15 October 2019

THE PENINSULA HOTELS IN CHICAGO, BEVERLY HILLS AND MANILA

ACHIEVE WORLD’S BEST HOTEL BARS ACCOLADE
FROM FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE

Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the world-renowned and only global rating system for luxury hotels,
restaurants and spas, today unveiled its Verified List for 2019’s World’s Best Hotel Bars,
naming Z Bar at The Peninsula Chicago, The Club Bar at The Peninsula Beverly Hills and
The Bar at The Peninsula Manila as three of only 45 bars around the world to earn the accolade.
This comes on the heels of the Forbes Five-Star Awards announcement in February 2019, in which
The Peninsula achieved Forbes Five-Star status across all ten of its hotels, resulting in The
Peninsula Hotels being the first and only hotel brand to achieve the highest possible FTG rating
for all its hotels.

“An honour of this calibre is truly extraordinary, especially given the amount of hard work and
meticulous attention our team collectively puts into each of these establishments,” said Carson
Glover, Vice President of Brand Marketing & Communications at The Peninsula Hotels. “Every
detail, from the design and ambiance to the unparalleled service, to the incredible food and drink
offerings, is carefully curated to provide an exceptional and unforgettable guest experience.”

Z Bar at The Peninsula Chicago

Located above Chicago’s iconic Michigan Avenue, The Peninsula Chicago’s recently-opened
rooftop lounge, Z Bar, boasts expansive city views, an array of distinctive, globally-inspired
cocktails, boldly-flavored food and the latest tunes from around the world. After being
transported to The Peninsula Chicago’s rooftop terrace via dedicated elevators cloaked in lush
forest artistry, guests can enjoy an expansive indoor-outdoor space including a rooftop terrace,
the perfect place to experience a sophisticated take on Chicago’s rooftop scene.
The Club Bar at The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Reminiscent of an elegant gentleman’s club, with beautiful California birch-paneled walls and
gleaming brass details and sconces, The Club Bar offers guests premium drinks and gourmet small
bites. Luxury leather chairs surround the crackling fireplace, creating an authentic yet timeless
atmosphere. The Club Bar's drink list includes rare single-malt whiskies, scotches, tequilas and
cognacs, as well as a comprehensive selection of wines by the glass, along with the hotel's private-
label Keller The Peninsula Sonoma Pinot Noir.

The Bar at The Peninsula Manila

Just a few steps from Salon de Ning and a short walk from the famous Lobby, The Bar at The
Peninsula Manila echoes the dimly lit bars of Cuba, and is the ideal setting to enjoy the signature
Batangas Old Fashioned, or savor a malt whisky in an intimate space. The plush armchairs and
leather couches encourage intimate conversation among guests. The Bar, boasting predominant
colors of cobalt blue and dark brown, is inspired by the character of an old school gentleman who
enjoys a flavorful cigar and a crisp drink.

The Verified List for 2019’s World’s Best Hotel Bars recognizes 45 distinguished bars, across
13 countries, and represents hotel bars that performed exceptionally on standards related to the
quality of their beverage programme, their presentation and their luxurious service.

Each hotel bar was meticulously inspected and scored using criteria such as elements of luxury
standards, which reflect sumptuous comfort, choices and conveniences, including a special level
of attention to details, and also food and beverage quality standards, which play an important part
in the guest experience. Bars must also demonstrate the technical aptitude of their staff, such as
their ability to listen to guests’ individual preferences and to deliver beverages at correct
temperatures.

“We’ve seen hotel bars evolve enormously in our 60-plus years of operating Forbes Travel Guide,
hence the focus of our fourth Verified List,” said Filip Boyen, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. “Hotel
bars are now destinations in their own right and have the ability to transform a hotel experience.
We congratulate all of the bars on the list, which were vetted and verified based on the most
rigorous standards. They not only scored highly, but also provided the most luxurious experience
for hotel and local guests alike.”

The Verified List throws a spotlight on amazing hotel bars in China, France, Indonesia, Italy,
Japan, Morocco, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the
United Kingdom and the United States.

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About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding
company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of
prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States
and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services.
The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai,
The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago,
The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula Bangkok, and The Peninsula
Manila. Projects under development include The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Istanbul and
The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex,
The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam; and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group
includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge &
Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula
Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.

About Forbes Travel Guide:

Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Our
anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based on up to 900 objective standards, with an
emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travelers select the world’s best luxury
experiences. The only way to get a Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended rating is by earning it
through our independent inspection process. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide,
please visit forbestravelguide.com.

The Peninsula Hotels Media Contact:

Name: Bassey Ng
Title: Assistant Manager, Communications, The Peninsula Hotels
Telephone: +852 2840 7729
E-mail: basseyng@peninsula.com
Newsroom: www.peninsula.com/en/newsroom
Website: www.peninsula.com
Forbes Travel Guide Media Contact:
Pegi Amarteifio
pegi@forbestravelguide.com
T: +44 7500 688 285