This holiday season, InterContinental Hong Kong is planning a programme of festive dining -- all showcasing the hotel's spectacular views of the glittering Hong Kong skyline and award-winning cuisine and service. Enjoy our breathtaking panoramic views of Hong Kong Island with its kaleidoscope of Christmas lights, as the dramatic backdrop for holiday dining in our five stylish restaurants and stunning Lobby Lounge.

From our Festive Season “10,000 Reasons to Visit Hong Kong” accommodation offer to I-Spa's  Invigorating & Reviving Festive “Smooth & Soothe” and “Radiance & Vitality” Treatments and  Festive Cooking Classes, Christmas Carolers and a New Year's Eve Countdown Party in the Lobby, InterContinental Hong Kong is The Place to celebrate the festive season.

In December, help us build the hotel's Gingerbread House by purchasing personalised Gingerbread Bricks with proceeds benefitting New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.

For holiday gift giving, InterContinental Hong Kong also offers a range of Signature Holiday Hampers featuring stylish carry-cases filled with festive gourmet items.

Help Us Build a “New Life” Gingerbread House to Improve the Lives of Others

During the holiday season, InterContinental Hong Kong is once again supporting the New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, which provides a comprehensive range of quality community-based rehabilitation services for people in recovery from mental illness.

Launching on Monday, November 30th, a huge “New Life” Gingerbread House will be on display in the InterContinental Hong Kong Lobby.  Open to the public, everyone is encouraged to help build our Gingerbread House by purchasing personalised Gingerbread Bricks on which your name or company logo will be showcased in icing. All proceeds from the sale of the Gingerbread Bricks will benefit New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.

Personalised Gingerbread Bricks can be purchased for HK$388 (for the front of the house), HK$288 (for the back of the house) or HK$188 (for the sides of the house).

Other holiday initiatives in support of “New Life” includethe hotel's “New Life” Holiday Hamper which features products from the New Life Healthy Living Specialty / Organic Shop, with all proceeds donated to the New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.

On sale throughout the hotel for HK$100 is a special InterContinental Hong Kong Holiday Gingerbread Man, with a Gingerbread Cookie freshly baked by New Life Service Users. All proceeds from the sale of the stuffed Gingerbread Men will go to theNew Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.

The Lobby Lounge Festive Season Afternoon Tea Set

The Festive Tea Set by the hotel's Executive Pastry Chef Cyril Dupuis will feature:

-       A Christmas Ball made of Caramel/Chocolate/Coffee

-       A Vanilla/Blueberry “Log "

-       A Chestnut/Rum custard "Ski Eclair " 

-       A Taro/Coconut “Pearl” Macaroon"

-       A Pistachio/Cardamon/Passion fruit "Tree"

-       A basket of Ginger Bread and Traditional Scones served with Devonshire Clotted Cream, Earl Grey Tea Jelly & Strawberry Jam.

-       Mini Ice Cream Cones (passed around)

HK$608 for 2 persons: Monday-Friday, excluding Public Holidays

HK$628 for 2 persons: Saturday and Sunday

HK$648 for 2 persons, December 24-27

Cyril has also created a special Festive Season Dessert which is available on the Lobby Lounge's a la carte menu throughout December (HK$175). His Chocolate Christmas Tree is made of a Double Chocolate Brownie & Sponge cake with a glaze of Chocolate Ganache (70% cacao), decorated with "crispy pearls" and star chocolate chips, gold leaf and vanilla sauce.

Holiday “Cooking with the Culinary Stars” Classes at InterContinental Hong Kong

Master the techniques for making Festive Dishes with our Michelin star chefs in December.

All classes are 10:30am - 2:30pm and include a 3-course menu, followed by lunch with wine for HK$1,888 per person  + 10% service charge.

Saturday, November 28 & Saturday, December 5 - NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong Executive Chef Sean Mell shares recipes for dishes with Wagyu Beef, the most exclusive beef in the world.  Learn to make Wagyu Sushi, Wagyu Gyoza (Dumplings) and Wagyu Steak with a selection of Nobu sauces.

Saturday, December 12 - SPOON by Alain Ducasse Executive Chef Stéphane Gortina shares his recipes for Festive Season Dishes including Brocolli-Scallop-Caviar Composition, Poached Bresse Hen Chicken with “Albufera” Sauce

Saturday December 19 –  BAKING CLUB: SPOON by Alain Ducasse Pastry Chef Olivier Lannes teaches how to make Festive Season Desserts including Christmas Logs, Christmas Mendiants and Preserved Kumquat.   

 

Holiday Cheer with our Children's Christmas Choir in the Lobby Lounge

The Lobby Lounge is Hong Kong's most dramatic and panoramic venue to view the spectacular holiday lights on the Hong Kong skyline while listening to traditional Carols.

