InterContinental Hong Kong is expected to close for a major renovation in the first quarter of 2019, with the entire renovation taking 12-16 months.
The total transformation will span all guest rooms and suites including bathrooms, all public areas, restaurants and event venues, as well as a redesign of the building façade with a contemporary new look.
The hotel's restaurants and event venues are anticipated to reopen in the evenings from late summer 2019. Yan Toh Heen, InterContinental Hong Kong's two-Michelin star Cantonese restaurant, will remain open for dinner throughout the renovation.
Curiosity Inc., the Tokyo-based studio founded by Lead Designer Gwenael Nicolas, has been appointed to redesign and complete the transformation of the hotel's guest rooms and suites, as well as the hotel's iconic lobby.
Curiosity's client list reads like a “who's who” of the world's most celebrated luxury retail brands – Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Berluti to name a few.
“For over three decades our hotel has enjoyed a loyal following of guests not only because of our acclaimed dining, accommodations and harbour views, but also because of the outstanding service by our dedicated employees. As such, our employees will be part of our exciting renovation journey, so that we can maintain the exceptionally high service levels of our hotel and Michelin restaurants,” said Claus Pedersen, General Manager, InterContinental Hong Kong.
“InterContinental Hong Kong has always had a special place in the hearts of the local community here as the diamond in the 'Pearl of the Orient'. We are thrilled and committed to return the property back to its glory days as one of the best hotels in the world. Following this exciting transformation, InterContinental Hong Kong will once again become a contemporary, iconic hotel for global travellers and will thrive as a world class destination,” concluded Kenneth Gaw, President and Managing Principal of Gaw Capital Partners and Managing Director of Pioneer Global Group.
Gaw Capital Partners led the acquisition of this hotel on behalf of a consortium of investors in 2015, including Pioneer Global Group.
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