Merry Magic At Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong
Gateway Hotel, Hong Kong | Prince Hotel, Hong Kong | Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
Dining, 8 November 2023
Besides the unique culinary experiences, Santa Claus visits, Christmas choir performances and party favours are also provided during the festive days to create an unforgettable Christmas for guests.
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel – Cucina
Guests can enjoy panoramic views of Victoria Harbour at the award-winning Cucina. The restaurant’s Chef de Cuisine Andrea Delzanno has crafted an exquisite Italian set dinner for 24 and 25 December. The festive feast begins with scampi carpaccio, avocados sauce, lemon oil and oscietra caviar followed by smoked beef consommé, tortellini stuffed with Parma ham and black truffles. The culinary journey continues with two show-stopping main courses – fettuccine with wild mushrooms, slow cooked pigeon breast, pumpkin and baked fillet of halibut with sun-dried tomatoes and almond pesto, mussels and Romanesco purée. For those with a sweet tooth, the little Santa Claus dessert will be the ultimate treat. To elevate this dinner experience, guests can enjoy wine pairings for an additional HK$440 per person.
Guests can also ring in 2024 with a six-course set dinner on New Year's Eve. The menu features the finest seasonal ingredients. Highlights include the starter of seared scallop, Romanesco, raspberry, hollandaise, wasabi caviar and the main courses of garganelli with lobster, brandy sauce, cherry tomato & basil, and black truffles and baked fillet of Chilean seabass, sautéed clams, coriander, sake, lime. For dessert, the white chocolate mousse, champagne jelly, mix berry, white truffles is a perfect finale to round off a delightful year-end feast.
Cucina is also hosting a Christmas Brunch with a selection of antipasti, Italian cold cuts, cheese, seafood, salads and cooked-to-order pastas. Chef Andrea’s mini burger with fassona beef tartare and truffles is served at the table, and guests can also enjoy a fine selection of main dishes, including piedmont ravioli stuffed with beef, demi-glace, fresh sausage and the festive Christmas turkey. Meanwhile, chocolate bonet, panna cotta, cookies, Gianduja chocolate mousse and panettone are served at the Christmas dessert corner. To make the brunch even more enjoyable, guests can also enjoy free-flow Prosecco, red wines, white wines and Moscato for an additional HK$268 per person.
On Christmas Eve, a mid-night celebration with live DJ Funky Sifu that includes free-flow Champagne, Prosecco, white and red wine, beer and soft drinks are available from 9pm to 1am, priced at HK$550 per person. Meanwhile, on 31 December, a mid-night celebration will be accompanied by live Christmas rock by VOSSA & DJ Funky Sifu at Cucina’s outdoor terrace and will include free-flow of Champagne, Prosecco, white and red wine, beer and soft drinks start from 9pm until late, priced at HK$800 per person. Guests may also try our Christmas exclusive mulled wine, eggnog, Christmas festive cocktails and mocktails, all will be available from 20 November.
* All prices are listed per person and are subject to a 10% service charge
Cucina
Address: Level 6, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
Tel/WhatsApp: +852 2113 0808
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel – Cafe Marco
Celebrate the holiday season with Cafe Marco’s festive buffets. Alongside a rotational selection of ocean-fresh seafood, such as freshly shucked oysters, whole Boston lobsters, cooked crayfish, snow crab legs, brown crabs, black mussels, whelks, clams and Prawns, the dinner buffet features plenty of festive favourites. Highlights include roasted tomahawk beef and roasted whole turkey with stuffing at the Western carving station as well as suckling pig and roasted peking duck at the Chinese counter. Other hot dishes include roasted lamb rack with rosemary, seafood lasagne, braised osso buco, steamed whole grouper fish and steamed scallop with vermicelli and garlic. Festive sweets, such as Christmas stollen, Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, Christmas cupcakes and festive cookies, are also on offer.
Christmas is the best time for family and friends to gather. During the daytime, Cafe Marco offers a Christmas Lunch Buffet and Afternoon Tea Buffet for all kinds of celebrations. For the Lunch Buffet, guests can enjoy premium appetisers with seafood on ice, sashimi and sushi, carving station specials of roast rib-eye and roasted whole turkey as well as other extravagant festive gourmet dishes. The Afternoon Tea Buffet includes seafood on ice, cold appetisers, finger sandwiches, dim sum, hot delicacies and the famous Hainan chicken rice, homemade pizzas, Belgian waffles and more. Both the lunch and afternoon tea buffet feature festive desserts, including eggnog panna cotta, jasmine chocolate mousse cake, Christmas stollen, Christmas log cake and panettone.
