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<\/div>\nHarrods will open its very first private members club in Shanghai at the end of this year.<\/p>\n
The Residence Shanghai will offer members access to the most sought-after spirits and an exclusive Gordon Ramsay restaurant.<\/p>\n
Located on the second floor of the 20th century Cha House, the club will feature a refined bar and spacious lounge, intimate private dining rooms and outdoor terraces.<\/p>\n
The retailer said the club will \u201cepitomise Harrods\u2019 quintessential British luxury, creating a destination committed to the finest hospitality for an exclusive membership community\u201d.<\/p>\n
Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free<\/strong><\/h5>\nSign up\u00a0here\u00a0to g<\/span>et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThe Residence has partnered with Edrington Group to offer members access to a curated whisky collection that includes a portfolio from The Macalalan, The Glenrothes and Highland Park.<\/p>\n
It will also be the only place in China to serve the Rare Cask 42.1, one of Louis XIII\u2019s most treasured and sough-after bottles.<\/p>\n
Only 250 members will be accepted to join the club, with additional members considered following peer nominations.<\/p>\n
The club has three membership tiers which start from 150,000 RMB for annual membership and comes with automatic Black Tier status for Harrod Rewards and associated benefits in London, as well as access to the retailer\u2019s lifestyle services.<\/p>\n
Harrods managing director Michael Ward said: \u201cThe Residence is Harrods\u2019 very first private members\u2019 club and is being created to serve a curated community of discerning members.<\/p>\n
\u201cMembership is a unique proposition in Shanghai, offering not only world-class dining and spirits with a like-minded network but also unlocking exclusive Harrods international lifestyle and concierge services to create unparalleled experiences for every member.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Residence has partnered with Edrington Group to offer members access to a curated whisky collection that includes a portfolio from The Macalalan, The Glenrothes and Highland Park.<\/p>\n
It will also be the only place in China to serve the Rare Cask 42.1, one of Louis XIII\u2019s most treasured and sough-after bottles.<\/p>\n
Only 250 members will be accepted to join the club, with additional members considered following peer nominations.<\/p>\n
The club has three membership tiers which start from 150,000 RMB for annual membership and comes with automatic Black Tier status for Harrod Rewards and associated benefits in London, as well as access to the retailer\u2019s lifestyle services.<\/p>\n
Harrods managing director Michael Ward said: \u201cThe Residence is Harrods\u2019 very first private members\u2019 club and is being created to serve a curated community of discerning members.<\/p>\n
\u201cMembership is a unique proposition in Shanghai, offering not only world-class dining and spirits with a like-minded network but also unlocking exclusive Harrods international lifestyle and concierge services to create unparalleled experiences for every member.\u201d<\/p>\n