Not Exactly Courtesy - The Peninsula's New Rolls-Royce Fleet !
The Hong Kong Peninsula hotel is arguably the best hotel in the world. After being used as the headquarter of the Japanese forces during their occupation of from 1941 to the end of WWII, it reopened as the Peninsula hotel in 1946. In its 103 year-long history, the Peninsula has proven more durable than the colonizers. In 1994, shortly before the English returned Hong Kong to China the Peninsula hotel underwent its last big-time renovation. An additional 30 story tower,a bar designed by Philip Stark, a heliport and an indoor swimming pool were added. The latest addition to the Peninsula is a ultra premium spa that includes incredibly luxurious private spa suites. If you have ever been in Hong Kong--maybe even stayed at the Peninsula--then you certainly know about the legendary green Rolls-Royce fleet which takes the Peninsula guests around town. Back in 1970 the Peninsula hotel decided to indulge its guest with cars made by Rolls-Royce. 
Only a few months ago the Peninsula took delivery of its brand new fleet of 14 dark green, custom-made Rolls-Royce Phantoms with extended wheelbase. There is no other hotel in the world that can compete with this kind of guest transportation. A custom paint job and 40 specific modifications to the standard model Phantom makes these cars truly unique. The Peninsula had to sent its drivers to the Sir Henry Royce Training School in Goodwood, England so they could be acquainted with the new cars, which are larger than the Silver Spurs the Peninsula used since 1996. If you know Hong Kong you can only imagine the challenge to steer one of these big cars through Hong Kong’s narrow streets. 
This is where one of the custom changes come in handy. The Peninsula Phantom sports a hill-hold function. This "Auto P" function allows the driver to take his foot off the gas while climbing an incline without risking the car rolling backwards. And how about a box beneath the rear seat that chills wet towels for its guests. Sitting in the back of a Peninsula Phantom you can enjoy a 420-watt, Lexicon audio system that includes 15 speakers and is equipped with two 12-inch monitors right behind the front seats. Don't be mislead by the term "courtesy". The Peninsula will charge you for every ride in these beautiful cars. But then again it is worth it!
The Peninsula Hong Kong
866.382.8388, +852.2920.2888
www.peninsula.com
Only a few months ago the Peninsula took delivery of its brand new fleet of 14 dark green, custom-made Rolls-Royce Phantoms with extended wheelbase. There is no other hotel in the world that can compete with this kind of guest transportation. A custom paint job and 40 specific modifications to the standard model Phantom makes these cars truly unique. The Peninsula had to sent its drivers to the Sir Henry Royce Training School in Goodwood, England so they could be acquainted with the new cars, which are larger than the Silver Spurs the Peninsula used since 1996. If you know Hong Kong you can only imagine the challenge to steer one of these big cars through Hong Kong’s narrow streets. This is where one of the custom changes come in handy. The Peninsula Phantom sports a hill-hold function. This "Auto P" function allows the driver to take his foot off the gas while climbing an incline without risking the car rolling backwards. And how about a box beneath the rear seat that chills wet towels for its guests. Sitting in the back of a Peninsula Phantom you can enjoy a 420-watt, Lexicon audio system that includes 15 speakers and is equipped with two 12-inch monitors right behind the front seats. Don't be mislead by the term "courtesy". The Peninsula will charge you for every ride in these beautiful cars. But then again it is worth it!The Peninsula Hong Kong
866.382.8388, +852.2920.2888
www.peninsula.com
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