Guests can also enjoy a free-flow package with house wines and beers for an additional HK$168 per person.
* Menu rotates on a daily basis
Cafe Marco
Address: Level 1, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
Tel/WhatsApp: +852 2113 3912
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel – Lobby Lounge
Lobby Lounge is offering Festive Semi-buffet Lunch and Holly Jolly Afternoon Tea Set from the 23 to 26 December. Guests can start with the refreshing lemon madeleines and freshly baked raisin scones. Also not to miss the picture prefect Christmas sweets, including chocolate macarons, mini Christmas log cakes, assorted chocolate bonbons and blueberries cheesecakes. On the savoury side, turkey slice with mango sandwiches and French brie in mini croissants are recommended. Guests can also try our festive mulled wine, eggnog and special Christmas cocktails and mocktails, all of which are available from 20 November.
Lobby Lounge
Address: Lobby, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
Tel: +852 2113 3919
Gateway Hotel – Three on Canton
Starting from December, Three on Canton will take guests on a culinary journey with a variety of international and local cuisines served alongside festive delights. The restaurant’s expert chefs have prepared a range of appetisers and salads, including gravlax salmon with honey mustard dressing, tortilla rolls with ham and cheese and duck liver mousse with cranberry jelly. Seafood lovers must try the chilled seafood selection, which includes freshly shucked oysters, Boston lobster, snow crab leg, prawns, mussels and whelks. Fresh Japanese sashimi and scallop sashimi will be served on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
Festive favourites of roasted turkey with condiments and grilled scallop with beurre blanc are available during the lunch buffets while roast prime ribs, lamb rack with garlic and pan-fried foie gras will be served during the dinner buffets. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, stir-fried lobster with superior broth, roasted Australian wagyu beef, fresh crab congee and steamed scallop will be specially prepared to celebrate the occasion. Also highly recommended is the signature pasta with black truffles and mushroom on cheese wheel.
To make the festive celebrations even sweeter, guests can savour various photo-worthy Christmas desserts, such as Christmas pudding, pecan and walnut tart, Christmas tree cake, churros with chocolate sauce, Christmas assorted cookies, ginger bread pudding and more.
Gateway Hotel – Be on Canton
Join the mid-night celebrations with DJ, pop with Champagne, Prosecco, white wine, red wine, beer and soft drinks on Christmas Eve, available for HK$550 per person from 9pm to 1am on 24 December. A 2024 countdown party will be held at Be on Canton’s alfresco terrace this year. A free-flow package with Champagne, Prosecco, house wine, beer and soft drinks is available for HK$600 per person from 9pm to 1am on 31 December and is accompanied by live rock music to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Also not to be missed are our festive mulled wine, eggnog as well as Christmas cocktails and mocktails, all of which are available starting from 20 November. Meanwhile, our wine room, Jiǔ, offers an ideal venue for a private countdown party. With no minimum charges, guests can create a memorable celebration with all kinds of drinks.
Three on Canton / Be on Canton
Address: Level 3, Gateway Hotel, 13 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
Reservations: +852 2113 7828 WhatsApp Booking: +852 5217 6428
Prince Hotel – SAVVY
Christmas is a time of togetherness, and SAVVY is delighted to present a range of festive culinary experiences perfect for family and friends. From an indulgent Christmas lunch buffet and afternoon tea to a delightful dinner, SAVVY offers an array of delectable options for all kinds of celebrations.
The Christmas Lunch Buffet at SAVVY is a feast for the senses. Guests can enjoy premium appetisers, chilled seafood, delicacies from the show-cooking stations and extravagant festive gourmet dishes together with an array of sweet delicacies. Meanwhile, the SAVVY Afternoon Tea, presented on a three-tiered stand, features 11 types of chef-crafted delicacies and an extra tasting experience with six types of homemade chocolates. Highlights include the smooth and creamy foie gras mousse with feta cheese, vanilla éclair with raspberry and strawberry compote & mousse.
The Festive Semi-buffet Dinner at SAVVY promises a culinary journey like no other. Guests will be treated to a wide array of delectable options, including an enticing selection chilled seafood, salads and a choice of hot main courses. The dinner also features a half lobster thermidor, adding a touch of luxury to the seasonal feast.
