Sisters, let's just say, who hasn't watched the K11 Night held in Hong Kong the other day?
Known as the "Met Gala of Asia", it is a fashion culture event that combines red carpets, exhibitions and After parties.
Perhaps because it is only held for the second time, the scale of the Met Gala exhibition is a little smaller, and only a few dozen sets of haute couture dresses are exhibited.
But it doesn't matter, after all, the guests involved are the biggest attraction!
Compared with everyone in foreign countries who are focused on competing in clothing styling, K11 is more like a celebrity party with a high threshold.
or bigwigs and divas who are in the entertainment industry, such as Carina Lau (she is one of the operators of this party), Lizi, Zheng Xiuwen;
Either it is a top lady from the old money family.
For example, the rich 5th generation Deng Aijia is known as "the last aristocracy of Hong Kong".
Dad is Deng Yongming, the founder of Shanghai, who has the title of knight, dances with the queen, and is good friends with Princess Diana
There is also the core figure of Hong Kong's top celebrity circle, Yau Yongyun, Li Jiaxin, Xu Ziqi and her can only be used as a background board when taking photos.
In the front row, from left to right, are the three sisters Yau Yongyun, Yau Yongxian and Yau Yonglin
As the granddaughter of the Qiu Degen family of the Far Eastern Group, Qiu Yongyun can obviously lie flat and be rich for three generations, but she wants to fight for ability.
She spun off her family hotel business and successfully listed it as the "Hong Kong Hotel Princess".
It can only be said that after watching a tittle, I feel that Gambi, the gambling king He Chaoxin, and Qiu Shuzhen's daughter Shen Yue, who brought her daughter to the scene, are all grounded a lot?
More curious than the guests, Sheep is more curious about the host of the K11 party, which can bring together half of Hong Kong's celebrities, which is not ordinary.
The first K11 Night He Chaoqiong, Xu Jinheng and others were all popular
Sure enough, the organizer is Zheng Zhigang, from the Cheng Yutong family, one of the four major families in Hong Kong, the heir of hundreds of billions of family property.
The middle one
The Zheng family started with gold jewelry (Chow Tai Fook), and later set foot in business districts, hotels, New World, K11, Sogo Department Store, Intercontinental Hotel, RoseWood Rosewood are all his family's...
The wealth and resources accumulated over the years have built a wall called "old money", which is enough to be proud of countless upstarts, and also makes people outside curious about the real life inside their walls.
Therefore, the topic of old money is particularly hot this year, and people deconstruct from clothing, food, housing and transportation in an all-round way, and taste the restrained, delicate and exquisite aesthetic taste smashed by huge wealth.
Sheep has written about the old money style and how the upper class follows the elements (click on the red letter to jump), today we will start with "living" to uncover the mysterious corner of the high society - what hotels old money travels.
What kind of hotel can be picked by old money, and what services do you dare not think of? Follow the sheep and sheep to find out
What is an "Old Money Hotel"?
What makes a hotel called an "old money hotel"? It's not just a five-star or luxurious décor.
Sheep summary has the following 4 points
First, they must be old enough, usually with a century-old history.
The Fairmont Hotel opened in San Francisco in 1907
Second, he has a good relationship with the old Qian family and has been firmly chosen since his ancestors.
For example, the Royal Hotel Clarige's in the United Kingdom, during the World War, many royal families lived in it, and several princes and princesses were born here.
King Peter II of Yugoslavia and his Prince
If there are important occasions and important guests in the back, Clarige's will also be the first choice.
It's not so much about relying on the service of the hotel itself as it is a habit with feelings.
Third, it is a hotel opened by the old money family itself, which may not have a long enough history, but it has its own aesthetic taste and rich resources.
For example, the RoseWood Hotel mentioned at the beginning was only acquired by the Zheng family, and its founder was Caroline Rose Hunt, a wealthy gold of oil tycoon H.L. Hunt.
Fourth, compared with hardware, just the right luxury service is the real strength of the dust.
Yes, the truly comfortable service is not "being served" (such as kneeling when buying shoes in Japan), but making everything you want happen naturally.
Rosewood Hotel's current manager, Cheng Chi Man said:
"The service should not be excessive, when the guest has very little luggage, do you have to wait in the room for the bellman to deliver the luggage?
The front desk should not only welcome and register, but also have the ability to integrate services and allocate resources to meet the various needs of guests. ”
Moderation is the beginning of a good staycation experience.
OKK, understand the threshold of the old money hotel, keep up with the footsteps of the lambs, let's cloud check-in to see what services are available!
How great is the service of Lao Qian Hotel?
As long as you want, I will give!
When it comes to the Old Money Hotel, sheep think the most typical is Clarige's in the UK.
In terms of seniority, it was built in 1854 and has a history of almost 200 years;
In terms of service, it is the only aristocratic hotel in London that retains an elevator operator;
In terms of customer groups, the "ordinary" guests it receives are famous businessmen, artists, designers, A-list superstars such as Madonna, Tom Cruise, Versace...
