The Langham, Hong Kong Hong Kong
The Langham, Hong Kong
8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
www.langhamhotels.com/en/
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
The Langham Hotels and Resorts
Shareholders
Privately owned by Great Eagle Holdings and managed by Langham Hospitality Group
Date of Creation
January 1989
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Marcel N.A. Holman, Regional Vice President Operations for China, The Langham Hotels & Resorts and Managing Director of The Langham, Hong Kong.
As an energetic leader with extensive knowledge in hotels and resorts, openings & renovations as well as Food & Beverage in Greater China, Asia Pacific and the Middle East for more than two and a half decades, Marcel brings strong and solid experiences to lead from the front and plan for the road ahead at The Langham, Hong Kong.
Being a people person, Marcel brings the right talent together to turn the group’s vision into action. Pursuing sustainable success with people in the centre also serves as one of the brand’s core values. “Teamwork, creativity and passion are quintessential to success and sincere service,” said Marcel “I believe our guests nowadays come for the overall experience, no matter how luxurious the hotel is. We should always constantly surprise our guests, constantly innovate and do things differently for the better.”
Hotel Positioning
Forbes 5-star luxury hotel
Development Strategy
As the wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group encompasses a family of distinctive hotels under The Langham Hotels and Resorts and Cordis Hotels brands, with more than 30 projects currently either confirmed or in a developed stage of negotiation from Asia, Europe and North America to the Middle East.
The Langham, Hong Kong
History & Story
Awarded the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Rating and named Travel + Leisure Top 5 Best Hotels in Hong Kong 2016, The Langham, Hong Kong embodies luxury with its European influence and Traditions of Excellence.
Date Renewal
Last renovation completed by 2015, covering Deluxe rooms or above, all 3 signature suites and 2 F&B outlets – Palm Court and Artesian by international award-winning G.A Design, followed by a new design of ballroom launched in August 2019.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
The Langham, Hong Kong epitomises timeless European elegance and is located in the heart of vibrant Kowloon. Situated next to Canton Road in the Tsim Sha Tsui district, the hotel is surrounded by the luxury flagship stores of the world’s most famous designer labels and mere minutes away from the historic Star Ferry with glittering Victoria Harbour as its backdrop. Discerning guests are welcomed with a bespoke design incorporating fine fabrics and silk drapes where no detail has been overlooked, as well as innovative amenities and sincere service that create unique guest experiences with supreme comfort and convenience.
Location
Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, the hotel is situated amongst one of the liveliest and most popular areas of the city with outstanding choices for shopping and dining. The location of the hotel offers easy accessibility to all points of the city with important transport networks at its doorstep:
• 5-minute walk from the Star Ferry
• 5-minute walk to the Mass Transit Railway (MTR)
Key sites/activities in the area
• Star Ferry
• Harbour City
• High-Speed Rail Station
• Xiqu Centre
• West Kowloon Cultural District
Fun Facts
The hotel offers 498 luxurious guest rooms and 27 opulent suites that include Blissful Beds, Wedgwood chinaware, crystal glassware, Nespresso machines and bespoke British minibars, fully-equipped with the very latest high-tech amenities. Committed to creating unique guest experiences, our pretty in pink Service Stylists are at guests’ service to assist with every request.
Children’s Corner
A set of branded kid amenities, including The Langham Bell Boy Teddy Bear, the Theodore bath robe, slippers, backpack and toothbrush, will be provided while an in-suite play tent filled with soft toys creates a private and comfortable area for the young guests. Available for suite guests and upon request in advance. To encourage a tech-free vacation for kids, the educational and entertaining kids book with colour crayons is specially prepared to enliven their journey from day to night.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of rooms in all: 498
Number of suites:
• One-Bedroom Suite: 55m2 / 586 ft2
• Director Suite: 89 m2 / 948 ft2
• Harmony Suite: 86 m2 / 916 ft2
• Chairman Suite: 125 m2 / 1320 ft2
Number of Luxury rooms:
• Superior Courtyard View Room: 32 m2 / 340 ft2
• Superior City View Room: 32 m2 / 340 ft2
• Deluxe Courtyard View Room: 32m2 / 340 ft2
• Deluxe City View Room: 34m2 / 363 ft2
• Executive Room: 36 m2 / 384 ft2
Restaurants & Bars
• T’ang Court
Three Michelin Starred restaurant – T’ang Court reflects the classic timelessness of the Tang Dynasty, China’s golden age. Amid lavish furnishings, dine on authentic Cantonese culinary masterpieces in this legendary Hong Kong restaurant.
