Do you plan on spending the wonderful holiday bender of Christmas and New Years in Hong Kong, and aren’t too sure on what to do for either day? Fret not, for The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel located on the iconic Cotton Tree Drive is offering up plenty of holiday cheer and goodness that you and your family can partake in as well.
If you book “A Merry Murray Christmas†room package,available until the 15th of December, guests staying between the 20th and 30th of December will be able to complimentary upgrade their room to the next category, enjoy a daily breakfast for 2, save 10% of dining at the hotel restaurants and 15% savings on spa treatments, and will also receive a limited edition Murray Christmas gift, courtesy of the hotel of course.
Hong Kong is seen as one of the greatest food hubs Asia has to offer, so of course you can expect a feast worthy of the gods at the hotels restaurants and bar. Popinjays, a signature rooftop bar and restaurant at The Murray has food that is equivalent to a once in a lifetime experience. From their Christmas Eve six-course dinners, featuring dishes such as Pan-seared Foie Gras, Poached Brittany Lobster and Roasted Grain-fed Turkey, at HKD 2,280 (MYR 1,217) per person, to their Year-end six-course dinner with signature dishes such as Petrossian Ocietra Caviar and Hokkaido Scallop, at HKD 2,988 (MYR 1,595) per person, food is certainly a way to a man’s heart, and The Murray has won us over.
For those whose heart belongs to the iconic ritual known as brunch, you can attend either a Christmas Day Brunch or the First Brunch of the Year, at HKD 1,280 (MYR 683) per head, at the Popinjay, and with an additional HKD 700 (MYR 374), you will be awarded with an unlimited serving of bubbly and wine, and if that isn’t the ideal way to welcome in 2019, I wouldn’t know what is.
What is a traditional New Years Eve countdown, without a party, at Popinjays, one will have access to live DJ Performances, 2 hour free-flow package with premium spirits and wines, and entrance fee of HKD 500 (MYR 266), and if you are a restaurant patron at The Murray you get a discounted entrance fee of HKD 200 (MYR 107).
The hotel also boasts The Tai Pan, a modern international gastronomic restaurant that offers a festive four-course menu on Christmas and Christmas eve at HKD 1,488 (MYR 794). As well as a five-course dinner on New Years Eve for HKD 1,688 (MYR 901) and a deluxe six-course lunch at HKD 1,488 (MYR 794). Enjoy such dishes from the courses as Nordic King Salmon Confit, Sea Urchin Toast and Roasted US Prime Beef Tenderloin, to name a few.
For the entirety of December, the Garden Lounge at the hotel will be serving “Christmas Afternoon Tea†for HKD 360 (MYR 192) per person. Indulge in a vast array of tempting christmas treats, both sweet and savoury alike, and have the high tea served to you as if you were one of the monarchs themselves.
Should you be in Hong Kong during the holiday season for work however, and may not have the time to luxuriate in your hotel room or even spend the day breaking bread with your loved ones, The Murray may have the ideal solution for your situation. With their “Takeaway Treatsâ€, that cater up to 14 diners, sit alongside your colleagues and dine on The Murray Turkey, which is a large turkey that comes with 5 side dishes at HKD 2,388 (MYR 1,275). For a smaller party with up to 10 guests, there is a choice of opting for a medium sized turkey at HKD 1488 (MYR 794). Finish off the hearty meal with Christmas desserts as well, with a large yule log at HKD 620 (MYR 331) or a delightful apple pie for HKD 460 (MYR 246).
Whether your holidays are to be spent with family or with your colleagues whilst you’re out doing business, The Murray, Hong Kong ,a Niccolo Hotel, will be with you every step of the way. From your champagne flute as you cheers to the New Year to a light Christmas inspired high-tea as you soak in the holiday spirits. Celebrate the best versions of yourself with The Murray this year.
