“Eileen Chang's Repulse Bay: Love, Upheaval, and the Beauty of Fragility” Exhibition

Built on the site of the original Repulse Bay Hotel, a historical landmark for Hong Kong's Southside since 1920, The Repulse Bay carries on its

hotel history, legacy of grace and sophistication with luxury apartments and a family-friendly shopping arcade with restaurants and cafes, as well as trendy and lifestyle boutiques.

Renowned guests who visited the Repulse Bay Hotel including Eileen Chang, Ernest Hemingway, Albert Einstein and Marlon Brando. Experience the nostalgic charm and grandeur at The Repulse Bay set amidst lush gardens and colourful blossoms by the sea.

“Eileen Chang's Repulse Bay: Love, Upheaval, and the Beauty of Fragility” Exhibition:

Dive into the immersive exhibition exploring Eileen Chang's profound connection to Hong Kong and this iconic landmark. Traverse the intriguing history of the Repulse Bay Hotel and the glow of the literary genius, revealing how Chang's experiences amid wartime upheaval inspired her masterpiece, Love in a Fallen City. The exhibition proudly showcases the replicas of the original manuscripts and letters of Eileen Chang, on loan from Hong Kong Metropolitan University. What's more, an array of rare artifacts and memorabilia of the former Repulse Bay Hotel are displayed, all underscoring its blend of splendour and impermanence.

The Verandah's Themed Afternoon Tea and Set Menus:

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the original Repulse Bay Hotel with our special themed afternoon tea and set menus at The Verandah, crafted to honour the illuminating relationship between the hotel and Eileen Chang's literary legacy. The afternoon tea evokes the cosmopolitan glamour and fragile romance as depicted in Chang's Love in a Fallen City. Guests will sample a colourful array of savoury and sweet delicacies on the traditional three-tier silver stand and journey through the era's opulence and emotional depth. Complementing this, our three-course lunch and four-course dinner set menus feature classic and signature specialites of the old Repulse Bay Hotel, reviving the culinary splendour of a bygone era.