The Murray, Hong Kong has garnered the Best Historic Hotels Worldwide Hotel in Asia Pacific
Niccolo Hotels | The Murray Hong Kong
Awards, 23 November 2022
Historic Hotels Worldwide® is a prestigious and distinctive collection of more than 320 historic hotels in more than 46 countries, including luxury historic hotels built in former castles, chateaus, palaces, academies, haciendas, villas, monasteries, and other historic lodging spanning ten centuries. Each year, the Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence recognise and celebrate the finest historic hotels and hoteliers from around the world that best represent its history in the guest experience and provides exceptional customer hospitality and service.
“It is our great pleasure to be a part of the Historic Hotels and to preserve the rich heritage and culture behind the Murray Building,” said Mr. Ken Law, Director of Sales and Marketing of The Murray, Hong Kong. “I would like to thank my team for the great effort, as well as the continuous support from our loyal clients and guests. We would have never achieved this honour and stand out among the competitors without their contribution and endorsement.”
Originally built in 1969 as a government office complex, the Murray Building was designed by British architect Ron Philips. Considered innovative at that era with the introduction of recessed windows that shelter the interior from the sun, thus moderating the use of air-conditioning, this pioneering sustainable and energy-saving solution has won the building numerous energy-efficient design awards. Philips was invited by Foster+Partners to transform his art piece into a luxury five-star hotel, celebrating the past and future of the building and vibrant city. On top of the “Five-star Hotel Award” by Forbes Travel Guide 2022 and the “Best City Hotel – Hong Kong” by TTG Travel Awards 2022, the latest award by Historic Hotels Worldwide further acknowledged Niccolo Hotels’ philosophy of providing contemporary chic hospitality and memorable experience to all guests.
Mr. Law added, “With the historical background and stylish facilities in the hotel, we are looking forward to seeing The Murray become the hub of art and culture in the heart of Hong Kong. Our ultimate goal is to bring new encounters and timeless pleasures to all our guests, in this truly unique and magnificent building.”
For more information about the Historic Hotels Worldwide and the award, please visit http://HistoricHotelsWorldwide.com.
About The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel
Named a Five-Star Hotel by the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide, The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel is a high-profile preservation project by British international studio for architecture and integrated design Foster + Partners. The hotel, part of Hong Kong SAR’s Conserving Central initiative, was previously the stand-alone Murray Building, one of the city's most iconic landmarks. The US$ 1 billion contemporary sanctuary features 336 oversized rooms and suites spanning 25 floors. Other facilities include a swimming pool and spa, a stunning rooftop bar with breath-taking views of the central business district and the green oasis of Hong Kong Park, a series of signature restaurants and bars, as well as creative meeting and event spaces. The Murray is also the first hotel in China and Hong Kong to be listed as “Sharecare VERIFIED® Health Security with Forbes Travel Guide” to recognise the hotel’s health security achievement. The Murray 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 The Murray, Hong Kong are available at niccolohotels.com.
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