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Corporate Information
Overview
Harbour Centre is a listed subsidiary of Wharf REIC, with hotel and property investments as its core business.
Hong Kong
Flagship assets in Hong Kong include MP Hong Kong and The Murray.
Primely located along Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, MP Hong Kong overlooks the spectacular Victoria Harbour view. The iconic "Star" Ferry and Hong Kong's first cruise terminal are at the footstep along with an all-weathered shopping mall at Harbour City – Hong Kong's largest shopping complex.
With its favourable location, MP Hong Kong provides convenience for discerning travellers. In 2022, MP Hong Kong was awarded “Best Luxury Sea View Hotel in Hong Kong” by Luxury Lifestyle Awards. MP Hong Kong also won the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant award for its renowned Italian restaurant, Cucina for the third consecutive year.
The Murray, a luxury hotel at a prominent location in Central and part of the “Conserving Central” Initiative, was opened in 2018 upon the epic conversion from the iconic 1960’s Murray Building. Renowned architect Foster + Partners helped to steer this significant Government heritage preservation initiative. The hotel has rapidly earned international praise and emerged as an icon of the city for impeccable hospitality. In 2020, the hotel became the only Hong Kong hotel in The Leading Hotels of the World exclusive loyalty programme to reach a wider range of guests seeking exceptional travel experiences.
In 2022, The Murray received a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award two years in a row, named the “Best City Hotel” – Hong Kong by Annual TTG Travel Awards 2022 for the second time and the “Best Historic Hotels Worldwide Hotel in Asia/ Pacific” in Historic Hotels Worldwide Annual Awards of Excellence 2022.
Prominently located at the bottom of Garden Road and Cotton Tree Drive, the sophisticated urban sanctuary boasts a seamless blend of scenic views of the city’s CBD and the lush green oasis of Hong Kong Park. The minimalist décor with clean lines and modern fixtures characterises the 336 spacious rooms and suites in the 25-storey contemporary chic hotel. The wide array of dining options promise unforgettable elevated culinary experiences.
Mainland China
Properties
The Group owns 80% of Suzhou International Finance Square (“SZIFS”), a 450-metre tall commercial skyscraper comparable to the tallest building in Hong Kong. Superbly located in the new CBD overlooking Jinji Lake and adjacent to Xinghu Street MTR station (Line 1), this development will set it apart from its peers in the region. This commercial complex offers 299,000 square metres of Grade A offices, Niccolo Suzhou, sky residences and luxury apartments.
The 27%-owned Shanghai South Station project is a 494,000-square-metre commercial development in Xuhui District led by major mainland China developer China Vanke Company Limited. The development, located next to Shanghai South Railway Station, is well connected to the existing Metro Lines 1, 3 and 15 stations. Pre-sale of initial phases commenced in 2015. Full completion is targeted for 2023.
Hotels
Niccolo Suzhou, the new luxury hotel at the top of SZIFS opened in 2021. Operated by Wharf Hotels Management Limited, Niccolo Suzhou comprises 233 contemporary chic guest rooms including 20 suites. Crowning the top floors of the city’s tallest skyscraper SZIFS, the sky-high hotel commands panoramic views over Jinji Lake and the city skyline and is set to become the epicentre of stylish and luxurious events in the city.
Below is a list of Harbour Centre's Development Properties in Mainland China as at 31 December 2022:
China East:
| Location |
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Caohejing Area, South Station Business Zone, Xuhui District, Shanghai |
| Site area |
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107,000 sq m |
| Attributable GFA |
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90,000 sq m* |
| Project nature |
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Retail and Office |
| Ownership |
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J/V project, 27%-owned by Harbour Centre;
51%-owned by China Vanke Company Ltd;
22%-owned by Greenland Group Company Ltd |
| Year of completion |
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2023 |
| Location |
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Xing Hu Jie, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou |
| Site area |
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21,000 sq m |
| Attributable GFA |
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129,000 sq m* |
| Project nature |
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Office, Hotel and Residential |
| Ownership |
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J/V project, 80%-owned by Harbour Centre;
20%-owned by Genway Housing Development Group |
| Year of completion |
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2021 |
* Partly pre-sold
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