TO LAUNCH “APEX MOMENT” THEMED AFTERNOON TEA
Chongqing, China, 1 July 2025 – As midsummer arrives, Niccolo Chongqing joins hands with Lotus Cars Centre Chongqing to launch a cloud-top speed journey atop the mountain city from July 1 to August 31, 2025. Renowned as a skyline hotel in the city, Chongqing Niccolo has earned widespread acclaim from business travellers and media alike for its prime location and modern, stylish design. Through numerous cross-border collaborations with fashion brands, it has established itself as a trendsetting benchmark hotel.
Founded in 1952 by British engineer Colin Chapman, Lotus Cars is celebrated for its extreme lightweight construction and track performance. Ranked among the world’s top three sports car brands alongside Ferrari and Porsche, it has crafted over 200 classic models in 77 years, revolutionizing automotive aerodynamic design. The elegant charm of Niccolo Chongqing complements the luxury and innovation of Lotus Cars, jointly presenting the aesthetics of cloud-top driving in the mountain city.
Sky-High Sweetness
Drawing inspiration from Lotus Cars, the pastry chef and team at Niccolo Chongqing incorporate iconic elements such as wheels and track flags. They interpret the beauty of speed through diverse forms, crafting a cross-border culinary journey with exquisitely shaped and flavorful pastries. The afternoon tea features refreshing and lifelike "A Lemon," rich and sweet Chiffon Mango Mousse, Caramel Vanilla Plum, Honeysuckle Cheese Tart, and more. Savory options include Mango Pickled Ginger Prawns, Italian Zucchini Crab Crisp Buns, and Chongqing Latern Beef Tart.
The co-branded afternoon tea is available in two packages: RMB 458* inclusive of two selected coffees or teas; RMB 568* inclusive of two glasses of Prosecco sparkling wine or signature cocktails. It is served daily from 12 noon to 6 pm at The Tea Lounge on the 62nd floor during the event period.
Guests who purchase the afternoon tea will receive an exquisite custom gift from Lotus Car Center Chongqing. Additionally, an exclusive Lotus Cars exhibition area is set up in the lobby on the 4th floor, offering appointment-only test drive services. This allows guests to savor delicious food while experiencing the ultimate thrill of smooth driving.
Skyline Stay · Co-Branded Suite
The Explorer Suite, boasting a prime location, offers panoramic views of Chongqing’s skyline at sunrise and the stunning scenery of Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge. Each suite features luxurious interiors, breathtaking city views, and custom Lotus Cars accessories, creating a dynamic and modern accommodation space. It provides guests with an understated luxury and sophisticated tranquility, while perfectly aligning the philosophies and spirits of the two brands through this collaboration. Guests staying in the co-branded suite can enjoy the following exclusive privileges:
- One-night stay in the Sky Explorer Suite with breakfast for two
- Custom Lotus Cars suite amenities
- Premium Lotus Cars airport (or railway station) transfer service (requires advance booking two days prior)
- Complimentary Lotus Cars test drive experience (requires advance booking two days prior)
- VIP Sunset Reception for two
- Access to the skyline swimming pool & fitness center
- Chongqing IFS shopping voucher package
- RMB 100 discount voucher for The Spa treatments (with minimum spend)
* All prices are in RMB and are subject to 10% service charge and any government taxes and value-added tax payable on the prices together with the service charge.
About Niccolo Chongqing
Niccolo Chongqing, the city's tallest hotel in the Jiangbeizui Central Business District, occupies levels 52 to 62 within Tower 1 of Chongqing IFS. The hotel boasts 252 elegant rooms and suites, each offering breathtaking views. Level 62 features three distinctive dining venues—Niccolo Kitchen, The Tea Lounge, and Bar 62—where art, cuisine, and stunning scenery converge for an unparalleled dining experience. Guests can also enjoy the Sky Gym, The Spa with five treatment rooms, and the Sky Pool, a 20-metre swimming pool with panoramic vistas.
About Niccolo Hotels
Niccolo Hotels is a collection of five contemporary chic hotels inspired by luxury fashion. Underpinning the brand is the desire to make life effortlessly luxurious for guests with engaging experiences, art and design, and sophisticated spaces. The brand’s first property opened in Chengdu in 2015 and it is now present in Hong Kong SAR, Changsha, Chongqing and Suzhou. Niccolo Hotels is part of Wharf Hotels’ portfolio and a member of Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. Visit niccolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn.
About GHA DISCOVERY
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 45 brands and 850+ hotels in 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme—GHA DISCOVERY—provides 30 million members recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay. GHA DISCOVERY generated US$2.7 billion in revenue and 11 million room nights in 2024. Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning.
For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or ghadiscovery.com.
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