BUSINESS REVIEW
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HOTELS
BUSINESS REVIEW
WHARF HOTELS
Currently, the Group operates and develops 19 hotels in the Asia Pacific region through Marco
Polo Hotels and the new luxury brand Niccolo, six of which are owned by the Group and five are
under development.
Operates and
develops
19
Hotels
The exciting expansion of this portfolio continues with a solid pipeline of new hotels over the next few years. These new
hotels include a prominent collection of contemporary urban chic ‘Niccolo’ hotels which redefine luxury experiences,
styles and tastes for global travelers. They truly represent an elevated level of understated luxury, exquisite design and
impeccable hospitality.
THE MURRAY
HONG KONG
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In Hong Kong, the Group is in full swing to convert the former landmark Murray Building into The Murray, a 336-room
Niccolo hotel in Central. As a prominent part of the Government’s Conserving Central initiative, this sophisticated urban
chic hotel will breathe new life into the historic building and is scheduled to open in late 2017. It will become an iconic
luxury hotel befitting the city’s most prestigious visitors, serving the business community, and establishing the new
epicenter for events and celebrations.
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NICCOLO
MARCO POLO
Niccolo Chengdu, which opened at Chengdu IFS in 2015, signaled the
start of a new era of the hotel group’s brand extension. This first Niccolo
rapidly emerged as the city’s market leader for room yield in just a year
since opening. It has clinched a host of coveted distinctions, including
“Best Business Hotel in Southwest China” at the 9th TTG China Travel
Awards, affirming the success of the brand evolution.
Outside China, Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila, earned the prestigious
honour of Forbes Five-Star Hotel for its solid hospitality excellence,
becoming one of the first recipients since Forbes opened its doors to
Manila hotels.
Niccolo Chengdu sets a good model for the three Niccolo hotels under
development at the IFS complexes in Chongqing, Changsha and
Suzhou, which are progressing to plan.
Hong Kong
China
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
Gateway Hotel
Prince Hotel
Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
Marco Polo Changsha* (2019)
Marco Polo Changzhou
Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi, Foshan
Marco Polo Jinjiang
Marco Polo Shenzhen
Marco Polo Wuhan
Marco Polo Xiamen
The Philippines
Niccolo Changsha* (2017)
Niccolo, Chengdu
Niccolo Chongqing* (2017)
Niccolo Suzhou* (2018)
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The Murray, Hong Kong* (2017)
* under development
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Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu
Marco Polo Davao
Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila
* under development
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