On the evenings of December 20 and December 24 & 25, enjoy Christmas Carols performed by School Choirs in the Lobby Lounge.  On December 20 & 25, the Christmas Choir will perform from 6:00pm – 6:45pm and 7:00pm – 7:45pm. On Christmas Eve, enjoy the Christmas Carolers from 7:00pm – 7:45pm and 8:00pm – 8:45pm.

The Lobby Lounge offers a dramatic setting for the start and finish of festive season gatherings. Throughout December, relax over our Festive Cocktails and our signature “V-Sips”, in the Lobby Lounge and enjoy the music of our resident vocalist Rifky Umara from Sri Lanka, who performs a repertoire blending musical genres including pop, jazz and soul (Tuesdays to Sundays from 9:00pm).

 

Holiday Lunch at THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill

THE popular STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill, which is usually open for lunch only on Saturdays and Sundays, will then open its doors for a special Festive Lunch from Monday, December 21st through December 31st. The Festive Lunch includes the elaborate Salad Bar, selection of chargrilled meat and seafood, plus an elaborate dessert buffet. There are two pricing options – one which is inclusive of free-flowing Champagne and red wine and the other with free-flowing orange juice and soft drinks.

 

STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill: Festive Weekday Semi-Buffet Lunch

December 21-23 / December 28-31:

Monday-Friday: Festive Season Semi-Buffet Lunch

With free-flowing Champagne and red wine: HK$898 per adult

With free-flowing fresh orange juice and soft drinks:  HK$698 / HK$598 per child

 

STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill: Festive Weekend Semi-Buffet Lunch

Saturdays & Sundays throughout December

With free-flowing Champagne and red wine: HK$938 per adult

With free-flowing fresh orange juice and soft drinks: HK$738 / HK$638 per child

 

STEAK HOUSE Christmas Eve (December 24) Semi-Buffet Lunch

With free-flowing Champagne and red wine: HK$938 per adult

With free-flowing fresh orange juice and soft drinks:  HK$738 / HK$638 per child

 

STEAK HOUSE Christmas Day, December 25: American-Style Semi-Buffet Lunch

With free-flowing Champagne & choice of two red wines, fresh orange juice and soft drinks

HK$1,088 per adult / HK$788 per child

 

Lobby Lounge Holiday Celebrations

In addition to special Christmas Eve & Day and New Year's Eve & Day menus in all of our restaurants, the Lobby Lounge joins in the Festive celebrations with special Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Dinners.

On Christmas Eve, the Lobby Lounge offers a special 6-course dinner for HK$1,280 per adult / HK$728 per child; and on New Year's Eve, a 6-course dinner for HK$2,888 per adult/HK$1,788 per child.

Alternatively, on New Year's Eve, reserve a table for dinner in any of our restaurants, then join the Countdown Party in the Lobby Lounge and dance the night away to the music of the 7-member “Supersonic” band from Canada.   With their upbeat party music, including Top 40s tunes, pop music and R&B, “Midnight Sun” will have everyone in a party mood throughout the evening. As the midnight hour approaches, the band will accelerate the tempo in anticipation of the Countdown, with guests dancing into the early hours of 2016.

The Countdown Party in the Lobby Lounge is applicable for Harbourside late seating guests and all other restaurant patrons. Seating is not guaranteed. For non-restaurant patrons, there is a cover charge of HK$650 per person inclusive of a glass of Champagne from 10:00pm onwards.

Front-Row Viewing for Hong Kong's New Year's Eve Countdown Pyrotechnics on Victoria Harbour

InterContinental Hong Kong's Lobby Lounge and harbourview restaurants provide front-row viewing for the spectacular pyrotechnic display and New Year's Eve Countdown on VictoriaHarbour. The dazzling New Year's Eve Countdown over Victoria Harbour is usually organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) with a satellite feed of the entire event for use by television broadcasters worldwide.

The pyrotechnics display will start on Victoria Harbour directly in front of InterContinental Hong Kong and move landwards, enveloping the skyscrapers on the harbourfront with the iconic Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre as the focal point.  For further details, visit: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/ca/see-do/events-festivals/highlight-events/countdown.jsp

 

Hong Kong Ballet's Production of “The  Nutcracker”/ Pre or Post Ballet Dining at InterContinental Hong Kong

There is no better way to get in the holiday spirit, than by taking in the Hong Kong Ballet's new production of "The Nutcracker” at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, just next to the hotel from December 18-20 / 22-27,

Show your HK Ballet tickets to receive 15% off food & beverage at InterContinental Hong Kong on the performance date. (This offer is not applicable on December 24 & 25.)   For performance details, please visit  www.hkballet.com.

Please click here to view the Festive Programme of Events.

For the Festive Menus:

• Click here for the Christmas Eve Menus
• Click here for the Christmas Day Menu
• Click here or the  New Year's Eve & Day Lunch &  Dinner Menus

All prices are subject to 10% service charge.

Children's prices at Harbourside only are applicable for children 3-11 years old. Children's prices at all other hotel restaurants are applicable for children 3-6 years old.

Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling InterContinental Hong Kong's Restaurant Reservations Centre at +852 2313 2323 or e-mailing: fb.hongkong@ihg.com

                                                                                                                                                                         

Holiday Gift Hampers

Select from our “Signature Holiday Hampers” showcasing specially designed carry-cases filled with festive culinary items. 

 - The Festive Goodie Basket:  HK$2,998

 A handsome red round-shaped carry-case filled with holiday goodies, ideal for sharing.                                        

- The Epicurean: HK$3,998                     

A festive two-tiered red box with savoury items and sweets, including a selection of European gourmet items.

- The Gourmet: HK$6,998

 A handsome red hat-box shaped case filled with exclusive European gourmet delicacies (such as premium caviar and foie gras), plus Champagne, wine and spirits.

- New Life Organic Holiday Hamper: HK$1,998

This gift basket features products from the New Life Healthy Living Specialty / Organic Shop.

All proceeds from this hamper will be donated to theNew Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association,which provides a comprehensive range of quality community-based rehabilitation services for people in recovery from mental illness.

- InterContinental Hong Kong Holiday Gingerbread Man: HK$100

This stuffed holiday Gingerbread Man is inclusive of a gingerbread cookie freshly baked by New Life Service Users. All proceeds from the sale of our Gingerbread Man go to New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.

For holiday restaurant reservations and gift hampers, simply call our Restaurant Reservations Centre at Tel: +852 2313 2323 / E-mail: fb.hongkong@ihg.com) or visit our Holiday Desk located just off the LobbyFor holiday restaurant reservations and gift hampers, simply call our Restaurant Reservations Centre from 9:00am-8:00pm daily from November 30- December 30, 2015.

For a pampering holiday gift, I-Spa offers gift certificates which can be redeemed within 12 months of the date of issue. Spa gift certificates and an assortment of gift items can be purchased at I-Spa located on the 3rd Floor.

Please click here for the details of our Signature Holiday Hampers.

 

Festive Season Stays at InterContinental Hong Kong

Why not plan a stay with us over the holiday season?

Festive Season Room Offer: “10,000 reasons to visit Hong Kong”

Now through the end of February 2016, reserve a stay for a minimum of 3 nights, and receive 10,000 bonus IHG Rewards Points. (A credit card guarantee is required.)

For further information and reservations, please contact the InterContinental Hong Kong Reservations Department at tel: (852) 2721 1211or e-mail: hkghc.reservations@ihg.com

 

I-Spa Invigorating & Reviving Festive Treatments 

Holiday Essentials for Your Body & Face

To prepare for winter & the festive season, I-Spa is offering seasonal treatments to warm & nourish the body and brighten the face.

Smooth & Soothe (2 hours / HK$1,980)

This treatment begins with an organic sand scrub to purify the skin. This is followed by warming body wrap with organic rice peptides & dried plum powder to stimulate collagen production & increase moisture retention. Finally, a body massage, infused with Macadamia & Shea Butter Cream, completes the experience.

Radiance & Vitality (45 minutes / HK$1,380)

This highly effective face treatment uses the latest model of LPG's Endermologie to aid in achieving ultimate radiance & vitality for your skin. A specialised programme of LPG Endermologie is performed, followed by an active glycolic acid peel for skin rejuvenation. A collagen mask is then applied to enhance the tone & texture of the skin. The result is a brighter and more radiant complexion.

In celebration of the festive season, receive 20% off your choice of a foot massage, manicure or pedicure when book either the “Smooth & Soothe” or “Radiance & Vitality” treatment during the month of December.

Term and Conditions

• This promotion is available from December 1-31, 2015 (daily- 9:00am-10:00pm)
• To enjoy the 20% discount on the foot massage, manicure or pedicure, the ”Smooth & Soothe” or “Radiance & Vitality” Treatment must be booked and all treatments completed on the same day by  one guest only.
• This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other I-Spa Day Packages or promotions.
• Advance reservations are required and are subject to availability.

For more information and reservations, please call I-Spa at Extension 81 (for guests in residence) or visit I-Spa on the 3rd Floor. Tel: (852) 2313-2351 / E-mail: hkghc.spa@ihg.com.

Please click here to download a selection of Festive images – including holiday hamper and food images.

For a full selection of hotel images, visit www.flickr.com/photos/InterContinentalHongKong

 

For holiday dining reservations and gift hampers, call our Restaurant Reservations Centre at (852) 2313 2323 or e-mail: fb.hongkong@ihg.com.

 

For room reservations and I-Spa appointments, contact us at:Tel: (852) 2721 1211    Fax: (852) 2739-4546  E-mail: hongkong@ihg.com.

Visit our website at www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com / www.intercontinental.com www.festiveprogram.com

 

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For further press information, please contact:

 

Carole L. Klein, Executive Director of PR & Communications

InterContinental Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2313 2335  / Fax: (852) 2721 5964

E-mail: carole.klein@ihg.com