Fintan O"Doherty:The Core Emanating Tangla Oriental Hospitality

Mr. Fintan O"Doherty,Hotel Manager of Tangla Hotel Tianjin

　　At the helm of the Tangla Hotel Tianjin is Hotel Manager Fintan, a veteran hotelier who brings a wealth of worldwide experiences to bring the hotel to another level of unprecedented enjoyment for its guests in Tianjin City. With his firm commitment, Fintan said: “Our brand philosophy is Harmony, Elegance, Excellence, and Tranquility, by which we are determined to deliver the unique charms and culture of the Orient for the public and for the world. With our genuine sincerity, we are committed to combine the wonderful blessings of nature with the quintessence of modernity in providing unforgettable experiences for each and every dear guest of ours. As to the brand core values of the Tangla Hotels, let’s put it this way: Harmony stands for our service team well seasoned and skilled in rendering traditional, thoughtful, and customized services. Elegance is reflected in our well designed and appointed deluxe suites and restaurants, where guests are showered by the wholehearted attention from our amiable service staff. Excellence is defined by the superiority of the high-end hospitality provisions together with services distinction in gaining the hospitality milestone. Tranquility is exuded by way of personalized products and services in creating a blissful atmosphere and helping people to find inner peace. This place is the home away from home in a journey and the serene oasis from the noise and haste of the city.”

　　In many ways, hotel guests come to appreciate the style of a hotel by its details. Also, it is usually the small things, seemingly trivial, that are retained in the fond memories of the guests. In this area, the Tangla Hotel Tianjin has it all. At the beginning of the hotel construction, noted architects and designers were commissioned for the challenging job. The interior design took its inspiration from the local culture and evolved into the concept of bringing the feel of flowers and trees into the interior design to immerse comers in a sea of blossoms. In effect, the interior dawns as an unfolding experience in oriental charm in a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. In addition, beautiful floral arrangements such as bonsai and fresh flowers, especially orchids, breathing life, refreshing the senses, and soothing nerves in both public and private spaces. Floral patterns continue onto to the dining areas, such as Cafe d"Or, the Tang Place restaurant and the banquet hall, on walls and panels adorned with metallic silhouette of lotus and butterflies with three-dimensional effects. Real and imaginary floras are fused in delicate balance for the aesthetic contrast between visual coolness and warmth and between tactile hardness and softness.

　　As for the significant points that differentiate the Tangla Hotel Tianjin from others, Mr. O"Doherty has this to say: “We attached greater importance to service and the customers over and above operation, in guaranteeing the genuine feel of home for our guests.” In this hospitality arena, the innovative service provider “Tangla Brand Ambassador” spells the difference. These ambassadors render personalized services from the onset of reservation to check-in and all the way to check-out, where efficiency, speed, and meticulous care are well translated. Another special mention are the amenities in the rooms consisting of branded toiletries “Hermes” and exquisite porcelain tea set from Jingdezhen. Even the pillows are specially made to warrant healthy slumber and comfort for the elderly. As for dining, menus, such as for breakfast, are thoughtfully created in which dishes are marked by color codes to indicate their contents of calcium, protein, calories, and dietary fiber, among other concerns of the diners.

　　In fact, the dining venues at the Tangla Hotel Tianjin count among the most significant points of distinction. “Besides having a sumptuous array of cuisines catered by the service that bespeaks of gentlemanly courtesy and respect, the hotel is can be considered as the best dining destination in the city.” This, Fintan readily assures. The Lobby Lounge, with its elegant marble finish and decorative bamboos coupled by rippling water and piano music, is an optimal place to have coffee or for a relaxing afternoon tea. The Tang Place on the 6th floor has an unmistakable oriental feel from the traditional Chinese grooved screens, lotus chandeliers, and decorative clay figurines. Cafe d"Or with its open-style kitchen is definitely a culinary theatre guaranteeing the goodness and wellness of food. Here, breakfast, lunch and supper come with a choice of à la carte or buffet, where dishes are cooked in front of the diners. On the 49th floor is the SoU restaurant, no less the optimal choice for business banquets and romantic affairs. The restaurant was designed as a mezzanine capturing the panoramic view of the metropolis. Chefs here are advocates of innovation, transforming traditional ingredients of seafood, steak, fresh fruit, and vegetables, into amazing and mouthwatering culinary creations. And, onto the 50th floor is the China Bleu rooftop bar, the highest jazz bar in Tianjin City. With an equally breathtaking view as the SoU restaurant, the bar is second to none for chill-out, where passion and energy can be released with rhythm of the sea.

　　Summing it up, Fintan stressed: “No matter from which perspective, the Tangla Hotel Tianjin is a remarkable hotel that guarantees people of many good feelings. And above all, here is where people, whether they are waiters or guests, would immerse themselves in the wonderful pleasure of hospitaltiy.”

　　In most cases, luxury hotels tend to become the business address in the cities where they are located. But for the Tangla Hotel Tianjin, with its vision of a hospitality that is “being born in the Orient for catering to the World”, another level of experience is created, not merely in lavish hotel accommodation, but more importantly for the ultimate sense of freedom and leisure in hospitality.