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Fairmont Peace Hotel

New and unique to the Fairmont Peace Hotel is the launch of a new team — the “Peace Ambassador.” The hotel has chosen to deck out this new team in timeless luxury with bespoke designed black tuxedos that serve to elevate their importance and professionalism in the lobby areas of Art Deco masterpiece. They are the team that can do it all, they are the team that knows it all, and their mission is to provide the most personalized and engaging service at the moments that would have been otherwise unexpected by guests.

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Designed in line with Mandarin Oriental’s vision and the hotel’s resort-like setting in a city-center location, the front-of-house staff uniform features a subtle look, interpreted in red and shiny colors. The front-of-house collection ranges from doorman, concierge, lobby reception, guest relations to Club Lounge; and comprises red jackets, white silk scarfs and Chinese qipao-cut skirts for female staff with red tunic-suit-like jackets and black trousers for male staff. Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou

The uniform of the hotel’s sales shows the elegance of the hotel and warmness toward guests. The female uniform is a dress to indicate grace. The suit is a combination of Eastern and Western styles with a V-neck collar.

MGM Grand Sanya

Since the resort is about creating a short escape from crowded city life, the hotel has made it a priority to provide a cozy vacation atmosphere for guests. According to the MGM Grand Sanya’s management team, a good uniform should express hotel features well and give consideration to both artistry and practicality. Soft, breathable clothing has been chosen for the uniforms to match the hotel’s leisurely feel.

The Azure Qiantang a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hangzhou

The front desk girl uniform at The Azure Qiantang features an exquisite design. It is wholly dignified and harmonious. The gold stamping on the dress has a special sense of beauty, like a flower just starting to bloom.

Kerry Hotel Pudong

The underlying theme with all the uniforms is apron-like garments that fit in with the look and feel of each outlet. All dining outlets are known for authenticity and the creation of signature products — similar to how an artist creates art. So what do artists, chefs and brewers have in common? They wear a coverall or apron to cover their clothes. The COOK’s uniform is a simple white or black shirt, with a denim apron, pinafore and jeans combo. In line with the casual atmosphere of the restaurant, denim was chosen to reflect the easy-going and vibrant vibe.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

The hotel prides itself on its concierge team. Piccolo Girls are one of the most representative examples. Their uniform uses the color of purple, which is in line with the tone of the hotel positioning: elegant and inspirational environments with professional team members who provide “True Waldorf Service” to guests. The color purple also corresponds to the color palette of the hotel as well. Their double-breasted suits indicate a timeless elegance that brings the feeling of the western royal family. Its high collar is an “East meets West” design.

InterContinental One Thousand Island Lake Resort

The uniform of the hotel is based on a classic Scottish plaid pattern. The top is a plaid-pattern shirt to go with khaki pants. The style is the best present to the InterContinental brand.

Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai

A hotel is like a micro society and it contains almost every aspect of daily life such as accommodation, meetings, business, dining and lifestyle. Art is another important component of one’s life. Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai tries to add art to the stay of each and every guest. The hotel has a collection of artistic uniforms inspired by the art pieces displayed in the public area. The qipao for female staff members showcases the natural beauty and elegant shape of Chinese women.

Fairmont Yangcheng Lake

Wugu Restaurant in Fairmont Yangcheng Lake serves organic food from a nearby farm. Wait staff wear a traditional tai chi outfit, which caters to the hotel’s theme of health and peace.




 

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