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Celebrate A Merry Murray Christmas at The Murray, Hong Kong

Niccolo Hotels | The Murray Hong Kong

Rooms | Dining | Events, 13 November 2023
Hong Kong SAR, China, 13 November 2023 – This winter, The Murray, Hong Kong invites you to embark on a heartwarming journey and embrace a delightful range of time-honoured Christmas traditions, brought to life by The Murray, Hong Kong. A series of unique experiences and delectable delights are curated for guests and their loved ones, including a luxurious staycation, intimate family meals, a visit to the Christmas Market and a Santa Meet & Greet for the little ones at The Santa Grotto. The hotel has prepared a series of festivities to ensure the Merry Murray Christmas will be sublimely wonderful. 

THE MURRAY CHRISTMAS MARKET
Celebrate the festive season where a delightful range of time-honoured Christmas traditions await. For three days only, the Cotton Tree Terrace will transform into a marketplace, choose your perfect Christmas gift and goodies from French gourmet, bakery and wine, festive decorations, pottery art and customised jewellery at The Murray Christmas Market and share the love and joy with your friends and family. 

Opening hours:         15 to 17 December - 12 n.n. to 7 p.m.
Location:            Cotton Tree Terrace, UG Level
Participating gift booths:     Jardin Europeen, MAISON ARGAUD, The Hubble Studio, Clingo Florist, Antonia Y. Jewelry, Faved by Samath, Anna Smith Pottery and Kaas Atelier

To learn more about the Christmas Market, please refer to The Murray, Hong Kong’s website, email festive.themurray@niccolohotels.com or call +852 3141 8787. 

MEET & GREET SANTA AT THE SANTA’S GROTTO
Whether you have been naughty or nice this year, Father Christmas has jingled all the way from the North Pole to his Santa’s Grotto awaiting to meet each family. Come and visit him at the awe-inspiring glass grotto where Santa is ready to hear all of your Christmas wishes. A photographer will be on hand to capture photos of the special moment for each family. A glass of Mulled Wine will be offered to the parents and a mini giveaway will be given to the children after the photo session. 

Date:         1 to 26 December, 2023
Time:         Mon – Fri: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Sat – Sun: 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.                   
Venue:        The Arches, Level 1
Entry ticket:     HKD 288 per session (maximum of four persons)
        (Complimentary one-time access for Blissful Staycation Room Package guests)    

To learn more about the Santa’s Grotto, please refer to The Murray, Hong Kong’s website, email festive.themurray@niccolohotels.com or call +852 3141 8787. 

BLISSFUL STAYCATION 
Create everlasting memories with the Blissful Staycation during the festive season. Experience the enchantment in the hotel’s luxurious abode with a range of festivities including a visit to the Christmas market, meet and greet with Santa at the awe-inspiring Santa’s Grotto*, receive a HK$1,500 festive hotel credit and a Christmas gift set from the luxury perfume brand Penhaligon’s. Embrace the festive ambiance where every moment is infused with joy and holiday spirit. Starting from HKD 4,900 per room per night and valid from 1 December 2023 to 1 January 2024. 

To learn more about the Blissful Staycation, please refer to The Murray, Hong Kong’s website, email reservations.themurray@niccolohotels.com or call +852 3141 8787. *Christmas Market is from 15-17 December only; Santa’s Grotto is from 1-26 December only.

FESTIVE SPA BREAK - WELLNESS AT THE MURRAY 
This winter, The Murray, Hong Kong invites guests to enjoy a holistic journey to pamper their body, minds and souls. Unwind yourself with the Festive Spice Symphony package, a rejuvenating full body massage infused with black pepper, ginger and orange, and elevated with a soothing wrap of Belgium hot chocolate with marshmallows. Priced at HKD 1,400 for 60 minutes; HKD 1,650 for 90 minutes.  The Jade Radiance Gua Sha Facial allows guests to experience the harmonious fusion of traditional wisdom and modern skincare techniques to revitalise your skin’s natural radiance. Priced at HKD 1,815 for 60 minutes. The Sacred Blossom Womb Massage is a deeply nurturing and empowering experience designed to honour the sacredness of the feminine energy for women. Priced at HKD 880 for 30 minutes.

To learn more about the festive spa package, please refer to The Murray, Hong Kong’s website, email festive.themurray@niccolohotels.com or call +852 3141 8787. 

FESTIVE DINING AT THE MURRAY, HONG KONG
From 1 to 31 December, guests can enjoy the best of The Murray, Hong Kong with tailor-made holiday offers.
Christmas Afternoon Tea (1 December 2023 to 8 January 2024)

Garden Lounge will present the Murray Festive Afternoon Tea with traditional treats, homemade pastries and signature artisanal Niccolo coffee exclusively from our Niccolo Barista team with lush greenery and views of the historic St John’s Cathedral. Priced at HKD 788 for two adults, the elegant afternoon tea set is filled with a tempting selection of Christmas treats such as Turkey and Cheddar Cheese Sandwich with Cranberry Cream, Salmon & Dill Cream Christmas Tree Vol au Vent and Traditional British Mince Pie. Elevate the experience with R de Ruinart Brut Champagne at HKD 220 per class or HKD 1,100 per bottle. 

