Citadines Mercer (1) — Photo by The Ascott
Citadines Mercer — Photo by The Ascott
Citadines Harbourview — Photo by The Ascott

Hong Kong – CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has unveiled two Citadines properties in Hong Kong. With the opening of the 52-unit Citadines Harbourview Hong Kong and the newly-rebranded 55-unit Citadines Mercer Hong Kong, Ascott's presence in the city has expanded to more than 300 units in prime locations across Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.

Mr. Tan Tze Shang, Ascott's Regional General Manager for Greater China, said: "Ascott has scaled up its network rapidly in Hong Kong with the opening of four properties over the past three years. The newest Citadines Harbourview will provide travellers with another choice accommodation in Hong Kong Island. Ascott has been well-received by our customers in Hong Kong and we are confident that Citadines Harbourview will also be a preferred accommodation option for business and leisure travellers. Ascott has over 30 years' of experience and expertise in managing award-winning serviced residences worldwide and we remain committed to providing world-class service and memorable experiences for our guests."

"As one of renowned brands under Ascott, Citadines is expanding fast globally and is well-liked by international travelers. With the rebranding of The Mercer into Citadines Mercer, we will have three Citadines properties in Hong Kong, enabling us to leverage operational and marketing resources to further boost brand recognition. Ascott will continue to develop our business in Hong Kong to offer guests even more exciting accommodation choices in this dynamic city," he added.

Citadines Harbourview Hong Kong

Strategic Location in Sai Ying Pun with Easy Accessibility

Located in one of the most vibrant areas of the city, Citadines Harbourview Hong Kong is an ideal accommodation choice for travellers to experience the metropolitan lifestyle. The serviced residence is close to the bustling Central Financial District, with convenient access to Lan Kwai Fong, Cat Street Antiques Market, Hollywood Road, Dried Seafood Street and the University of Hong Kong. Sai Ying Pun MTR station is a short three-minute walk away, and guests at Citadines Harbourview will be spoilt for choice with a wide variety of local eateries, boutique cafes, and international restaurants nearby.

All 52 one-bedroom apartments offer spacious living with an area of over 1,000 square foot each and a spectacular 180° view of Victoria Harbour. Designed to provide quality home living, all the apartments come with a fully-equipped kitchen, a home entertainment system, and ample storage space.

Residents can stay connected effortlessly with complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the property and free use of handy smartphones with unlimited 3G mobile data, unlimited local calls and international calls to 10 selected countries.

Flexibility to customise one's stay with a myriad of services

Recreational facilities at the pet-friendly Citadines Harbourview Hong Kong include a 24-hour fitness centre and a rooftop terrace where residents can relax and unwind. Guests on short or long stay can personalise their experience by opting from a range of services such as laundry, dry-cleaning, babysitting, doctor-on-call, courier and airport transfers.

Opening Promotion at Citadines Harbourview at 30% Off Best Flexible Rate

To celebrate its opening, Citadines Harbourview is having a special promotion of up to 30% off, with rates from HK$910 per night for stays from now till 31 October 2016. Make bookings on Ascott's website for Best Rate Guarantee and sign up as an Ascott Online Advantage member to enjoy an additional 10% off. For more information and reservations, please visit: http://www2.citadines.com/en/china/hongkong/citadines_harbourview.html.

Newly-rebranded Citadines Mercer Hong Kong

Conveniently located in Sheung Wan, the newly-branded Citadines Mercer Hong Kong is located next to the Central Business District and is close to the trendy Soho area with many restaurants, art galleries and fashion boutiques. The serviced residence is also near the famous Lan Kwai Fong, enabling guests to enjoy some of Hong Kong's finest shopping, dining and entertainment options. The serviced residence is only a minute walk to Sheung Wan Mass Transit Railway, a five-minute walk to Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal and a 10-minute walk to the International Finance Centre where many multinational companies and financial institutions are based.

Citadines Mercer offers 55 apartments and comes with a fully-equipped gymnasium, an outdoor swimming pool and the Breeze Lounge. Please visit http://www2.citadines.com/en/china/hong_kong/mercer.html to find more about Citadines Mercer.

With the two new Citadines properties in operation, Ascott now manages over 300 serviced residence units in five properties across Hong Kong, providing quality accommodation for travellers from around the world.

Ascott launched its first property in Hong Kong, Citadines Ashley, in 2006. It further strengthened its presence in the city with the addition of Somerset Victoria Park and The Mercer (now Citadines Mercer) in 2014, followed by the opening of Hotel Pravo in 2015.

About The Ascott Limited

Since pioneering Asia Pacific's first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984, Ascott has grown to be a trusted hospitality company with more than 940 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott's presence extends across more than 220 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA.

Ascott's diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, co-living properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Quest, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Preference, Fox, Harris, POP!, Vertu and Yello; and it has a brand partnership with Domitys. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott's loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.

A wholly owned business unit of CapitaLand Investment Limited, Ascott is a leading vertically-integrated lodging operator. Harnessing its extensive network of third-party owners and in-market expertise, Ascott grows fee-related earnings through its hospitality management and investment management capabilities. Ascott also expands its funds under management by growing its sponsored CapitaLand Ascott Trust and private funds.

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About CapitaLand Investment Limited

Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real estate investment manager (REIM) with a strong Asia foothold. As at 30 September 2023, CLI had S$133 billion of real estate assets under management, and S$90 billion of real estate funds under management (FUM) held via six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts, and more than 30 private vehicles across Asia Pacific, Europe and USA. Its diversified real estate asset classes cover retail, office, lodging, business parks, industrial, logistics and data centres.

CLI aims to scale its FUM and fee-related earnings through fund management, lodging management and its full stack of operating capabilities, and maintain effective capital management. As the investment management arm of CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand's development arm.

As a responsible company, CLI places sustainability at the core of what it does and has committed to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions for scope 1 and 2 by 2050. CLI contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.

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Joan Tan
Assistant Vice President, Corporate Communications
+65 6713 2864
The Ascott Limited