Hotel Information: Built on the site of the former Xinhua News Agency, this contemporary hotel is typically frequented by business travelers. The street-level lobby features floor-to-ceiling windows for ample natural daylight; chandeliers provide soft lighting after dark. Throughout the day, guests occupy the tables and high-backed chairs while taking advantage of complimentary wireless Internet access. A small lobby bar offers drinks.

Amenity highlights: The hotel offers hotel guests complimentary shuttle bus services to Times Square (Causeway Bay), the convention centre (Wan Chai), Admiralty, Airport Express Line Hong Kong Station (Central), Quarry Bay, and other parts on Hong Kong Island. The hotel is also within vicinity to Ocean Park, Stanley Beach / Market, and the Peak. Guests can enjoy the friendly service and relaxed ambiance offered at the hotel’s restaurant and lobby bar. Six fully-furnished VIP rooms and the pillarless Xinhua Room are equipped with audio-visual technology. Room service, on-call doctor, laundry, valet, and babysitting services are also available.

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

This hotel has 454 guestrooms, which feature a simple, contemporary style generated by dark-wood furnishings and light-colored fabrics and flooring. Beds are outfitted with premium linens, and guests can select from six pillows—foam, feather, bolster, buckwheat, hypo-allergenic, or eco options—on the menu provided. Other comforts include massaging showerheads and in-room foot massages (surcharge). All guestrooms have high-speed Internet access (surcharge) and satellite TVs with pay movies. Safes are large enough for laptops.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Voice mail
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping

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

Recreation

A fitness centre is located on site. 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. 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

The well-lit lobby area of this 25-story hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access and clusters of tables with high-backed chairs. Two private rooms equipped with computers, printers, and high-speed Internet access are also complimentary. A small bar in a corner of lobby serves beer, cocktails, and finger foods.

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

The hotel has a ballroom, six function rooms, and two private rooms with computers, printers, and Internet access.

Business services: Two private rooms with computers, printers, and Internet access are complimentary for guest use. Printing surcharges apply at HK3–5 per page. Secretarial services are available at the front desk and include photocopying, binding, parcel handling, and typing (English and Chinese). Surcharges apply for all.
All fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Internet access: Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the lobby and restaurant. Internet access in the two private computer rooms is HK50 per hour or HK120 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. All rooms come with audio-visual support and complimentary Internet access.

• Concierge desk
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Coffee shop or café
• Bar/lounge
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Parking (valet)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking (secure)
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Audio-visual equipment
• Cell phone/mobile rental
• Secretarial services
• Internet access - wireless
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Business services
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Multilingual staff

• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-out
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Number of rooms: 454
• Number of floors: 25
• Translation services
• Tour assistance
• Medical assistance available
• Beauty services
• Currency exchange
• Dry cleaning service
• Laundry facilities
• Elevator/lift
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Supervised child care/activities
• Wedding services
• Concierge services
• Fitness equipment
• Health club
• Airport transportation (surcharge)

Policies

Children under 12 stay free when using existing bedding. Surcharges apply for rollaway beds, which should be requested at the time of booking. Cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
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. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• 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 Express Line Hong Kong costs HK100 one-way. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and the Central 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 HK650 per car, per trip.

Train details

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

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.

Shuttle details

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45 minutes–1 hour
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): HK140 from airport to the hotel; HK140 from hotel to the airport.

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Hotel shuttle service is available from 4 AM to 9 PM 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

La Maison de Orient - Contemporary dark wood furnishings contrast with light-colored fabrics and beige carpeting. Six rooms for private dining are available. Menus feature both Chinese and Western cuisine, including dim sum and a variety of pasta, steak, and fish dishes. Open daily from early morning till late night.

3T bar - This small, street-level lobby bar counter serves finger foods and cocktail drinks till midnight. High-backed chairs and coffee tables in the lobby provide additional seating. Complimentary wireless Internet access available here.

Address

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387-397, Queen's Road East, Wanchai

Wanchai,

Hong Kong

Nearest major airport:

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

Area:

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong