29 Oct 2013
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.
In addition to festive season dining, InterContinental Hong Kong also offers holiday gift ideas and a “Signature Holiday Collection” of gourmet gift hampers.
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, December 2nd, a huge “New Life” Gingerbread House will be on display in the InterContinental Hong Kong Lobby. Open to the public, everyone is encouraged to purchase personalised Gingerbread Bricks to decorate the New Life House 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 sides of the house) or HK$188 (for the back of the house).
On sale throughout the hotel for HK$150 is a special InterContinental Hong Kong Holiday Stuffed Reindeer featuring a candy cane hand-crafted by New Life Service Users. All proceeds from the sale of the stuffed reindeers will go to the New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. |
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Holiday “Cooking with the Culinary Stars” 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.
HK$1,488 + 10% service per person.
Saturday, December 7th with Senior Sous Chef Daniel Ng at THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill
Saturday December 14th with Executive Sous Chef Simon Kwok at THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill
Saturday, December 28th with SPOON Executive Chef Philippe Duc at SPOON by Alain Ducasse
In December, join our Baking Club with SPOON Pastry Chef Jerome Husson and learn to make traditional French Festive Desserts. Baking Club Classes are HK$1,888 + 10% service per person inclusive of a 3-course lunch with wine at SPOON by Alain Ducasse
Saturday, December 7th and 21st (10:30am - 3:30pm) with SPOON Pastry Chef Jerome Husson
at SPOON by Alain Ducasse.
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 21-24, enjoy Christmas Carols performed by School Choirs in the Lobby Lounge. On December 21 -23, the Christmas Choir will perform from 6:45pm – 7:15pm and again from 8:00pm – 8:30pm. Then on Christmas Eve, enjoy the Christmas Carolers from 2:15pm – 2:45pm and 3:30pm – 4:00pm.
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 American vocalist/songwriter/keyboardist Nicole Berke 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, is opening its doors for a special Festive Lunch from Monday, December 9th – 24th and December 26th – 31st. The Festive Lunch includes the elaborate Salad Bar, selection of chargrilled meat and a dessert buffet (Monday-Friday: HK$788 per person & Saturday-Sunday: HK$838: with free-flowing Champagne and red wine or Monday-Friday HK$588 / Saturday-Sunday: HK$638 with free-flowing orange juice and soft drinks) On Christmas Day, December 25th, THE STEAK HOUSE will showcase an American style buffet lunch with free-flowing Champagne & red wine. (HK$988)
SPOON Private Festive Season Lunch Events
Throughout December (Tuesdays-Fridays), SPOON by Alain Ducasse will open its doors at lunchtime for Private Festive Season Lunch Events. Guests will enjoy a welcome glass of Champagne, wine or juice and canapés, followed by a 3-course Christmas Lunch with wine pairing (mineral water, coffee & tea).
The minimum charge is for 15 persons at HK$1,588 per person. (Additional persons are also at HK$1588).
Please add 10%.service.
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 4-course dinner for HK$1,088 per adult; and on New Year’s Eve, a 5-course dinner for HK$2,788 per adult.
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 “Midnight Sun” band from Montreal, Canada. With their upbeat party music, including Top 40s tunes, pop music and R&B, “Midnight Sun” will have everyone in a party moodthroughout 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 2014.
The Countdown Party in the Lobby Lounge is applicable for Harbourside and NOBU late seating guests and all other restaurant patrons. Seating is not guaranteed. For non-restaurant patrons, there is a cover charge of HK$600 per person inclusive of a glass of champagne from 10:00pm onwards for the Countdown Party in the Lobby Lounge.
Front-Row Viewing for Hong Kong’s Countdown Pyrotechics 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 Victoria Harbour. The dazzling New Year’s Eve Countdown over Victoria Harbour is being 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. Source: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/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 20-22 and 24-29.
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.)
Please click here to view the Festive Programme of Events.
For Festive Dinner Menus
o Click here for THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill Festive Lunch Menus
o Click here for the Christmas Eve &Day Dinner Menus
o Click herefor the New Year’s Eve & Day Dinner Menus
All prices are subject to 10% service charge. Children’s prices are applicable for children 3-6 years old only). Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling InterContinental Hong Kong’s Restaurant Reservations Centre at +852 2313 2323.
