The season of holiday merriment kicked off at The Peninsula Hong Kong in late November, where guests and visitors were treated to an evening of spectacular festivities and heart-warming traditions.

On Thursday, 21 November 2024, the legendary hotel launched its 2024 festive season celebrations with a spellbinding theatrical performance of “The Peninsula Express – Festive Extravaganza.” The show, featuring delightful storytelling and classic holiday music, allowed guests to embark on a magical journey aboard an enchanting fictional train, The Peninsula Express, to the fascinating destinations of Beijing and Shanghai. The concert culminated with a surprise appearance by Terence Lam and Leo Ku, and was followed by The Peninsula Hong Kong’s much-anticipated annual Tree Lighting Ceremony – in which the hotel's exquisitely decorated lobby Christmas tree was illuminated for the season with grand fanfare.

Concert guests then embarked on a culinary adventure through four of The Peninsula Hong Kong’s celebrated dining destinations – the alpine Swiss chalet-style Chesa, the evergreen Verandah, the Michelin-starred Spring Moon Cantonese restaurant, and the hotel’s authentic Japanese restaurant, Imasa – indulging in festive fare specially curated by the hotel’s culinary team. 

The evening’s events were just the first in a series of celebratory offerings and experiences that the Grande Dame has planned for holiday guests this year. The hotel’s numerous festive activities and dining options, all designed to ensure memorable moments together during this special time of year, include the following.

Sumptuous Festive Feasts
Guests at The Peninsula Hong Kong can choose from a diverse array of culinary delights across its renowned restaurants. At the Michelin-starred Gaddi’s, diners can indulge in classic French preparations from Chef de Cuisine Anne-Sophie Nicolas. They can also opt to revel in seasonal flavours, specially curated by Chef de Cuisine Aurélie Altemaire, and creative cocktails with breathtaking harbour views at Felix; or savour refined Cantonese classics created by Chinese Cuisine Executive Chef Lam Yuk Ming at the Michelin-starred Spring Moon. 

Other delightful dining options include Swiss holiday dishes at the Alpine chalet-style Chesa; elegantly traditional fare at The Lobby; and bountiful gourmet buffets at The Verandah, where an enchanting miniature railway delights families. Superb Japanese cuisine can also be enjoyed at Imasa, with Kaiseki and Osechi menus offering special wishes for the coming new year. 

For more details about festive dining at The Peninsula Hong Kong, please visit the hotel’s online festive brochure.

Journeys on The Peninsula Express 
Once again this year, the first floor of The Peninsula Hong Kong has been transformed into Salisbury Station, where The Peninsula Express’s custom-built train carriage welcomes guests for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. With an exterior painted in signature Peninsula Green, and a luxurious interior with wood panelling, vintage light fixtures and beautifully set dining tables, the carriage pays homage to the golden age of railway travel. It also lets diners enjoy buffet lunch, afternoon tea, or buffet dinner with an authentic sense of being transported through dreamy Chinese landscapes inspired by Shanghai and Beijing.

Reservations may only be booked on a per table basis, with a minimum of four guests per table. Pre-payment is required within 24 hours upon receiving the online payment link to secure the reservation. Exclusive private and corporate bookings are available upon request. The Peninsula Express seats up to a maximum of 24 guests.

For enquiries or reservations, please contact The Verandah by phone at +852 2696 6766, or email at theverandah@peninsula.com.

“Teas of Hope” Afternoon Tea
To celebrate the season of sharing, The Peninsula Hong Kong invites holiday guests to enjoy a meaningful “Teas of Hope” Afternoon Tea, featuring a menu of festive delights curated by The Lobby’s Chef de Cuisine, Kay Ng. Guests can enjoy this wonderful festive Afternoon Tea either at The Lobby or on board The Peninsula Express. 
Available from now until 13 December 2024, and from 27 to 30 December 2024, the “Teas of Hope” Afternoon Tea is priced at HK$ 550* per person. For each Afternoon Tea served, US$5 is donated to Make-A-Wish International, a non-profit organisation that grants life-changing wishes to children battling critical illness.

