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Family friendly activities and exclusive culinary events capture the holiday spirit
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The Drayton Hotel is excited to announce it will join Curio Collection by Hilton beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, marking the brand's debut in Savannah. The Drayton Hotel Savannah, Curio Collection by Hilton was hand-picked by Hilton for its individual character and personality, allowing the hotel to offer its elevated hospitality in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District with the added benefits of the Hilton Honors Program.
Opened in 2019, the hotel reinvents one of Savannah’s oldest buildings dating from the 1890s and was carefully restored to embrace the building’s 19th century exterior and the charm of the surrounding neighborhood. The Drayton features 50 rooms and suites, and three signature culinary and beverage experiences, including St. Neo’s Brasserie, a classic French restaurant inspired by the Lowcountry, The Vinyl Room, an intimate cocktail lounge, and the Pendant Terrace and Bar, a vibrant rooftop bar with unmatched City Hall, Savannah River, and Historic District views.
“Joining Hilton’s Curio Collection allows us to provide guests with an elevated travel experience while maintaining all that makes The Drayton a distinctly Savannah property,” said Raghav Sapra, owner, The Drayton Hotel. “We’re thankful that through Hilton’s support, we’re able to welcome Hilton Honors members to our incredible city.”
Curio Collection by Hilton represents a carefully selected, global group of individually remarkable hotels that evoke a bespoke story through their distinctive design and character that are reflective of the destination. From a cozy living room lounge upon entry, to cobblestone-style floors and greenery similar to Savannah’s iconic squares, The Drayton Hotel Savannah reflects the dynamic essence of a historic Savannah residence where guests instantly feel like they’re welcomed home.
“With its distinguished design that embraces the building’s historic identity to unique, elevated dining experiences inspired by the rich culinary heritage of the destination, The Drayton Hotel is an incredible property to join the Curio Collection,” said Jenna Hackett, brand leader, Curio Collection by Hilton. “Located in the heart of Savannah’s historic district, The Drayton captures the essence of the city through distinctly local offerings, premium services and amenities and authentic experiences on and off property.”
The Drayton Hotel Savannah, Curio Collection by Hilton and the Savannah Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony outside of the hotel on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. Coffee and light bites will be available in The Drayton Living Room, and media is welcome onsite at 9 a.m. for coverage opportunities including images of the space and interviews with Raghav Sapra, owner, and/or Taylor Cerwin, hotel manager.
Guests are now able to book stays at The Drayton Hotel through the Hilton platform here.
The Drayton Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is also part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly have access to instant benefits and the Hilton Honors mobile app. Book direct at Hilton.com, through the Hilton Honors app or through other official Hilton channels for more perks and a price match guarantee. Hilton Honors members can redeem Points using the Points Explorer tool.
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The globe’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism has awarded The Hari Hong Kong ‘EarthCheck Benchmarked Bronze status’ for its raft of sustainability measures.
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EarthCheck’s certification programs involve stringent benchmarking to bolster sustainability and help consumers make informed decisions. The certification draws on more than 30 years of EarthCheck working with research centres and universities globally to address sustainability and climate change issues facing tourism destinations, communities and businesses.
To achieve Benchmarked Bronze status, The Hari Hong Kong has excelled across key performance areas including energy efficiency, water use, carbon emissions, chemicals, community and employee impact, paper use, waste and more.
EarthCheck deemed the hotel a “Regional Leader”, meaning an “exemplary standard of performance for the type and location of an operation”, in areas such as waste sent to landfill, energy consumption and potable water consumption. The Hari Hong Kong’s waste sent to landfill, for example, was 3.3L per guest night, a third of the regional average of 9.4L per guest per night. The hotel’s energy consumption per guest per night was 90.5 MJ, half the regional average of 180.3 MJ per guest per night. Its potable water consumption was 223.3L per guest per night, less than two thirds of the regional average of 360.9L per guest per night.
“We know that your team has worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone, which demonstrates your commitment to preserving and enhancing your natural surroundings, cultural heritage, local community and economy,” EarthCheck said. “Thank you for being a world leader in sustainability.”
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From the outset, The Hari Hong Kong, which opened in December 2020 in the heart of vibrant Wan Chai, was established through sustainable design and construction which sought to reduce negative impacts on the environment. The hotel then achieved EarthCheck evaluation in 2022, began working on the certification programme at the beginning of this year and will target EarthCheck Silver status for next year.
“To continually improve in environmental and social sustainability, our commitment extends to energy efficiency, water conservation, reduction of waste and single-use plastic, solid waste management, community involvement, training and education, support of local employment, and minimizing our carbon footprint; present in The Hari sustainability action plan, each measured against the annual Benchmarking Assessment of EarthCheck,” said The Hari Hong Kong’s General Manager Edward E. Snoeks.
“We are also dedicated to growing in an organic and sustainable manner through continuous monitoring of our consumption, purchasing responsibly and fostering positive relationships with our local suppliers, stakeholders, and the wider community alike.”
The Hari Hong Kong is also a LEED (Silver), BEAM Plus (Silver) and BEEO certified hotel in recognition for its sustainable design, construction and energy efficiency performance.
A green wall on the facade of the hotel’s second floor terrace stretches three stories high, bringing down the temperature of surrounding areas between two to four degrees Celsius.
In addition to its sustainability measures, the hotel also supports local charities, such as, for example, the Hong Chi Association to help provide education, training and empowerment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The Hari will direct all proceeds from its upcoming Christmas Market in the lobby on Dec. 9 from 5pm to Hong Chi.
Spearheading the likes of The Hari Art Prize in support of emerging artists, The Hari Chronicles to foster ongoing conversations about art, design and culture, and the new “The Hari Neighbourhood Guide Audio Tour” which ventures off the beaten track, The Hari Hong Kong also has a deep connection with art, culture, and its community.
For more information about The Hari Hong Kong, visit https://www.thehari.com/hong-kong/ email askme@thehari.com or call +852 2129 0388.
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