Buccellati, one of the most renowned jewelry houses in the world, was first founded by “The Prince of Goldsmiths”, Mario Buccellati in 1919. Heavily inspired by the Renaissance era, Buccellati’s classic designs feature sumptuous fabrics, delicate damasks and fine lace decorate the surface of the precious metals, adding a richness of texture to the metal formations. The use of rare stones with a strong emphasis on color is also central to Buccellati creations. Intricately designed patterns surround the gems, magnifying their captivating glow and hue.
Niccolo Chengdu presents exquisitely crafted cuisine inspired by timeless classic Buccellati jewellery. Amongst the six desserts, White Peach Elderflower Tiramisu is the fusion of sweet elderflower and fresh peaches. The beautifully shaped white chocolate, together with its refreshing fragrance, serves as a tribute to the delicate patterns of the OPERA TULLE collection. The rich mellow Strawberry Avocado Mousse with Sicilian Pistachio showcases the geometric shape of the ROMBI collection, in combination with the exquisite hollowed-out design of the TULLE collection. Cherry Jasmine Panna Cotta, with a blend of flower and fruit scents, features the signature floral decorations from BUCCELLATI Opera collection.
Blooming in Italy Afternoon Tea is a vivid display of Italian flavours. Marinated Shrimp, Caviar, Citrus Emulsion, Tomato Salsa inspired by the lace design from Buccellati, is a blend of green lemon and caviar that offers a rich taste with aromatic notes. Cucumber King Crab Roll, Salmon Roe. Sago Crispy features a unique shape that pays homage to the iconic elements that have continued to inspire Buccellati's jewellery-making journey - art, architecture and gems. The sweet crab meat is combined with fresh cucumber to make the whole dessert more flavourful, whilst adding a luxurious touch to this afternoon tea. Making the spring culinary journey more impressive are the four savouries made with a variety of quality ingredients.
Enjoy Niccolo Chengdu X Buccellati Blooming in Italy Afternoon Tea from RMB468++/2 people, or a champagne afternoon tea set at RMB888++/2 people. Purchase the afternoon tea set and receive an exclusive gift from Buccellati.
Located on the 3rd floor of Niccolo Chengdu, The Tea Lounge is a stylish venue for tea lovers to indulge in a quintessential afternoon tea experience. The Lounge sits in the hotel’s elegant glass box at the main entrance, and hanging from the ceiling is "Breeze Birds”, a metal installation artwork crafted by the internationally renowned designer Hirotoshi Sawada, creating a contemporary chic dining atmosphere.
About Buccellati:
Buccellati is a renowned high-jewelry brand, admired for its craftmanship and the uniqueness of its creations. Distinctive is the use of rare stones with extraordinary colors, mixed with white and yellow gold, all nicely carved like laces. Today, the Buccellati jewels stand out for their design and for the techniques used to create them, such as the hand-engraving technique, dating back to the ancient goldsmithing traditions of the Italian “bottega” during the Renaissance times. The shapes of the collections are all inspired the historical archive drawings and by the very first creations of the founder, Mario Buccellati. Today, the Maison is 100% owned by Richemont, but the Buccellati family is still present in the company with top level managerial functions. Buccellati boutiques are present in the most important cities and in the most prestigious Malls of the world.
About Niccolo Chengdu
NEW ENCOUNTERS. TIMELESS PLEASURES.
Niccolo is a collection of five contemporary chic hotels inspired by luxury fashion, all with desirable, highly prized addresses. Underpinning the brand is the desire to make life effortlessly luxurious for guests. Located at Chengdu’s celebrated International Finance Square within the Chun Xi Road business district, Niccolo Chengdu occupies desirable and fashionable addresses and offers seasoned travelers a choice of 238 spacious luxurious guestrooms and suites with fashion-inspired interiors by leading designers. The Niccolo culinary journey combines culture and gastronomy in a range of exceptional dining experiences with its signature cuisines. Niccolo is Chengdu’s epicentre for business events and celebrations by offering unprecedented choice of flexible spaces and highly attentive event service to create memorable experience for guests. Niccolo Chengdu is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, bringing together 35 brands with over 500 hotels in 85 countries.
Further details on Niccolo Chengdu are available at niccolohotels.com.
About Niccolo Hotels
Niccolo Hotels is a collection of five contemporary chic hotels inspired by luxury fashion. Underpinning the brand is the desire to make life effortlessly luxurious for guests with engaging experiences, art and design, and sophisticated spaces. The brand’s first property opened in Chengdu in 2015 and it is now present in Hong Kong SAR, Changsha, Chongqing and Suzhou. Niccolo Hotels 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 niccolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn.
About GHA DISCOVERY
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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