Holiday Hampers
Select from our new “Signature Holiday Gift Collection” showcasing specially designed carry-cases filled with festive culinary items.
· The Festive Goodie Basket HK$2,988
A handsome red hat-box shaped suitcase filled with holiday goodies, ideal for sharing.
· The Epicurean HK$3,988
A festive two-tiered red box with savoury items and sweets, plus a Magnum of Perrier-Jouët and InterContinental Hong Kong Private Label Ch'teau Rauzan red and white wine.
· The Gourmet HK$6,988
A handsome red hat-box shaped suitcase filled with gourmet delicacies, wines and spirits.
· The European Aficionado HK$16,888
A bespoke leather trunk with hidden drawers which open to reveal a treasure chest of unique specialty items and culinary delicacies.
· The East-Meets-West Aficionada HK$16,888
A bespoke leather trunk with hidden drawers which open to reveal a treasure chest of unique Asian and European specialty items and culinary delicacies.
· The Ultimate Collector’s Edition Aficionado HK$168,888
An elegant bespoke leather trunk with brass fixtures and hidden drawers which open to reveal a treasure chest of unique specialty items and culinary delicacies. It features a Collection of Top Rated Wines by Robert Parker. & Wine Spectator with Ch'teau Mouton Rothschild, 1er Cru Classe, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France: 1989, 1995, 1998 and 2005 vintages. Also included is an exclusive invitation for two persons for a private full day tour of Ch'teau Mouton Rothschild in Paulliac, Bordeaux France (airfare and accommodations not included).
· New Life Organic Holiday Hamper HK$1,888
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 Reindeer HK$150
This stuffed holiday reindeer features a candy cane hand-crafted by New Life Service Users. All proceeds go to the New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.
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For holiday restaurant reservations and gift hampers, simply call our Restaurant Reservations Centre
(Tel: +852 2313 2323) or visit our Holiday Desk located just off the Lobby from 9:00am-8:00pm daily during
the month of December.
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 Collection of Festive Hampers.
Please click here to download a selection of Festive images – including festive 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.
Prestigious Holiday Suite and Club Offer
When you reserve a Junior Suite or above at our Best Flexible Rate for a minimum stay
of two nights, enjoy complimentary Club InterContinental access for two persons, inclusive of
buffet breakfast afternoon tea and evening cocktails, plus high-speed internet access, personalised concierge services and luxury bath amenities. You will also receive complimentary one-way transportation by the hotel’s Mercedes limousine from your home or the airport to the hotel.
This special offer is available from December 1- 28, 2013 inclusive.
Subject to advance reservation and availability, with a minimum stay of two nights.
Presidential Suite Festive "Stay & Party" Experience
Celebrate the Festive Season in style with a stay for two in the hotel’s spectacular Presidential Suite (the largest in the city) and invite friends and family to join you for a magnificent evening in the Presidential Suite featuring a gourmet dinner for 12 persons with a special menu by 2-Michelin star SPOON Executive Chef Philippe Duc with wine pairing by SPOON Sommelier Mathieu Ginglardi. (Please click here for the link to the special SPOON wine-pairing menu.)
Alternatively opt for a 3-hour Deluxe Cocktail Party for 12 persons in the Presidential Suite. Both options are inclusive of three hours of live entertainment by a jazz band. Upon arrival, enjoy a Magnum of Perrier Jouët Champagne. The following morning, relax and unwind over a Champagne Breakfast for two served on the Presidential Suite Terrace overlooking Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island.
This exclusive Presidential Suite Festive Stay & Party Experience is HK$188, 888 (US$24,373) + 10% service, subject to advance reservations and availability between December 1-31, 2013 inclusive.
For bookings, please contact the InterContinental Hong Kong Reservations
Department at tel: (852) 2721 1211or e-mail: hkghc.reservations@ihg.com
InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2721 1211 Fax: (852) 2739-4546 E-mail: hongkong@ihg.com.
Visit our website at www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com.
For further information and restaurant reservations, please call
+ 852 2313 2323 or e-mail: fb.hongkong@ihg.com
www.festiveprogram.com
www.facebook.com/intercontinentalHK
For further press information, please contact:
Carole L. Klein, Director of PR & Communications
InterContinental Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2313 2335 / Fax: (852) 2721 5964
E-mail: carole.klein@ihg.com