• Bostonian Seafood and Grill
Offering a shipyard chic scene, Bostonian Seafood and Grill is an inspiring urban space that personifies a reclaimed style with an industrial vibe. Guests can expect a menu filled with tasty talents that carry artisanal dry-aged beef, premium imported steaks and sustainable seafood specialities.
• Palm Court
Paying tribute to an English tradition, experience “The Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgewood” with sweet confections, savoury pleasures and speciality teas. A selection of wines and classic cocktails are also on offer for you to rendezvous with friends and enjoy live entertainment in the afternoon and evening.
• Main St. Deli
Regarded as one of the first authentic New York-style delis in Hong Kong since 2001, Main St. Deli features a cooked-to-order burger menu, all-day breakfast options and an array of Reuben and American deli sandwiches, while a 12-inch supersize Beast Burger is specially created for sharing.
• The Food Gallery
Offering an international buffet, The Food Gallery is fueled by culinary creativity and an inspiring modern approach. Our busy open kitchens are in full sight so you may enjoy the excitement of delicious treats prepared before your delighted eyes.
Bars, lounges:
• Artesian
Artesian, an award-winning bar concept from London, features a nostalgic romance of Art Deco details with alluring contemporary touches. Guests can expect the finest artisanal cocktails masterfully crafted with house-made infusions, shaken and stirred by the talented bartenders.
Wellness
Chuan Body + Soul is a 604 square metre wellness sanctuary featuring stylish treatment rooms with saunas and showers, an outdoor swimming pool and a split-level fitness on-demand health club.
Corporate & Celebration Events
The Langham, Hong Kong has 10,000 sq. ft (929 sq. m) of event space. Unveiling its new look in August 2019, The Grand Ballroom located on the second floor offers a high-definition LED wall and an event space holds up to 500 delegates with three Michelin-starred cuisines. Adjacent to The Ballroom is four multi-functional rooms designed for corporate meetings on a smaller scale or a private gathering. Located on the lobby level is The Boardroom, which offers an additional alternative for meetings of up to 30 guests.
Extra Notable Features
Rich in European style and luxurious detailing, The Langham Club lounge is the perfect retreat for guests. This oasis embodies style and sophistication yet maintains a true sense of place through carefully sourced artwork and adornment from both Hong Kong and London. Located on the 11th floor, guests can enjoy access to a wealth of offers within a sanctuary of supreme comfort and convenience from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm daily with exclusive check-in and all-day refreshments, daily breakfast, afternoon tea and evening canapés.
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2019
• Forbes Travel Guide – Five-star Hotel
• T’ang Court – Forbes Travel Guide Star Award Winners Recommended Rated Restaurants
• Gold Certificate – Earth Check
• T’ang Court – Three Michelin Star Rating, Michelin Guide (Hong Kong and Macau)
2018
• Five-star Hotel Award by Forbes Travel Guide
• T’ang Court – Three Michelin Star Rating by The Michelin Guide Hong Kong
• 2018 China’s Top 100 Hotels by Travel+Leisure China
• EarthCheck Gold Certification by EarthCheck
• T’ang Court – Top 1000 restaurants in the World by La Liste 2018
• Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel Award
• Three Michelin Star Rating – T’ang Court
2017
• Five-star Hotel Award by Forbes Travel Guide
• EarthCheck Gold Certification by EarthCheck
• T’ang Court – Three Michelin Star Rating by The Michelin Guide Hong Kong
• Bostonian Seafood & Grill – « Comfortable » rating by The Michelin Guide Hong Kong
• T’ang Court – Top 1000 restaurants in the World by La Liste 2017
2016
• Five-star Hotel Award by Forbes Travel Guide
• EarthCheck Gold Certification by EarthCheck
• T’ang Court – Three Michelin Star Rating by The Michelin Guide Hong Kong
• World’s Best Awards – Top 10 Best Hotels in Hong Kong by Travel+Leisure Hong Kong
• Condé Nast Traveler China Readers’ Choice by Condé Nast Traveler China
Number of employees
473 as of 31 Dec 2018