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10 Questions: Marcel Thoma, The Upper House

In our General Manager series, we catch up with heads of hotels for personal stories and insider perspective. This week, we get to know Marcel Thoma of The Upper House in Hong Kong.

Q Best hotel room at the property:
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All of our rooms are simply divine with unobstructed views over Hong Kong Island or the famous Victoria Harbor. Suite 4802 is my absolute favorite for its location near the gym; closet space, the largest of all suites; and, views over Hong Kong Island, Pacific Place, the Bank of China building and Victoria Harbor.

Q The hotel’s most interesting detail, service or historical tidbit:
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We offer complimentary short rides to guests in our own limousines. This comes in handy in a busy city like Hong Kong. Our guests can literally reach any point in Hong Kong easily within 15 minutes without losing precious time.

All of our rooms are simply divine with unobstructed views over Hong Kong Island or the famous Victoria Harbor.
Q Favorite drink at the nearest bar:
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I love the Strangle Parrot at The Continental. It is a drink mixed with gin, lime and basil.

Q Favorite dish at the nearest restaurant:
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The roast pork at Duddell’s is to die for.

Q The neighborhood shop or boutique you love:
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The Monocle store at St. Francis yard. I love their special edition of the Comme des Garçons perfumes.

Q Best touristy activity or outing to do in your city:
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Hands down, The Peak. From there once can see that Hong Kong is not only all about skyscrapers, it has so much greenery to offer.

Q Best non-touristy activity or outing to do in your city:
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Shopping Causeway Bay. Everybody goes there and there are so many interesting shops to discover.

Q Outside the hotel lobby, what’s your hobby?
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Swimming at one of Hong Kong’s divine beaches.

Q Your last holiday destination:
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The PuLi in Shanghai. The only Zen place in Shanghai and surrounded by lots of interesting nighttime spots.

Q Your next holiday destination, planned or wished:
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One&Only resort in the Maldives for a wedding of a guest. What else can one wish for?