Hotel Information: From the lobby to the guestrooms, the hotel’s minimalist style is complemented by splashes of bright orange, yellow, and green. Dressed down in a simple white and orange theme, the lobby is outfitted with transparent chairs, orange and green sofas, white drapes, and modernistic floral arrangements. One wall is used to project announcements and welcome messages for the hotel’s primarily business clientele.

Amenity highlights: Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby. Guests also have use of the facilities at neighboring sister hotel, the Cosmopolitan, which includes ballroom and function rooms, business center facilities, complimentary shuttle services, and a restaurant.

Insider tip: Located across from the hotel, the historical Happy Valley Race Course was first built for the British in 1845. A fire in 1918 resulted in the rebuilding of the course in 1995. This and the nearby Hong Kong Stadium are popular venues for international sporting events, including the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens.

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Rooms

The 142 guestrooms are color-themed in orange, yellow, or green. Guestrooms come with wall-mounted plasma satellite TVs, high-speed Internet access (surcharges), in-room safes, minibars, and complimentary bottled water. Mosaic-tiled bathrooms have marble-top sinks, sliding doors, and partial use of sheer glass to separate the bathroom and the bedroom.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Voice mail
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service (on request)
• Massage - available in room

• Slippers
• Shower/tub combination
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Handheld shower
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Television - Satellite service
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• In-room safe
• Smoking rooms
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Recreation

One side of the hotel is fringed by the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, which has a 3,500-seat arena, gymnasiums, squash courts, badminton courts, and a multi-purpose hall. Facilities can be can be set up for badminton, basketball, table tennis, volleyball, and boxing. Aerobics and other exercise classes are at the nearby California Fitness Center at Lee Theatre Plaza, opposite Times Square. Swimming facilities are available at the Morrison Hill Public Swimming Pool, a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Tennis courts can be found at Victoria Park or Causeway Bay Sports Ground, about 1 km (less than a mile) away. Facing the hotel is the Happy Valley Race Course, Hong Kong’s key horse racing facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Swimming nearby
• Aerobics nearby
• Basketball nearby

• Tennis nearby
• Pilates classes/instruction nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby

Property Amenities

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby, bar, and public areas of this 23-story hotel. Guests also have use of the restaurant, business center services, and complimentary shuttle offered at the neighboring Cosmopolitan Hotel.

Valet parking:
HK500+ US$64+) per 24-hour period. Secure, underground parking.
Self parking:
HK500+ (US$64+) per 24-hour period. Secure, underground parking.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notice.

The hotel shares its business amenities with adjoining sister hotel, Cosmopolitan Hotel, which has a ballroom, six function rooms, and two private rooms with computers, printers, and Internet access. Click the link below for more details.

Business amenities (click for details)

Business services:Two private rooms at the neighboring Cosmopolitan Hotel have computers, printers, and Internet access. Printing surcharges apply at HK3–5 (US$1) per page. Secretarial services are available at the Cosmopolitan front desk and include photocopying, binding, parcel handling, and typing (English and Chinese). Mobile/cell phones and laptop computers can be rented as well. Surcharges apply for all.
All fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Internet access: Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the hotel lobby and café. High-speed Internet access in the neighboring Cosmopolitan’s two private computer rooms is HK50 (US$5–$10) per hour or HK120 (US$15–$25) per day. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Conference/function room(s): Six meeting rooms for between 12–50 people and a ballroom for up to 144 people are available at the neighboring Cosmopolitan. All rooms come with audio-visual support and complimentary high-speed Internet access.

• Concierge desk
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Parking (secure)
• Event catering
• Secretarial services
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Multilingual staff
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-out
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard

• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Number of rooms: 142
• Translation services
• Currency exchange
• Tour assistance
• Medical assistance available
• Dry cleaning service
• Laundry facilities
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Parking (surcharge) Fee Applies
• Parking (valet) Fee Applies
• Number of floors: 23
• Elevator/lift
• Airport transportation (complimentary)
• Airport transportation (surcharge)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Location Details

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): Approximate travel time is 45 minutes and distance is 40 km (25 miles).

Getting there: The Airport Express train from the airport to the Central Airport Express Ling Hong Kong Station costs HK$100 one-way (US$5–$15). The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and the Central Airport Express Line Hong Kong Station from morning until evening. Rental cars are not recommended for this area. Chauffeur-driven airport limousine transfers can be hired at the hotel for HK$650 (US$83) per car, per trip (click the links below for instructions/details).

Getting around: The hotel offers two routes for its shuttle service: One operates directly to Times Square at 20-minute intervals throughout the day; the other operates at 60-minute intervals and goes through Causeway Bay, Admiralty, and Wan Chai Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, ending at Airport Central Station. All these stops are near the city’s subway stations. From Monday to Friday, the hotel also offers another two routes servicing Quarry Bay and other parts of Hong Kong Island.

By train (click here)

Closest train station to the hotel: Central Hong Kong Express Line Hong Kong Station
Approximate travel time from the airport to the train station: 25 minutes
Approximate train cost (subject to change without notice): HK100 (US$5–$15)

Train schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The Airport Express operates from early morning till past midnight daily. Trains run at 12-minute intervals.

By shuttle (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45 minutes–1 hour
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): The airport shuttle bus is HK$140 (US$15–$25) per person per trip from the airport to the hotel; local taxi service is HK$350 (US$45) from the airport to the hotel.

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): From Airport to hotle, shuttle transfer service is available from 6 AM to 12 AM daily. However, guests must contact the hotel at least 24 hours prior to arrival in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact details will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.

Know Before You Go

The government of Hong Kong has waived the Hotel Accommodation Tax for all new bookings made from now for travel July 1, 2008 until further notice. The 10% service fee still applies.

Dining

Nooch Bar – Adjacent to the lobby; popular with the after-work crowd. Features old- and new-world wines, international beers, and specialty cocktails. Live house band and sports channels on broadcast.

Address

375-377 Queen's Road East, Wanchai

Wanchai,

Hong Kong

Nearest major airport:

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG-Hong Kong Intl.)

Area:

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong