Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel Sets Guinness World Record For Bar With The World’s Largest Selection Of Commercially Available Rums
Hong Kong, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel’s Lobby Lounge was conferred the distinction of ‘BAR WITH THE WORLD’S MOST VARIETIES OF RUM COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE’ by Guinness World Records.
Lobby Lounge’s selection of 102 rum varieties from different parts of the globe were individually checked and verified in an adjudication event led by Ms. Angela Wu, official adjudicator for Guinness World Records.
Witnessed by members of the press, hotel guests, and loyal patrons of Lobby Lounge, the adjudication process culminated in the presentation of the Guinness World Record certificate to Mr. John Girard, General Manager and Area Director, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel.
“This is indeed an exciting milestone for us. Not only were we able to put Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel on the map with this prestigious distinction – more significantly, this world record lends a significant boost to our efforts of promoting a greater appreciation for rums as a popular and truly distinctive spirit,” said Mr. Girard, himself a rum aficionado.
Throughout the adjudication event, guests were treated to an exciting selection of classic and signature rum cocktails, along with sampler shots of Lobby Lounge’s 102 rum varieties.
Boasting premium and exotic brands from different parts of the globe, Lobby Lounge’s rum selection includes English Harbour Dark Rum from Antigua and Barbuda, Foursquare Spiced Rum from Barbados, Goslings Family Reserve Old Rum from Bermuda, Barcelo Imperial 10 Years from the Dominican Republic, Plantation Grenada 1998 from Grenada, Reserve du Domaine Barbancourt 15 Years from Haiti, J. Wray and Nephew Overproof White Rum from Jamaica, Trois Rivieres White from Martinique, Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Years from Guatemala, and Bacardi Solera 1873 from Mexico. Most expensive among the selection is the El Dorado Rum 25 Years, referred to as “liquid gold of Guyana” and one of the smoothest rums ever produced.
About the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
Situated at the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel forms part of Harbour City – Hong Kong's largest shopping complex housing over 900 restaurants and shops featuring the world's leading brands.
Comprising 664 luxurious guestrooms and suites many of which offer breathtaking waterfront views of the celebrated Victoria Harbour, the hotel also offers the ultimate in personalized service with The Continental Club. Within a short walk to landmarks such as the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Space Museum, and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the hotel is also in close proximity to the Star Ferry terminal and MTR subway stations.
The Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a lobby lounge, an all-day dining outlet, and theme restaurants on Level 6 including Cucina which showcases Western and Asian open kitchens. Its versatile meeting and event facilities can accommodate up to 550 guests, with the dedicated service of a professional Banquet Team.
About Marco Polo Hotels
Marco Polo Hotels is an exceptional Asian hotel group with contemporary luxury properties located at strategically important business centres and major cultural centres of China and the Asia Pacific region. Each Marco Polo hotel is as distinctive and unique as the destination in which it is located. Our portfolio of eleven (11) hotels continues to grow, contributing to our position as one of the leading hotel brands in the region.
Further details on Marco Polo Hotels are available at www.marcopolohotels.com
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