Suzhou, China, 26 June 2026 – This summer, guests do not need to travel all the way to Southeast Asia to enjoy authentic tropical flavours. Perched on the 115th floor of Niccolo Suzhou, the hotel introduces a limited-edition Southeast Asian afternoon tea set, available from 1 July to 30 September 2026. Made with iconic Southeast Asian ingredients including lemongrass, pandan, coconut milk and tamarind, the set brings a wide range of regional flavours to one tray, letting guests embark on a culinary journey over Suzhou’s skyline without boarding a flight.
Crafted exclusively by Niccolo Suzhou’s Pastry Team, this new afternoon tea draws inspiration from a Southeast Asian flavour map. It pairs savoury and sweet bites, each representing the unique local tastes and cultural stories of different Southeast Asian regions. The afternoon tea set features six themed desserts, five tailor-made savoury bites, a selection of premium teas and coffees, plus the chef’s special pork satay with chicory, Singapore chilli beef puff, taco cake with sambal sauce, sriracha seafood rice ball and pandan scone.
The savoury menu highlights distinct regional dishes. The foie gras puff pairs rich pan-seared foie gras with tangy tamarind to cut through its heaviness, leaving a bright, lingering finish. The red curry shrimp toast is made with plump, tender prawns seasoned with curry spice, with a crispy crust and juicy interior. The green papaya salad offers crisp texture and a vibrant sweet-and-sour taste from lime and chilli sauce, perfect for hot summer weather. The pork satay, marinated in lemongrass, is served with slightly bitter endive to balance the meat’s richness.
Desserts centre on coconut and tropical fruits with gentle sweetness tailored to local diners. The pandan lychee and white peach cake uses soft pandan sponge filled with fresh lychee and white peach for delicate natural fruit notes. The kuih lapis pandan layers of pandan juice and coconut milk, with a chewy texture and rich coconut aroma. The mango coconut rice mousse combines mango filling and a glutinous rice base for a soft, sweet tropical treat. Tasting savoury and sweet items alternately reveals the full spectrum of layered Southeast Asian flavours.
The afternoon tea is served daily from 2 to 5PM. The set is priced at RMB 588 for two persons, or RMB 688 for two with premium Caviar and two cups of specialty drinks. To make a reservation or for more information, please call +86 512 6068 8888 or visit the hotel’s official WeChat account ‘Niccolo Suzhou’.
Summer Indulgence
From now until 30 August 2026, book directly on Niccolo Suzhou’s official website or mini app to enjoy up to 15% off the Best Available Rate for two or more nights with daily breakfast and RMB 105 food and beverage credit for summer-themed menus. Niccolo Discovery members enjoy an additional 10% off.
About Niccolo Suzhou
Niccolo Suzhou features 233 spacious, chic and elegant guestrooms, including 20 suites. Sky-high destination dining offers include Niccolo Kitchen, The Tea Lounge and BAR 115. The event spaces on the 116th floor are the perfect venues for various occasions, while the ultimate sanctuary of well-being and fitness on the 117th floor delivers an exquisite experience for the senses. For more information, please visit niccolohotels.cn.
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. For more information, please visit niccolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn.
About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 50 brands and 1000 hotels across 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme—GHA DISCOVERY—provides 35 million members recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay.
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.
Crafted exclusively by Niccolo Suzhou’s Pastry Team, this new afternoon tea draws inspiration from a Southeast Asian flavour map. It pairs savoury and sweet bites, each representing the unique local tastes and cultural stories of different Southeast Asian regions. The afternoon tea set features six themed desserts, five tailor-made savoury bites, a selection of premium teas and coffees, plus the chef’s special pork satay with chicory, Singapore chilli beef puff, taco cake with sambal sauce, sriracha seafood rice ball and pandan scone.
The savoury menu highlights distinct regional dishes. The foie gras puff pairs rich pan-seared foie gras with tangy tamarind to cut through its heaviness, leaving a bright, lingering finish. The red curry shrimp toast is made with plump, tender prawns seasoned with curry spice, with a crispy crust and juicy interior. The green papaya salad offers crisp texture and a vibrant sweet-and-sour taste from lime and chilli sauce, perfect for hot summer weather. The pork satay, marinated in lemongrass, is served with slightly bitter endive to balance the meat’s richness.
Desserts centre on coconut and tropical fruits with gentle sweetness tailored to local diners. The pandan lychee and white peach cake uses soft pandan sponge filled with fresh lychee and white peach for delicate natural fruit notes. The kuih lapis pandan layers of pandan juice and coconut milk, with a chewy texture and rich coconut aroma. The mango coconut rice mousse combines mango filling and a glutinous rice base for a soft, sweet tropical treat. Tasting savoury and sweet items alternately reveals the full spectrum of layered Southeast Asian flavours.
The afternoon tea is served daily from 2 to 5PM. The set is priced at RMB 588 for two persons, or RMB 688 for two with premium Caviar and two cups of specialty drinks. To make a reservation or for more information, please call +86 512 6068 8888 or visit the hotel’s official WeChat account ‘Niccolo Suzhou’.
Summer Indulgence
From now until 30 August 2026, book directly on Niccolo Suzhou’s official website or mini app to enjoy up to 15% off the Best Available Rate for two or more nights with daily breakfast and RMB 105 food and beverage credit for summer-themed menus. Niccolo Discovery members enjoy an additional 10% off.
About Niccolo Suzhou
Niccolo Suzhou features 233 spacious, chic and elegant guestrooms, including 20 suites. Sky-high destination dining offers include Niccolo Kitchen, The Tea Lounge and BAR 115. The event spaces on the 116th floor are the perfect venues for various occasions, while the ultimate sanctuary of well-being and fitness on the 117th floor delivers an exquisite experience for the senses. For more information, please visit niccolohotels.cn.
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. For more information, please visit niccolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn.
About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 50 brands and 1000 hotels across 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme—GHA DISCOVERY—provides 35 million members recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay.
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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