Guests can relish in a variety of cold seafood options, such as brown crab, crayfish, shrimp, clams, and mussels alongside a tempting assortment of salads and cold bites. Each guest can also select a main course, such as roasted turkey on the trolley with honey-roasted chestnuts, Brussel sprouts and cranberry sauce; grilled Australia beef tenderloin; Thai lobster red curry and herb with rice; Indian lamb madras curry thali set with baked naan; beef rendang with pandan coconut rice and fried king prawns in broth and butter, XO, e-fu noodles.
To enhance the festive mood, SAVVY’s pastry chefs have prepared a wide selection of delicious and eye-catching festive cookies and mini treats, such as the Christmas pudding, Christmas log cake, rocky road chocolate cake and prince blueberry cheese cake.
In the spirit of the season, SAVVY has also curated a series of engaging activities and surprises for guests. Santa Claus visits, enchanting Christmas choir performances and party favours will create an unforgettable Christmas experience for all.
SAVVY will offer a two-hour free-flow package for any group of 12 persons or above, with Perrier-Jouët, G.H. MUMM champagne, Brancott wines, and more for $588 per person. Guests are also invited to indulge in SAVVY’s specially crafted Christmas cocktails, including Santa’s punch, jollynog, and hot winter lovin, all of which are expertly concocted by Head Mixologist Pauline Escolano and are available from 20 November along with the delightfully festive mulled wine and eggnog.
For a truly memorable celebration, SAVVY invites guests to enjoy the private dining room with no minimum charges and indulge in tailor made 3-course or 4-course Christmas set lunch that are perfectly suited for private parties, celebrations and other gatherings. Interested parties may contact SAVVY for more details.
*Prices are listed per person and are subject to a 10% service charge.
SAVVY
Address: GW3209A, Level 3, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
Tel/Whatsapp: +852 2113 6188
Festive Vegetarian Menu
This year, experience our newly curated three-course vegetarian Christmas menu priced at HK$388 per person. Guests can delight in a vibrant Quinoa Salad with avocado, roasted mixed vegetables, rocket, orange, red onion, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate, pumpkin, sunflower seeds and a zesty orange dressing. For mains, there is a choice between the hearty butternut squash and eggplant, tomato, cauliflower and green beans served with ginger rice or the flavourful layered vegetable steak with smoked paprika, roasted nuts with soya milk mushroom sauce. Last but not least, guests can indulge in a dessert plate of fresh berries with coconut milk, sago, palm syrup and sherbet. The menu also includes tea or coffee and festive cookies.
About Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong
EXPLORE DISCOVER EXPERIENCE
Situated on Canton Road in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel; Prince Hotel and Gateway Hotel are part of the Marco Polo Hotels brand. Each hotel adjoins Harbour City – the city’s largest shopping complex, encompassing more than 450 shops and the world’s leading luxury brands. Collectively, the three hotels comprise 1,459 well-appointed guestrooms and suites, six restaurants and bars, as well as 18 function spaces for celebratory or business events. The properties are managed by Wharf Hotels, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Limited – a Hong Kong-listed company with core business interests in property, investments and container-terminal operations.
About Marco Polo Hotels
Inspiration in the Heart of the City
Marco Polo Hotels’ 11 premium hotels in Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China and the Philippines reflect the adventurous ethos of their namesake – Marco Polo. Located in key destinations, each property is active in their community, committed to sustainability, and a central hub for gatherings and meaningful local experiences. The brand is part of Wharf Hotels’ portfolio and a member of Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. For more information, please visit marcopolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn.
About Global Hotel Alliance
Launched in 2010, GHA DISCOVERY is the world’s largest loyalty programme for independent hotel brands, featuring more than 800 hotels, resorts, and palaces across 40 brands. Members enjoy VIP recognition, thoughtful benefits and generous rewards at home or away. GHA DISCOVERY members earn and spend DISCOVERY Dollars (D$), an exclusive rewards currency. They also enjoy member-only Experiences curated by each hotel, plus they have access to properties close to home, without a stay, through member-only Local Offers. For more information about GHA DISCOVERY or to join, visit www.ghadiscovery.com or download the GHA DISCOVERY mobile app. Travellers can also connect with GHA DISCOVERY on Instagram and Facebook.
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DownloadMs Anissa Wong
Director of Communications
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel | Gateway | Prince
3 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Ms Gracia To
Communications Officer
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel | Gateway | Prince
3 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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