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You might be wondering, what can you get out of a hotel staycation when things you'd normally enjoy at the property: the spa, the restaurants and the bars have had to close down because of the pandemic? The truth is, yes, you will be missing out on some things. But what we've come to discover is that a staycation during a pandemic is a whole new experience with a lot of its own perks too. Here are just a few things we loved about the St. Regis staycation.

A Festive Welcome

The St. Regis Hong Kong, already a cosy and intimate setting, is completely transformed with dazzling festive decorations all around. There are fun little activations all around as well. From 23rd to 26th December, rooms are all decorated with Christmas stockings and Santa-costumed teddy bears that you can bring home. You'll also find Santa's postbox in The Great Room. Guests can request for a Christmas postcard at the reception desk and have their wishes delivered to North Pole directly, no postage required.

During Christmas, from 23rd to 26th of December, rooms are decorated with Christmas stockings and a stuffed Santa-costumed teddy bear that you can bring home with you.

Having butler service is already a great luxury in any situation, but what they can do for you when you're staying in your suite for the majority of your stay is suddenly so much more apparent.

Forget in-room Nespresso coffee. Did you know you could get all kinds of coffee and freshly brewed tea delivered to you at all hours? The butler team can be easily accessed via WhatsApp too, by scanning a code that comes with your room card.

In-Room Dining

Dining in-room was a surprisingly enjoyable affair, and an option you probably would not have considered prior to these new measures. St. Regis has prepared a special Festive Afternoon Tea set made for in-room dining, and its two Michelin-starred restaurants, L'Envol and Rùn, are also serving special menus to be served in-room. A culinary highlight of the St. Regis Staycation was definitely the Hokkaido sea urchin with gamberoni prawn and crunchy fennel, as was the tender seared A3 Kagoshima beef tenderloin with heart-shaped "pommes souffles" and caper jus. Each course is served separately — the butler team has timed it perfectly so your food remains hot every time they knock on your door. Wine pairings are available too if you so desire.

An Evening Treat

And last but not least, end the night with a soothing soak in the bath. Using 001 Skincare London, a line of British natural skincare created by royalty facialist Ada Ooi, the butler will draw up a bath for you at your desired time and leave you to enjoy for as long as you want.

The one-night staycation package at the St. Regis Suite includes:

One night “Stay & Dine” staycation package (inclusive of St. Regis Suite, 2 breakfasts at Rùn and a choice between an in-room Afternoon Tea or a 3-course set dinner menu at The Drawing Room or in-room with a glass of red or white wine each for two pax); One 001 Skincare London aroma oil bubble bath experience.

St. Regis staycation is valid from now until March 2021, and can be redeemed on Sundays to Thursdays only.

To enter, head to our Instagram page and follow the instructions.

St. Regis Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Dr, Wan Chai; +852 2138 6888

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This December, the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has launched a series of attractive and noteworthy staycation and dining packages for those looking for a mini getaway. Whether you're alone, coupled or with your family, a Four Seasons Christmas staycation is what you need to entertain and treat yourself.

Starting Christmas Eve, local residents can stay for a minimum of two nights at Four Seasons Hotel, allowing ample time to indulge in award-winning gastronomies, their infinity pool and relaxing massages at the spa. This festive staycation includes a daily breakfast for two with 30 percent savings on the best available rate when staying for two nights or more. Another even more attractive packages the Suite Escape package which enables guests to enjoy 50 percent savings off the best available rate. Guests can also gain exclusive access to Lane Crawford’s Platinum Suite with a complimentary personal styling session to find their perfect festive ensemble.

[caption id="attachment_212858" align="aligncenter" width="801"] Four Seasons Harbour View Room[/caption]

For a magical Christmas to remember in Hong Kong, book the Presidential Suite on December 24, 25 or 31 and enjoy exclusive seasonal specials including a round trip limousine transfer, an 8-course festive dinner at the three-Michelin star Caprice, one 90 minute Jade Stone treatment for two persons, Executive Club access and benefits, a full hour personal styling service in the comfort of the suite by Lane Crawford, and a private jewellery tour at Chopard.

[caption id="attachment_212859" align="aligncenter" width="889"] The Presidential Suite Dining Room[/caption]

Meanwhile, families who book any of the room packages over festive season will enjoy complimentary kids’ activities including nail art and cookie decorating classes.

To add to the year-end cheer from December 23, 2020 to January 2, 2021, the festive dinner buffet is exclusively available for room guests featuring a bountiful array of holiday favourites, such as the Traditional Slow Roasted Butterball Turkey, Oven Roasted Beef Rib Eye, Gammon Ham and Pastry Chef Ringo Chan's Panettone.

[caption id="attachment_212856" align="aligncenter" width="753"] Four Season's Caprice Bar[/caption]

And if the above isn't already enticing enough, you can ring in 2021 in style with a decadent Caviar and Champagne celebration at Caprice Bar while enjoying  music from DJ Helen Ting. The bar boasts magnificent views of the Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong skyline, making it a perfect venue for a count down.

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, +852 3196 8888

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This December, the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has launched a series of attractive and noteworthy staycation and dining packages for those looking for a mini getaway. Whether you're alone, coupled or with your family, a Four Seasons Christmas staycation is what you need to entertain and treat yourself.

