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Hong Kong SAR, China, 20 September 2022 – Starting from September, Lobby Lounge at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel proudly welcomes back its Canton Afternoon Tea Set. Ideal for guests seeking the best spot for a cosy daytime rendezvous or a relaxing post-shopping break, the high tea experience offers 11 sweet and savoury treats plus a selection of premium teas or freshly brewed coffee.
Complementing the beverages is a collection of petite teatime delights. Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel’s talented pastry chefs have developed a secret recipe for the deliciously rich and creamy Signature New York Cheesecake with Blueberry. There is also the Strawberry and Pistachio Panna Cotta, which is a delightful balance of sweet and sour notes; freshly baked Raisin Scones served with classic clotted cream and jam; and Hazelnut Mousse in a Chocolate Basket, which features a melt-in-mouth marriage of creamy chocolate and hazelnut mousse. Other delicious treats include Madeleine with Rose Petal Flavour, Caramel with Sea Salt Macaron and Mango Egg White Swiss Roll.
Just as important to the afternoon tea experience are the savoury bites. Mozzarella with Tomato and Pesto Sandwich is made with sliced fresh mozzarella cheese accompanied with tomato and pesto sauce. Croissant with Brie Cheese combines flaky pastry with melty cheese. Smoked Turkey Baguette and Smoked Salmon and Salmon Roe Toasted Brioche are meticulously crafted finger sandwiches.
Lobby Lounge also offers a choice of 10 teas to enhance the taste of the afternoon treats. Highlights include the bold-flavoured Brilliant Breakfast and Earl Grey; the floral and elegant Rose with French Vanilla; Blueberry & Pomegranate, which brings together delicious fruity notes; Ceylon Ginger; Sencha Green; Peppermint Leaves; and others.
The Canton Afternoon Tea Set is priced at $568 for two persons and $448 for one person and is available daily from 3:00pm to 5:30pm at Lobby Lounge. Marco Polo Elite members can enjoy an exclusive 25% savings on the afternoon tea set.
*Prices are subject to a 10% service charge.
Check the full tea set menu here or visit the website for more details.
Lobby Lounge
Address: Lobby Level, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel,
3 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui,
Tel：+852 2113 3919
About Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
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Situated in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, which earned the 2021 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 2021 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 35 brands with over 570 hotels in 85 countries. Further details on Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel are available at marcopolohotels.com.
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