Six thousand years ago, humans began domesticating horses. One of the earliest iterations of hotels were stage stations – a place where people could leave their horses to rest. Lady is an antique horse sculpture brought to Palais de Chine from France. She now sits in the hotel’s first floor lobby ready to greet guests. Her realism lends authenticity to guests’ experience, while her presence instills a nostalgic spirit within Palais de Chine’s styled hallways.