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Hong Kong SAR, China, 16 February 2023 – Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) – the world-renowned global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas – announced its 2023 Star Award winners on 15 February 2023. For the fourth year in a row, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel’s Italian restaurant Cucina received the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant award while Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel was named a Recommended Hotel.
“It is a great honour for every one of us at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel to once again receive the significant accolades from Forbes Travel Guide this year. Despite the huge challenges posed by the pandemic during the past three years, our teams have continued to provide the warmest hospitality and top-rated services to both our esteemed in-house guests as well as every dining guest. I would like to express my sincere gratitude especially to the operations team and the team at Cucina. This achievement wouldn’t be made possible without their continuous passion and dedication,” said Mr. Dalip Singh, Area General Manager of Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong. “With the borders opening up, I am most confident and look forward to the rebound of global tourism and the revival of the hospitality industry. In the meantime, we will strive to uphold our exceptional accommodation and warm service to every guest.”
To celebrate this major achievement, Cucina invites all guests to enjoy the elaborate four-course Signature Menu crafted by Chef Andrea Delzanno. Served against the spectacular backdrop of Victoria Harbour, the menu is available at HK$888 per person and features four regional delicacies from Southern Italy. The gastronomic journey begins with Red Prawn Carpaccio, Mozzarella Cheese Sauce, Herring Caviar, Lemon Oil Dressing followed by Fregola Pasta in Sardinian Style, Mixed Shellfish, Molluscs, Scallops, Lobster Sauce. The hearty main course of Traditional Neapolitan Stew Pork Ragout, Ricotta Cheese Foam, Green Pea Purée is sure to tantalise all diners’ palates. Finally, an exquisitely crafted dessert of Sicilian Cassata with Ricotta, Pistachios, Raisins, Candied Fruits, Rum, Orange Sauce is the perfect finale to the elaborate meal.
For an additional $440 per person, the menu can be paired with four glasses of exquisite wines recommended by Cucina’s Beverage Manager, Mr. Raymond Lo. For reservations, please call Cucina at +852 2113 0808.
Forbes Travel Guide is a world-renowned authority on excellence in hospitality. Both Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel and Cucina are included in the illustrious 2023 Star Ratings list.
“Travel is in an incredible position for continued growth, as people prioritise authentic, in-person experiences,” says Amanda Frasier, President of Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide. “The hotels, ocean cruises, restaurants and spas on our 2023 Star Rating list demonstrate an impressive commitment to creating memorable environments that nurture connection, joy and sense of place as we experience the world to its fullest.”
To view the 2023 Star Award winners, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.
For a detailed explanation of how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star Ratings, click here.
About Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
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Situated in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, which earned the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Award, is part of Harbour City – Hong Kong’s largest shopping complex.
The hotel comprises 665 luxurious guestrooms and suites, many of which offer breath-taking views of the celebrated Victoria Harbour. Within a short walk are landmarks such as the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Cultural Centre and 1881 Heritage. The hotel is also on the doorstep of the Star Ferry terminal and MTR subway stations.
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool; a gym; a lobby lounge; the all-day dining outlet, Cafe Marco, which features a wide variety of gourmet cuisines from all over the world; and our 2023 Forbes Travel Guide 4-star Italian restaurant, Cucina. The hotel has 14 function rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 430 guests, as well as a dedicated and professional Banquet Services Team.
The hotel is part of Wharf Hotels, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd, a Hong Kong-listed company with core business interests in property and investments in communications and container-terminal operations. Other Wharf Hotels properties include Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel in Hong Kong as well as hotels in mainland China and the Philippines. Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, bringing together more than 40 brands with over 800 hotels in 100 countries. Further details on Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel are available at marcopolohotels.com.
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