Marco Polo Hotels Hong Kong is here once again to share some exciting news and latest updates on their three hotels. Marco Polo Hotels Hong Kong’s team flew all the way from HK to Cebu to host a dinner with selected media and I am privileged enough to be one of the invited guest during last Monday, September 17, 2018 held at the Blu Bar and Grill of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu.

Lovely set up at the media dinner with Marco Polo Hotels Hong Kong held at the Blu Bar & Grill
Saffron Marinated Prawn and Scallops (right)
Green apple relish, piquant tomato jam, micro greens, onion and cilantro yogurt
Butternut Squash
Crispy deep-frief anchovies, sage butter, creme fraiche
Mangosteen Sorbet

USDA Veal Tenderloin
Walnut mashed potato, glazed carrots , caramelized onion, mushroom, red wine jus

Burnt Mango Pavlova for Dessert
If you didn’t know, Marco Polo has three hotels in Hong Kong, namely Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel. The three hotels are situated in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon form part of Harbour City where Hong Kong’s largest shopping complex with more than 450 shops featuring the world’s leading luxury brands is located. The three hotels comprise 1,459 well-appointed and spacious guestrooms and suites, all equipped with complimentary handy smartphone and Wi-Fi plus deluxe amenities.
Here are the good news they have in store for all of us:
Wharf Hotels promotes Dalip Singh as General Manager of Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong
Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Dalip Singh from Hotel Manager to General Manager for Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong. Reporting to the group’s Vice President Operations, Singh will be in charge of the very popular three Hong Kong Hotels located on prestigious Canton Road: Marco Polo Hongkong, Gateway and Prince.
“Dalip has been a key driver in the three Hong Kong hotels’ improvement goals and initiatives, resulting in improved business performances, as well as guest and associate engagement metrics. He was also instrumental in the achievement of the Hong Kong Management Association Quality Award earlier this year and created an even stronger team spirit and alignment between the three hotels’ operations through this process. With his knowledge and organisational expertise, we are certain that Dalip will further strengthen the performance of the three cluster hotels,” said Dr Jennifer Cronin, President Wharf Hotels.
TO CELEBRATE NEW DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN HONG KONG AND DAVAO, MARCO POLO HOTELS – HONG KONG PRESENTS A ‘TASTE OF DAVAO’ DINNER BUFFET AT THREE ON CANTON, PLUS SPECIAL ROOM OFFERS TO PHILIPPINES’ BOOKING AGENTS
Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong is celebrating the launch of new direct flights between Hong Kong and Davao on Cathay Dragon from 28 October 2018 onwards. From 11 to 13 October 2018, Guest Chef Alex V. Destriza from Marco Polo Davao is jetting in to present authentic Filipino cuisine at Three on Canton’s nightly dinner buffet at Gateway Hotel. A selection of home-style dishes showcasing the treasures and tastes of the Philippines will be prepared for guests’ unlimited enjoyment.
Chef Alex Destriza is Executive Chef of Marco Polo Davao and has more than a decade of culinary experience in hotels such as The Peninsula Manila. During the promotion period, Chef Alex will showcase vibrant flavours in an array of authentic salads, savoury mains, grills and desserts.
Book Your Stay at Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong and Receive 2 Complimentary Tickets to the Marco Polo German Bierfest 2018
The award-winning outdoor Oktoberfest in Hong Kong, Marco Polo German Bierfest will be back from 17 October 2018 at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel. Thousands of guests will fly in to join the party under the giant open-air marquee – the only place in the world where you can experience authentic Bierfest fun, food and beer alongside the stunning Victoria Harbour. This year, guests booking their stay at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Gateway Hotel or Prince Hotel can enjoy free admission to the highly-anticipated event.
“Bed and Bierfest” Room Package – Book your stay with the “Bed and Bierfest” package from now until 10 November and receive maximum two complimentary entrance tickets (including two glasses of beer per room) to party with Bierfest fans from all over the world. Guests will also enjoy late check-out and other special privileges. *T&C applies.
Book Direct to Enjoy 15% Savings at Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong Room Upgrade for DISCOVERY Members
Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, the three Marco Polo hotels in Hong Kong – Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel – are beloved places to stay by the Hong Kong harbourfront. From now until 31 March 2019, Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong introduces a “Your Direct Choice” promotion rewarding 15% savings to guests. Whether guests are travelling for business or leisure, booking Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel directly through the hotel website with promotion code “DIRECT15” allows guests to enjoy 15% savings on the Best Available Rate. DISCOVERY members can also enjoy a complimentary room upgrade to the next room category upon check in.
Simply make bookings at the hotel website marcopolohotels.com to benefit from 15% savings now. With just a few clicks, you can save time and money, too!

Ehda Dagooc of the freeman Newspaper, Manna Alcaraz of Marco Polo Plaza cebu, Gia Mayola of ZEE Lifestyle, Katrina Enrera (me), Jean Yu of byjeanyu.com, Samanatha Poon of Marco Polo Hotels Hong Kong and Marlen Limpag of MyCebu.com
Once again, I would like to thank Marco Polo Hotels Hong Kong for having me. Hope these news excites you all to visit Hong Kong soon!