Southside by Ovolo reveals resort refresh

China: Boutique resort Southside by Ovolo has undergone an inside transformation, launching a brand new restaurant, themed rooms, and extra.

Situated within the district of Wong Chuk Dangle on the south aspect of Hong Kong, Southside by Ovolo opened in 2014. On the time, it marked one of many first warehouse-to-hotel conversions on the island.

Having undergone a latest transformation, the property now provides Rock Star Suites which pay homage to musicians equivalent to Freddie Mercury and John Lennon. These suites present views over the encircling seashores and mountains and have a built-in bar and customized artworks.

Different themed rooms embody B.Duck, a novelty character well-known in Hong Kong impressed by the 1992 capsizing of a cargo ship containing greater than 29,000 plastic geese. The B.Duck room at Southside by Ovolo comes with a play tent and different branded leisure for kids.

The relaunch of the resort additionally sees the introduction of premium steakhouse Flat Iron Deluxe, which alongside its lunch and dinner menu provides a child’s menu, serves weekend brunches, hosts cooking lessons and extra.

Extra facilities embody the brand new Marvel Bar within the lounge, quite a few assembly and occasion areas, a gymnasium, a rooftop, and outside occasion house The Terrace. The reception has additionally been moved to the third flooring.

Stephen Howard, group director of selling for Ovolo Resorts, mentioned: “On the core of this R[evolution] is a change in ethos and branding to replicate the needs of the resort’s friends, coupled with new experiences. The ‘Your New Native’ positioning and branding was developed by the in-house Ovolo advertising and marketing and model workforce to replicate the cultural hub of Wong Chuk Dangle and to pay homage to Hong Kong’s wealthy, dynamic, and eclectic heritage throughout many aspects of life.”

Southside by Ovolo is a member of Design Resorts.