Partying until the sun comes up is a matter of course in Las Vegas. But to create those indelible memories in Guangzhou – where your desire for an all-nighter meshes with the ‘what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’ mantra – you may want to explore Xingsheng Hui’s newest and swankiest addition to date: the swish, sexy and particularly sleek Song’s Club, tucked away on the third floor.
Home to what can only be described as an unbridled celebration of sight, sound, scene and form that doesn’t stop until the last guest leaves, Song’s Club is customized to dazzle the daylights out of you at a whopping cost of USD2 million. It’s class on tap, served up with a side of good fun, albeit without those cheap bunnies bobbing around.
If you want to dine before you dance, Song’s has you covered. The main entrance forms an elongated corridor enclosed in glass walls and metal panels covered in braille-like dots to reflect color-changing LED lights. Matching the sleek decor is a well-conceived menu that delivers satiating Western and fusion dishes handmade by a former five-star hotel chef.
The caesar salad (RMB128) – with a choice of salmon, chicken or prawn – and the 48-month, acorn-fed Iberico ham with cheese, nuts melon and grilled veggies (RMB258) are prepared to perfection on site by a chef that puts on quite the show. The black truffle and mushroom soup (RMB88) is to die for, as is the flaming seafood combo platter (RMB238), a melange of aquatic delicacies flambeed at your table. For mains, the lamb chops with pistachio crust and thyme (RMB198) and the prime wagyu rib-eye (RMB688) are both excellent choices that will leave you sated, yet craving more. For sweet endings, the orange caramel custard (RMB68) is a must.
As the food settles in, it’s time for that psychedelic mind trip. The captivating access to the main club is a black wave of marble and Macs, leading up to an automatic door that opens onto a lit den of desire. Designed by an award-winning architect, this throwback to Vegas also features low mirrored ceilings, giving it a trippy, almost retro effect. It’s laden with excess – things like customized metal and dark wood furniture, semi-private booths with copper drapes, private KTV rooms, a casino-style stocked bar, Brunswick pool tables and dart machines. What takes it up a notch is the copper-toned 3D film, laid on waves and more waves to create a sense of separation for guests to indulge in epicurean delights, strike languid poses and play a game or two. A state-of-the-art mood lighting and sound system showcases a mix of up-and-coming DJ talent as well as live bands. The music is usually turned down a notch, making conversation possible.
Song’s has two full-service bars that serve an array of drinks, including specialty cocktails created by renowned Taiwanese mixologist Saxo. Have a word with him, as this award-winning gentleman knows his drinks like the back of his hand. Bluesman in the Corner (RMB90) is one for the ladies, while gentleman will love their full malt selection, including Japanese varieties. If you really feel like blowing out, the most expensive tipple — a bottle of Hennessy Richard Cognac — runs for RMB39,800.
Amid beautifully clad people, Song’s is a place to see and be seen, although it is definitely priced for the high-rolling crowd and the most glamorous of Guangzhou. This also means you may be lucky enough to get a peek at a celebrity or two without having to deal with the big guy on the other side of the velvet rope.
Price: Approx. RMB300 per person
Who’s going: The filthy rich
Good for: Creating your own version of The Hangover Part IV
// Photos by Claire Zheng. Listing.
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