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10 hotels in the APAC region celebrate their remarkable journey over three decades in hospitality
Meaningful experiences have always been at forefront of WorldHotels Collection promise. Alongside the celebration of its 50th anniversary ‘A WORLD Reimagined’ recently, ten members also celebrated significant milestones in their exciting journeys within the world of hospitality.
To celebrate our WorldHotels APAC properties, we are proud to share their stories!
These are anniversaries worth celebrating, WorldHotels Collection mark these 10 members’ long histories in consistently delivering exemplary service and renowned reputations. A rich and diverse jewelry box!
121st Anniversary – the most precious gem
Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore celebrates the grand dame of 121st anniversary!
Blue Sapphire 65th Anniversary
Caravelle Saigon, Vietnam
Kunming Green Lake Hotel, China
Sapphire 45th Anniversary
Stamford Plaza Adelaide, Australia
Ruby 40th Anniversary
Rose Hotel Yokohama, Japan
Portopia Hotel Kobe, Japan
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro,
The Royal Garden Hotel, Hong Kong
Jade 35th Anniversary
Lakeview Xuanwu Hotel, China
The Kunlun Beijing, China
Goodwood Park Hotel, the Grand Dame of the hospitality industry in Singapore, an urban sanctuary, steeped in rich history and an unwavering commitment to its heritage dating back to 1900. Originally constructed as The Teutonia Club, an exclusive enclave for the expatriate German community in Singapore and fashioned after the castles of the River Rhein with a tower that is undeniably architectural highlight of the hotel. Awarded the ‘Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Gold Award’ Goodwood Park Hotel is certified as a hotel that demonstrates a very strong commitment to CSR.
Caravelle Saigon, the iconic status of this hotel has never waned since opening its doors on Christmas Eve in 1959, when the city was known as ‘Saigon’. During 1960 Caravelle was home to several Embassies and International news bureaus such as, NBC, ABC and CBS. Many news bulletins and stories were crafted and reported from the famous Roof Top Bar that has seen Pulitzer Prize winners and their stories being recognised across the globe. Caravelle Saigon is steeped in rich history that became, and still is, the heartbeat of Ho Chi Minh City.
Kunming Green Lake Hotel, established in 1956 which carries forward humanistic feeling and classical heritage. The property situated in front of the ‘eye’ of Kunming, known as Green Lake and it has stood here for 65 years. According to textual record, Green Lake Hotel has one hundred years of history, it was the royal residence palace for Qing Dynasty. Kunming Green Lake Hotel was awarded one of ‘China’s Best Business Hotels’ by Forbes 2007.
Rose Hotel Yokohama opened in 1981, and still owned by the same family today, who had an idea to expand their offerings to those that traveled far to experience their renowned Chungking Szechwan Chinese restaurant in Yokohama, opening grand accommodation so travelers could spend a longer time exploring the wonders of Yokohama and the oldest Chinatown in Japan. With the original restaurant on the first floor, this hotel has eventually become the most significant landmark of Yokohama Chinatown.
WorldHotels Collections are committed to providing authentic and locally-curated stays for travelers. With more than 200 of the finest independent hotels in key destinations across Asia Pacific, and the globe, each individual WorldHotels property brings its own unique experience while representing the brand’s identity of offering intuitive services, a refined sense of character, at the highest international quality standards.
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