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This hotel is an unsung hero to those in the know. A five-star property that concluded a wholesale renovation in 2005, it’s admired for its outstanding restaurants and personable, professional and approachable staff. More than half the guests are regular returnees. Much of the harbour view has been obscured by a flyover, but rooms on higher floors retain an outlook. Transport facilities have improved enormously in the area recently as the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station has expanded underground. Visitors should make use of the ferry terminal on the waterfront—the journey to Central takes between five and 10 minutes and is one of the city’s most relaxing modes of transport.
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This grand showcase, 56-storey property is the flagship of the Hong Kong-based Shangri La group, owned by the billionaire Kuok brothers. Classy and cool, with a breathtaking atrium hung with a vast woven landscape in traditional Chinese style, it exudes refinement. Located above Pacific Place Mall (close to the JW Marriott and the slightly down-at-heel Conrad Hotel), it occupies a prime position for business travellers and offers wonderful facilities. Restaurant Petrus, on the top floor, boasts a comprehensive collection of Chateau Petrus vintages (including rare magnums) and a talented French chef. The MTR is accessible via Pacific Place (a shopping and entertainment complex connected to the hotel) and HKCEC is a five-minute taxi ride away
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An oval tower perched atop the multilayered Pacific Place Mall, the Marriott provides a haven for weary travellers and aching consumers alike. With some top-notch outlets and well-trained, friendly staff, it can sometimes feel too popular, especially when buffets and dining tables are snapped up during lunchtime. Rooms are well equipped for business travellers, with broadband internet access and dual-voltage electricity supplied. Views across the harbour stretch away to the nine hills of Kowloon in the distance. Guests can access the MTR through the shopping mall without ever having to leave the building. A taxi to the HKCEC takes five minutes outside rush hour.
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The Kowloon Shangri-La lacks the architectural grandeur of its Hong Kong Island sister property, but it’s no less opulent. The property recently benefited from an extensive refurbishment, which has placed even greater demand on its rooms and restaurants. Diners flock to Café Too, a dining concept that turns the kitchen inside out as chefs prepare food in full public view. The spacious rooms and suites are popular with tycoons, who equate the Shangri-La brand with Chinese culture. Business travellers get all the mod cons and transport links are excellent.
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Classy, elegant and refined, the Ritz- Carlton sets the benchmark for business hospitality. A small hotel by Hong Kong standards, it achieves a veneer of casual intimacy that makes its efficient, consistently high performance seem effortless. A range of top-grade restaurants and bars keeps the appetite in check, and a dip in Central’s only heated outdoor swimming pool is the envy of all the overlooking office workers in winter or summer. The location is convenient for transport connections to all the major business venues and it’s a five-minute journey from the HKCEC. The only foreseeable problem will be paying the bill—quality at this level doesn’t come cheap.
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While the Royal Garden lacks the visual appeal of some of its competitors (and would benefit from modernisation), it remains popular with business and leisure travellers because of its ambitious restaurants and Chinese ambience. It is very popular with wedding parties, and strolling through the interior guests can observe nuptial celebrations that are quite different from their Western counterparts. Restaurants include Italian and Japanese as well as the recently refurbished Royal Garden Chinese. Transport links are good, with the rail terminus to the border with Guangdong close by at Hung Hom, easy access to Tsim Sha Tsui station and a new link to the KCRC network.
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It can be difficult to get your bearings in the Sheraton because of the mazelike cluster of corridors, lift shafts and underpasses that must be negotiated on arrival. But the recently renovated hotel offers a prime location, unhindered harbour views and a good range of food and beverage options. Rooms in the tower have a premium price and are accessible via scenic elevators that allow passengers to observe the vista outside on the journey up. Choose a drink in the Sky Lounge and dinner in the Oyster & Wine Bar for a memorable evening.
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The Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, with its luxurious rooms and suites, is designed for the pleasure and comfort of both business and holiday travellers. It provides the ultimate in personalised service with its Continental Club, lounges, five function rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, gym and spacious public and service areas. The restaurants offer a selection of cuisine including European haute cuisine, international favourites, exotic Japanese creations, the largest selection of rum in Asia and traditional Asian and English afternoon tea. It sits on top of a huge shopping centre and offers great views of the waterfront.
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