshing and visually stimulating effect.

All 359 rooms and suites offer magnificent views. Room sizes range from 30sqm to 90sqm floor area with a unique ceiling height of 2.85 metres. Combine the use of dark wood and glass matched with clean-cut lines and contemporary furnishings, in earth tone colours to give a warm, yet relaxed atmosphere. An abstract graphic of nature on the wall behind the bed and featuring a vanity artwork print on special finish mirror, creating a strikingly artistic touch to the room.

All rooms are equipped with top-notch facilities for guests’ convenience, including a 40” high-definition Sharp LED TV, iHome docking station with Bluetooth speaker, alarm clock and radio, ergonomic desk chair by Herman Miller, Simmons mattress, RFID door lock and high-speed wireless internet.

One of the hotel’s signature features will be the Grand Ballroom, one of the largest pillar-less ballrooms in Hong Kong with 1,030 square meters and a 6.75-meter high ceiling, able to host a sit down banquet for 80 tables. The hotel also has 8 Diamond Rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offering natural daylight. An outdoor Wedding Garden surrounded by lush greenery creates a relaxing oasis for wedding receptions.

Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East offers a variety of exquisite dining experiences. The Chef’s Table, invites guests to share the magic of culinary creation in the comfort of the Chef’s own home, tantalizing the palate with the tempting taste of international buffets and an extensive “East meets West” a la carte menu.

The contemporary Tze Yuet Heen Cantonese restaurant will serve dim sum and authentic Chinese delicacies in an intimate yet elegant setting. A rich shade of purple and gold incorporating the beauty of nature with wall furnishings imitating mountain landscapes and Chinese brush paintings of goldfish and lotus leaves on ceiling decorations and partitions.

Located on the top floor is Cielo – Club Lounge, Bar and Restaurant with an outdoor patio, overlooking the panoramic views and offering great Italian food and a unique bar experience.

The luxury spa, Sense of Touch will have seven private garden bungalows, offering a range of holistic, beauty, health and wellness treatments that allows guests to re-energize after a hectic day and re-discover the pleasures of life. Soothe the stress away in a 24-meter outdoor swimming pool or work out in a fully equipped Fitness Centre.

Conveniently located atop Tseung Kwan O MTR station and PopCorn shopping mall, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East provides an easy starting point to travel freely around the city. Just minutes drive from many of Hong Kong’s famed shopping and leisure venues, 20 minutes from Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and a short 45-minute drive from Hong Kong International Airport. While access to the bustling city life of downtown Hong Kong is simple and easy, taking a break from the crowds is just a short drive away to the tranquil shores of Sai Kung, a laid-back paradise for seafood lovers known as the “Backyard of Hong Kong”.

With its great location, beautiful rooms, excellent business infrastructure and superior service, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East has been designed to meet the needs of business and leisure travellers.

ABOUT

Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East is located atop the Tseung Kwan O MTR station and PopCorn shopping mall. The hotel is just minute drive from many of Hong Kong’s famed shopping and leisure venues, 20 minutes from Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and a short 45-minute drive from Hong Kong International Airport.

All 359 guest rooms and suites offer excellent city views, features five Club floors and a total of 2,400sqm of event space. The unique Grand Ballroom is one of the largest in Hong Kong with a 6.75-meter high ceiling. Gourmet choices ranged from the buffet restaurant, the Chinese restaurant and a roof-top Italian restaurant. Other facilities include a lobby lounge, fitness centre, spa and a 24-meter outdoor swimming pool.

Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East
3 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
Press Contact:
Josephine Tang, Director of Communications
Tel: (852) 2673 1939 Ext 139
Email: josephine.tang@cptko.com
Web: www.crowneplaza.com/kowlooneast

This release was published on openPR.