Starting Christmas Eve, local residents can stay for a minimum of two nights at Four Seasons Hotel, allowing ample time to indulge in award-winning gastronomies, their infinity pool and relaxing massages at the spa. This festive staycation includes a daily breakfast for two with 30 percent savings on the best available rate when staying for two nights or more. Another even more attractive packages the Suite Escape package which enables guests to enjoy 50 percent savings off the best available rate. Guests can also gain exclusive access to Lane Crawford’s Platinum Suite with a complimentary personal styling session to find their perfect festive ensemble.

[caption id="attachment_212858" align="aligncenter" width="801"] Four Seasons Harbour View Room[/caption]

For a magical Christmas to remember in Hong Kong, book the Presidential Suite on December 24, 25 or 31 and enjoy exclusive seasonal specials including a round trip limousine transfer, an 8-course festive dinner at the three-Michelin star Caprice, one 90 minute Jade Stone treatment for two persons, Executive Club access and benefits, a full hour personal styling service in the comfort of the suite by Lane Crawford, and a private jewellery tour at Chopard.

[caption id="attachment_212859" align="aligncenter" width="889"] The Presidential Suite Dining Room[/caption]

Meanwhile, families who book any of the room packages over festive season will enjoy complimentary kids’ activities including nail art and cookie decorating classes.

To add to the year-end cheer from December 23, 2020 to January 2, 2021, the festive dinner buffet is exclusively available for room guests featuring a bountiful array of holiday favourites, such as the Traditional Slow Roasted Butterball Turkey, Oven Roasted Beef Rib Eye, Gammon Ham and Pastry Chef Ringo Chan's Panettone.

[caption id="attachment_212856" align="aligncenter" width="753"] Four Season's Caprice Bar[/caption]

And if the above isn't already enticing enough, you can ring in 2021 in style with a decadent Caviar and Champagne celebration at Caprice Bar while enjoying  music from DJ Helen Ting. The bar boasts magnificent views of the Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong skyline, making it a perfect venue for a count down.

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, +852 3196 8888

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For the month of November, Maserati has partnered with Capella Singapore to create a Maserati-themed staycation.

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Switch things up with novel staycation ideas that include a mum-focused retreat, and a stay in a shipping container.

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Switch things up with novel staycation ideas that include a mum-focused retreat, and a stay in a shipping container.

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Bottomless champagne, caviar for breakfast, and massages a good staycation makes.

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By now, your bosses and colleagues have probably seen more of your abode than you would've ever expected to show them.

With many of us working from home these days, meetings held over video conferencing apps the likes of Zoom and Microsoft Teams have become the new normal. Inevitably, this means letting colleagues into our residences — albeit virtually — and having them catch glimpses of it via our backdrop. Depending on where your workspace is located, this view could range from a boring blank wall to windows or cluttered bookshelves.

Your makeshift office may not be the most glamorous, but there are several easy interior design tricks that you can employ to quickly jazz up the background of your Zoom calls.

Textiles and cushions

If your workstation of choice is the couch or bed, all it takes is a few snazzy throw pillows wrapped in eye-catching fabrics and prints to provide visual interest in the space behind you. Consider dressing your cushions in the Armani/Casa Exclusive Textiles by Rubelli collection, which is inspired by modern art — specifically works by Henri Matisse, Vasilij Kandinskij and Paul Klee.

It showcases striking colour blocks embellished with embroideries, ikat details and intertwined motifs. These are available in various patterns and shades ranging from pastel to neutral hues. More details here.

Houseplants and greenery

Adding houseplants to your home office will help the space look less spartan and bland. Smaller plants like cacti, succulents and spider plants can be displayed on shelves or tables, while larger ones such as philodendrons, snake plants and ZZ plant (Zanzibar Gem) can be placed on the floor to break the monotony of blank walls.

Online plant retailer Flora Houses offers a wide variety of houseplants that will thrive indoors and are generally low-maintenance. Its range includes Japanese fir, fiddle leaf fig and Bird of Paradise. The store provides free doorstep delivery with a minimum spend.

Artworks and paintings

Perhaps houseplants may seem like too much of a commitment, or you simply don't have green fingers. This is where paintings and art pieces make an easier alternative. You can simply hang a couple of them on the wall that constantly forms your video call backdrop.

An Andy Warhol or Basquiat will certainly impress your co-workers, but your art doesn't necessarily have to be expensive or by big name artists. Consider procuring artworks instead from indie galleries such as Odd One Out, which boasts an array of creations by local and international printmakers and illustrators. We can't take our eyes off the above acrylic painting by Micke Lindebergh, which is titled 'Small Yellow Flower Pot' and features colourful blooms accented by quirky squiggles and bright hues.

Statement ornaments and furniture

Inject a dose of quirk into your meeting setup by peppering your background with assorted decorative items and statement furniture pieces. These can be anything from figurines to colourful tiles and dramatic room dividers.

Our go-to is Lala Curio, which is a whimsical wonderland of objets d'art such as brass monkey sculptures, cloisonné birds, and, one of our favourites — an adorable trio of cranes adorned with rock crystal feathers and perched on crystal balls.

Wallpaper

Why settle for one specially curated work area, when you can turn your whole room into an Instagram-worthy space? Wallpaper is a bold and easy solution — if every wall in your room is clad in beautiful prints, you can essentially park yourself in any corner and still have an envy-inducing Zoom backdrop.

Designer wallpaper has seen a resurgence in recent years, and we're obsessed with Christian Lacroix's exquisite Oiseau Fleur vinyl wallpaper, which depicts vibrant botanical and bird motifs against a silk effect embossed base. It comes in two colourways of pink and grey.

(Main image: Brina Blum/ Unsplash; Featured image: Christian Lacroix)

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