The core customer group is the leaders of various countries, so it is also known as "Buckingham Palace Annex".
The Queen met the Queen of France here; When the London Olympics were held, half of the invited dignitaries stayed here.
So there is a strange phenomenon.
Someone called and asked if he could talk to the king, and the operator looked surprised: Who do you say?
The high-end Versailles often comes in its most modest form
Of course, the price is also very "old money fan", equivalent to 60,000 yuan a night.
With so much competition in the hotel industry, why did Clarige's enlist so many celebrities?
The answer is a service – make-it-happen, which simply means finding a way to make it happen no matter what the guest asks.
Know that everyone enjoys being recognized.
So before guests check in, the staff will have a special meeting to remember their names. Make sure even guests from many years ago are recognized.
Wherever guests go, staff greet and go, creating a feeling of being at home.
Not only will people be respected, but your pets will also be well cared for.
While you're busy checking in and checking out, everyone coaxes the dog together.
There is an exclusive kennel and small bowl arranged by the hotel when you check in, and the hotel will put it away after check-out, so that the dog can use it next time.
After check-in, you don't have to worry about large luggage, just take the elevator with someone to serve you and go upstairs.
The clothes in the suitcase will be ironed and delivered to your room, and even arranged in the wardrobe in the order you request...
Some guests said they wanted to use the jacuzzi, and the hotel listened: OK, arrange!
I won't find a masseur or SPA as an alternative for you, but just smash the super expensive bathtub in the suite and replace it with a jacuzzi...
What's even more frightening is that someone has to build a gym...
However, compared to the Saudi prince, the requirements of these two customers are not strange.
It is said that when the prince arrived at Clarige's, he had to live in a tent and make a barbecue in his room? So what hotel are you staying in? But Clarige's didn't say a word, so he redecorated it according to the request.
In addition to the adjustment of hardware facilities, Clarige's has also achieved the ultimate in feelings and humanistic care.
When the King II and Queen of Yugoslavia were exiled, they took refuge in Clarige's.
When the little prince was born, Prime Minister Winston Churchill congratulated him and specially included the room where they lived in Yugoslav territory.
The point comes, the hotel really got Yugoslav dirt under the bed ...
It can only be said that it will or will you
The staff keeps an eye on everything you need to spot your potential needs, but also protects the privacy of guests like they protect their eyes.
World supermodel Carmen does not buy a house, has lived here since the 60s, and it turns out to be only because of a small detail
If the waiter brought breakfast while she was dressing, he would not look at her with his eyes to prevent her from becoming uncomfortable.
The above is only standard, as long as you stay, you will also be equipped with a dedicated butler to provide you with personalized service.
They are always on call to say OK, when you need it!
Each butler will have a detailed file that records all the details of the guest's last stay at the hotel.
From the choice of furniture and bedding to your favorite egg recipes, it's all documented...
When you stay again, all the details will be restored one by one as before.
Before the arrival of the guest, everything has been adjusted to the most comfortable mode.
Other old money hotels
What are the amazing services & hidden Easter eggs?
The hotel Corinthia in London, known for being extremely picky, is a good choice if you have OCD.
The meeting was held 25 times to discuss the various details of the afternoon tea: the height of the dessert cart, the noise level, how to brew different teas, how to choose the texture and pattern of the cup...
Even the striped cutlery should be fixed in which direction to place
In other star hotels, wine is waiting for guests to consume.
The Corinthia Cellar is constantly updated and cleaned.
Because the brewing process of wine will continue to improve, and some wines may only be stirred up by the market, in fact, the taste and quality are not so good.
Such wine cannot be served to guests.
Speaking of the Rosewood Hotel at the beginning of the article, it has a hidden Easter egg that is light, which is why it is called the best hotel for dating.
The lighting and color temperature are carefully designed to never appear dead top light, ensuring that you are the most beautiful in the eyes of your lover, with a soft focus feeling.
Compared with the naked warmth of the riverview bathtub, this romantic atmosphere is even more difficult to buy.
I once saw a mother post praising it, which is very suitable for parent-child living.
Not only cribs, but also bottle sterilizers, diapers, baby wipes will be prepared; The staff called twice to confirm the baby's age and special needs, and prepared 2 plush soothing toys.
Sincerity and initiative are at the heart of luxury services.
In addition to these, there are quite a few interesting old money hotels.
For example, Kempinski, an old luxury hotel in Europe, because it started with wine, so the woman in red has become a special symbol of the hotel;
The originator of luxury hotels, Waldorf, because the hotel was a combination of two buildings at that time, each Waldorf Astoria had a peacock gallery;
Most of the Fairmont hotels are built on historic buildings, making them landmarks in many cities.
St. Regis was built to allow the head of the family to hold large banquets and parties, rich and willful representatives.
The Langham created several firsts in the hospitality industry, and it was here that English afternoon tea became popular.
Each hotel has its own memories and glory.
Have you heard of any aristocratic hotel service that amazes you? Share it in the comment area, and everyone dreams together!
Source: Inside Claridge's, A hotel for superrich & famous