The Peninsula Express: An Enchanting Festive Voyage at The Peninsula Hong Kong

The festive season is the most magical time of year at The Peninsula Hong Kong, when the legendary “Grande Dame of the Far East” transforms into a marvellous winter wonderland.

This year, the hotel takes special holiday inspiration from the golden age of railway travel by inviting guests on an enchanting voyage aboard The Peninsula Express. Nearly 100 years ago, The Peninsula Hong Kong first opened its doors to visitors during the Christmas season of 1928 – many of whom arrived via Salisbury Road after long train journeys. Now, the hotel honours that heritage, and the excitement of holiday travel, by recreating itself as a bustling vintage train station. Here, guests will be transported back to the grand era of steam locomotives and railway adventures – and embark on a delightful itinerary of sumptuous meals, family activities, and festive events.

An Epicurean Railway Journey through the Past and Present
This season, the beloved train set and miniature Alpine village set up outside The Verandah restaurant will come to dazzling life with the installation of a full-sized train platform, Grand Salisbury Station, on the hotel’s first floor. Guests can board an exquisite Peninsula Express train carriage, with its exterior painted in signature Peninsula Green and its elegant wood-panelled interior; and embark on an exclusive culinary journey in an Alpine setting. 

The Peninsula Express will welcome diners from 25 November 2022 to 3 January 2023. The Verandah lunch buffet with dining inside the carriage is priced at HK$ 688* per person Monday to Thursday, and HK$ 1,028* per person Friday to Sunday; dinner buffet with carriage dining is priced at HK$ 1,028 per person Monday to Sunday. Special meal pricing applies on holiday dates:

Date	Lunch Buffet	Dinner Buffet
24 December 2022	HK$ 1,488*	HK$ 2,488*
25 December 2022	HK$ 1,788*	HK$ 1,788*
26 December 2022	HK$ 1,788*	HK$ 1,788*
31 December 2022	-	HK$ 2,788*
1 January 2023	HK$ 1,788*	HK$ 1,788*

The Peninsula Express can seat up to 24 guests, private and corporate charters are available upon request. For enquiries or reservations, please contact The Verandah by phone at +852 2696 6766, or email at theverandah@peninsula.com.

A Festive Railway-themed Musical Extravaganza 
This year’s holiday season commences on 24 November 2022 with the transformation of The Peninsula Hong Kong’s lobby into the Grand Salisbury Station, where it will take centre stage to a spectacular performance of classical festive tunes and lively rendition of this year’s themed story: “An Enchanting Voyage Aboard The Peninsula Express.” The festivities will culminate with the iconic Tree Lighting Ceremony, in which the hotel’s enormous, exquisitely decorated lobby Christmas tree will be illuminated. 

Guests continue their holiday journey with a sumptuous feast featuring festive delights from the Alpine Swiss chalet Chesa, The Verandah, Michelin-starred Spring Moon Cantonese restaurant, and authentic Japanese restaurant Imasa, specially curated by the hotel’s acclaimed culinary team.

The special event will take place in the hotel lobby at 6 pm on 24 November 2022. Tickets for “An Enchanting Festive Journey Aboard The Peninsula Express” are limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis, and priced at HK$ 3,880 per person. To celebrate the spirit of giving and the magic of the season, proceeds of the event will benefit ImpactHK, a local charity that supports the homeless and underprivileged in Hong Kong. For enquiries or reservations, please contact The Lobby by phone at +852 2696 6772 or email at thelobbyphk@peninsula.com.

“Teas of Hope” Special Afternoon Tea 
To celebrate the season of giving, The Lobby invites holiday guests to enjoy a magnificent festive “Teas of Hope” Afternoon Tea, featuring a special menu of delectable treats. The sweet offerings, curated by the hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef Florian Couteau, will feature Blackcurrant cinnamon macarons, a Ginger honey candle cake, assorted Christmas cookies and chocolate bonbons, accompanied by traditional scones with clotted cream and jam; savoury dishes, created by The Lobby’s Chef de Cuisine Anton Ho, will include Salmon rillettes and Foie gras with smoked eel 

and beetroot chips. 

Available from 25 November to 16 December 2022 and 27 to 30 December 2022, the festive-inspired “Teas of Hope” afternoon tea is priced at HK$ 488* per person and HK$ 888* for two. For each afternoon tea sold, US$ 5 will be donated to ImpactHK, a local charity that supports the homeless and underprivileged in Hong Kong.

For enquiries or reservations, please contact The Lobby by phone at +852 2696 6772 or email at thelobbyphk@peninsula.com.

About Florian Couteau, Executive Pastry Chef of The Peninsula Hong Kong
A culinary star in both Asia and his native France, Florian Couteau brings more than 20 years of experience to his role as Executive Pastry Chef at The Peninsula Hong Kong.

Prior to joining The Peninsula team in 2022, Chef Couteau worked in top-tier Parisian kitchens such as the Michelin-starred Le Meurice restaurant and Pierre Hermé’s chocolate patisserie at Le Royal Monceau hotel in France; he also held positions with Yannick Alleno’s Villa 32 and Ellipse 360 in Taipei, S.T.A.Y. restaurant at the Shangri-La Beijing, and the Alain Ducasse Restaurant group in China. Most recently, Chef Couteau spent six years in key culinary posts including stints as Executive Pastry Chef in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. 

*Subject to 10% service charge
**Special safety precautions may be taken to meet local COVID-19 risk-minimising mandates