Swire Hotels To Open In Hong Kong

Following the successful launch of its first hotel, The Opposite House in Beijing, Swire Hotels is

to unveil its second hotel, The Upper House, in Hong Kong this October China Pictures.

The hotel will be located within Pacific Place in Admiralty — an integrated commercial, retail, and

hospitality complex on Hong Kong island China Pictures.

The hotel's 117 rooms, all featuring scenic harbour or island views, including 21 suites and 2

penthouses, are all at least 70 square meters in area and are claimed to be the largest in Hong

Kong. The bathrooms which are over 30 square meters are framed with panoramic windows, come with

walk-in rain showers, dressing areas and deep soaking baths.

Cafe Gray Deluxe, a 21st century 'grand cafe' located on the 49th floor overlooking Victoria

Harbour, features a 14 meter long open kitchen and an equally long bar.

For outdoor entertaining there is lawn on the sixth floor and a sky lounge on the 49th floor.

The name, 'The Upper House', is derived from the design philosophy of an upward journey from

Queensway towards Pacific Place.

The Upper House is designed by Hong Kong architect Andre Fu of AFSO with the use of natural

materials, distinctive sculptures, and original artwork. The contemporary Oriental design is said to

echo an understated feeling of residential calmness.

"Our goal is to create a highly individualized small hotel with a dynamic and busy restaurant, and

to help in showcasing the revitalized Pacific Place," said Brian Williams, managing director of

Swire Hotels.