The rooftop restaurant and bar Popinjays will be offering a Lavish Velvet Afternoon Tea Buffet, serving a sumptuous spread of cakes and sweets, refined savoury selection and a comprehensive tea selection. The afternoon tea buffet is priced at HKD 398 per adult and HKD 208 per child, elevate the experience with R de Ruinart Brut Champagne at HKD 220 per class or HKD 1,100 per bottle. 

Located at the hotel’s lofty and light-filled lobby, Murray Lane will be offering the Santa’s Afternoon Tea serving a series of hearty and traditional treats, pairing with a glass of Mulled Wine or Eggnog. Priced at HKD 364 per adult, elevate the experience with a glass of R de Ruinart Brut Champagne at HKD 220 or HKD 1,100 per bottle.  

Guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of welcome Prosecco (per adult) for early bird bookings of the above afternoon teas made before 1 December 2023. 

Festive Brunch (24, 25, 26, 31 December 2023)
The Tai Pan and Garden Lounge will be offering the Murray Christmas Super Brunch, featuring a sumptuous spread of salad, cold cuts, jet-fresh seafood, BBQ delights, carving station of Roasted Organic Turkey and Honey Bone Ham and made-to-order main dishes, priced at $888 per adult and $498 per child. 

The Festive Fiesta Brunch is also not to be missed at Popinjays with the unrivalled panoramic view of the city. Offering a vast array of indulgent dishes and a jet-fresh seafood tower created with premium ingredients, it is the most stylish and palatable feast to indulge during this season. The brunch is available at HKD 988 per adult and HKD 588 per child (26 Dec: HKD 888 per adult; $488 per adult). Opt for the free flow drinks package to relish a bubblier experience.

Murray Lane at the hotel lobby will also offer guests with a delicate Christmas 3-Course Set Lunch at HKD 688 per adult. From a starter of Foie Gras with Pumpkin & Onion Compote and with mains such as Turkey & Bacon Roll and desserts like Mulled Wine Pear Delight, pairing with a glass of Welcome Bubbles or Christmas Mocktail, this flavourful set lunch allows guests to usher in the festive season in style.

Dinner Celebrations (24, 25, 26, 31 December 2023)
On the special occasions of 24, 25, 26 December, The Tai Pan and Garden Lounge will offer a sumptuous Murray Christmas Buffet Dinner. Besides the fresh seafood and assortment of cold cuts and cheese, this sumptuous buffet spread will be expanded by a BBQ live station of Lamb rack, Salmon Fillet, Squid, and a carving trolley serving organic Roasted Turkey and Prime Beef Roast in truffle gravy. Serving from 6:30p.m. to 10:30p.m, the Murray Christmas Buffet Dinner is priced at HKD 1,288 per adult and HKD 688 per child.

For Popinjays, Chef de Cuisine Paolo Tollereti will illustrate a lavish Six-course Festive Dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, this celebratory dinner will feature dishes such as the ocean-sweet Scampi Tartare, Pan-Fried Scallops and Wagyu Beef Rossini and a selection of Christmas sweet treats our Festive Tiramisu. The dinner is priced at HKD 1,288 per adult and HKD 628 per child. On the last day of 2023, the rooftop restaurant and bar will be hosting an “Uncage Yourself” Countdown Party to bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the new year. Apart from Live DJ performances, guests can enjoy a 3-hour free-flow of Champagne, wines, beers, cocktails and canapés for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve, priced at HKD 1,488 per person. Savour the special New Year’s Eve 6-course menu featuring Smoked Canadian Lobster, Roasted Atlantic Seabass and Wagyu Medallion with Chocolate Delight, priced at HKD 1,688 per person and enjoy complimentary entry to the themed Count Down Party where you can have the front row seats to the firework show amidst the crowd in Central. Join the “Timeless Countdown” at the Murray Lane for a more intimate year-end celebration including jet-fresh oysters, canapés and free-flow Champagne priced at HKD 888 per person.

New Year Day Celebration 
On the first day of 2024, The Murray, Hong Kong is thrilled to present a series of dining activities for guests to march in the new year in style.
    1 January 2024
The Tai Pan & Garden Lounge 
Happy New Year Super Brunch    Time: From 12 n.n. to 2:30 p.m.
Adult: HKD 888
Child: HKD 498
Murray Lane 3-Course Set Lunch 
    Time: From 12 n.n. to 2:30 p.m.
Adult: HKD 688
Popinjays 
New Year Fiesta Brunch    Time: From 12 n.n. to 5:30 p.m.
Adult: HKD 988
Child: HKD 588
Garden Lounge 
New Year’s Day Semi-Dinner Buffet
    Time: From 6:30 p.m. to 10:30p.m.
Adult: HKD 798
Child: HKD 458
The Tai Pan 
New Year’s Day Set Dinner    Time: From 6:30 p.m. to 10:30p.m.
Adult: HKD 888

Prices are subject to 10% service charge. Other terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the festive brochure for more information. Kids’ menus are for children aged between 5 and 11 years old.

To learn more about the festive dinings, please refer to The Murray, Hong Kong’s website, email festive.themurray@niccolohotels.com or call +852 3141 8787. 

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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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