The Peninsula Express Log Cake
Savour a delicious Christmas tradition with The Peninsula Hong Kong’s festive log cake, which represents the Yule log that once burned in European hearths throughout the holiday. This year’s cake once again takes inspiration from The Peninsula Express train and offers a perfect combination of textures and flavours for sharing with loved ones. Priced at HK$ 700 each. For orders, please visit the hotel’s online shop.

Stylish Festive Stays 
Guests who book a stay of at least two consecutive nights at The Peninsula Hong Kong through the holidays can enjoy a collection of special benefits and festive extras, including:

• Daily buffet breakfast at The Verandah for two
• HK$1,000 hotel credit (room guests) or HK$2,000 hotel credit (suite guests) to be redeemed at hotel restaurants (except Imasa and The Peninsula Boutique & Café) and The Peninsula Spa and Wellness Centre (treatments only) during the stay, per guestroom per night 
• Third adult guest supplement charge of HK$1,100* 
• One bottle of Deutz Cuvée The Peninsula Champagne Brut per guestroom per stay
• Priority festive dining reservations for any of the hotel’s restaurants before 21 November
• Priority festive dining waitlists for any of the hotel’s restaurants after 21 November
• Special festive gift per guestroom per stay
• “Peninsula Time” – flexible check-in from 6 am and check-out until 10 pm (black-out dates apply, including 22-25 & 28-31 December 2024 and 1 January 2025)

Booking Period: From now until 30 December 2024
Stay Period: From 9 December 2024 to 1 January 2025

For bookings, visit peninsula.com, or call The Peninsula Global Customer Service Centre at +852 2910 1628.

Holiday Pampering at The Peninsula Spa and Wellness Centre
A special collection of rejuvenating treatments at The Peninsula Spa & Wellness Centre make ideal gifts – and equally welcome antidotes to holiday stress. Each guest booking one of the following treatments during the holiday season will receive an exclusive gift to continue their pampering journey at home.

• A Festive Retreat
This treatment invites guests to immerse in a 45-minute Warm Spiced Mud Wrap combined with a 60-minute therapeutic body massage using hot stones. It is priced at HK$ 2,380* (Mondays to Thursdays) and HK$ 2,580* (Fridays to Sundays and Public Holidays).

• Christmas Glamour
This indulgent treatment includes a 30-minute signature back massage and the choice of a 60-minute Margy’s Skin Brightening Facial or an Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Facial for complete renewal. It is priced at HK$ 2,680* (Mondays to Thursdays) and HK$ 2,880* (Fridays to Sundays and Public Holidays).

For enquiries or reservations, please contact The Peninsula Spa and Wellness Centre by phone at +852 2696 6682, or by email at spaphk@peninsula.com.

Luxurious Festive Hampers
Sharing the gift of Peninsula luxury is easy with the Peninsula Festive Hamper. Each artfully designed hamper, inspired by the steamer trunks that travellers once took on round-the-world voyages, is packed with seasonal delicacies – including Deutz Cuvée The Peninsula Champagne Brut, handmade chocolate, gingerbread cookies, Christmas cake, smoked almonds, wasabi nuts, and duck rillettes, as well as colourful Christmas crackers and an adorable Peninsula Bear with a Christmas stocking. The Peninsula Festive Hamper is priced at HK$ 3,388. 

For more information, please contact the Concierge Team by phone at + 852 2696 6527, or email at hamperphk@peninsula.com.

The Peninsula Gift Cards
With the luxury and convenience of a Peninsula Gift Card, recipients can choose how to treat themselves, whether with a decadent dining experience at one of the hotel’s culinary destinations or time out at its award-winning spa. For more information, please visit gifts.peninsula.com/hongkong. 

More details about the festive programmes at The Peninsula Hong Kong are available on the hotel’s festive webpage.

*All prices listed are in Hong Kong dollars and are subject to a 10% service charge.