Re-opening in Central in late 2017, The Murray, Hong Kong will offer over 1,900sqm of exclusive meeting and event spaces catering to business activities and gatherings.
In redesigning the landmark building, global architectural and design studio Foster + Partners has honoured the building’s rich history by retaining a signature feature, the former driveway that circled the building beneath the iconic three-storey imposing arches. The space will be transformed into a semi-al fresco venue, named The Arches, that will welcome over 500 guests. With idyllic views of Hong Kong Park and St. John’s Cathedral, The Arches will provide a blank canvas for creative events, from fashion shows and luxury automotive showcases, to exhibitions, cocktail parties and social gatherings.
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Complementing The Arches is the adjacent Cotton Tree Terrace spanning 130sqm, providing a relaxed setting for casual events for up to 100 guests. At the Hotel’s Garden Level, The Murray Lawns offer 150sqm of event spaces that can accommodate up to 125 guests.
With views of the city and abundant natural light filtering through the building’s recessed windows, the multi-purpose function rooms on the second floor are inviting workspaces for executive meetings, seminars and break-out rooms. There are a pre-function area and six rooms, each ranging from 35 to 40sqm, while three rooms can be combined to create a larger space measuring up to 105sqm.
Embodying the contemporary sophistication of the Niccolo brand, the Niccolo Room situated on the 25th level reflects a timeless style with a subtle palette of neutral tones and gold accents. Ideal for conferences, galas or weddings, this flexible venue can be partitioned to create a pre-function room or up to eight individual spaces, each outfitted with wall panels that slide back to reveal 65-inch flat-screen televisions. At 420 sqm, the Niccolo Room is the hotel’s largest indoor venue, welcoming up to 360 guests for a cocktail-style reception. Equipped with seamless audio-visual equipment, two opposing walls with floor to ceiling LED panels and eight LED panels on each section of the ceiling, will facilitate personalised audio-visual displays and colour themes.
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The Murray’s top floor will feature a rooftop restaurant, bar and terrace, all of which will offer panoramic views of The Peak and Hong Kong’s stunning city skyline. The focal point of the 355sqm restaurant and bar venue is The Aviary, a private dining room with a glass façade and lofty interiors accommodating up to 12 guests. Behind the rooftop bar, the hotel’s resident sommelier will curate fine vintages and artisanal wines to complement the menu, while expert mixologists will add a touch of glamour with custom-made cocktails.
“The Murray will be a leading hospitality and events destination in Hong Kong,” says Duncan Palmer, managing director of The Murray, Hong Kong. “Our enviable location, multipurpose venues and exceptional support staff will make our event spaces the obvious choice for corporate events, conferences, exclusive social gatherings.”
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