Hotel Information: A total renovation of the 1928 main building and completion of a 32-story tower extension in 1994 brought one of the world’s legendary hotels up to date. The lobby, with its soaring columns, gleaming archways, and gilded cornices, has welcomed tycoons, movie stars, and business travelers for 75 years. White-gloved bell staff open the doors to a past era, with a string quartet serenading diners over afternoon tea.

Amenity highlights: Service has been honed to a fine art over the decades, and the in-house-designed technology is discreet rather than invasive. The hotel has a Roman-themed spa, and a sundeck overlooking the harbor. The six restaurants range from the traditional to the trendy, with a wide selection of Asian and western cuisines.

Insider tip: World-renowned musicians performing at the Cultural Centre opposite regularly practice in the hotel’s Music Room, whose grand piano is also available to guests.

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Spa

Located on the 7th and 9th floors, the Peninsula Spa by ESPA offers a tranquil oasis in bustling Hong Kong. All treatments include use of thermal suites to relax, cleanse, and prepare the body for treatments, as well as use of relaxation lounges overlooking the city’s famous Victoria Harbour and skyline. Contemporary design married with elements of traditional Chinese décor create a spacious and inviting getaway.

The spa menu reflects an influence of Eastern, Ayurvedic, and modern European concepts. Treatment therapists undergo intensive training to provide services and packages that seamlessly blend together, promoting a true retreat for the body and mind.

Peninsula Ceremonies – Signature Body Treatments (90 minutes):
This array of treatment ceremonies, especially designed by ESPA for The Peninsula Spa, is intricate, sophisticated, and holistic. Begin with a Peninsula Tea Ceremony, an in-depth consultation, and a fresh ginger foot buff to promote spiritual grounding. A salt and oil body scrub follows, before warm ESPA oils are poured onto the body and hot volcanic basalt lava stones are used for intensive massage. Jade stones massaged on the forehead and scalp refresh the skin and restore tonicity. Herbal concentrates blended with heated body masks of oshadi clay, marine algae, or mud are smoothed on, and the body cocooned in natural linens. Acupressure facial massage helps revitalise the skin, and peace of mind is achieved with a luxurious Oriental head massage.
ESPA Ayurvedic Influence – Chakra Balancing with Volcanic Stones (90 minutes):
An herbal tea infusion and foot cleansing ritual begin the ceremony. Skin brushing, exfoliation and an express ESPA facial begin the treatment. Specific placement of volcanic stones on the energy centers achieves new balance and grounding. A total body massage with ESPA-blended aromatherapy oils and Ayurvedic herbal concentrate rebalance and re-energise.
Detoxifier Massage (50 or 80 minutes):
Detoxifying body oil is used with a blend of citrus oils, which have natural diuretic properties to flush away toxins.
Destressor Massage (50 or 80 mintues):
Specially blended soothing aromatherapy oils are used, which have relaxing and calming properties to help guests destress.
Jet-Lag Eliminator Massage (50 or 80 minutes):
This treatment helps to rebalance energy levels by lifting spirits with energising oil and relaxing the body into untroubled sleep with soothing oils.

Rooms

The 300 air-conditioned guestrooms are distributed between the original 1928 building and a 32-story tower built in 1994. Rooms have European-influenced décor and Asian accents, with blues, greens, golds, and ivory dominating. Amenities include bedside control of curtains, TV, air conditioning, and lighting; TVs with video/digital-camera playback; DVD players; silent fax machines; valet-call buttons; and outside temperature and humidity indicator. High-speed internet access and local calls are complimentary.

Oversized marble bathrooms feature separate showers and tubs, with built-in LCD TVs and hands-free phones.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Cable/satellite TV
• VCR
• DVD player
• CD player
• Premium bedding
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Separate sitting area
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - complimentary
• Bathroom TV
• Multi-line phone
• Internet access - dial-up
• Free local calls
• Fax machine
• Voice mail
• Minibar
• Wake-up calls

• Housekeeping (daily)
• Turndown service
• Designer toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Hair dryer
• Bathroom telephone
• Makeup mirror
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Handheld shower
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Welcome amenities
• In-room safe
• Television
• Desk
• Clock radio
• Smoking rooms
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Recreation

The Roman-themed Peninsula Spa features a 60-foot pool with waterfall, two spa tubs, and a sundeck overlooking the harbor. A retractable glass screen allows year-round use. The health center offers extensive facilities, including saunas, steam rooms, spa tubs, and massage rooms. Towels, robes, and work-out wear are available for guests’ use.

Jogging is available along the promenade, opposite, or in Kowloon Park, three blocks away.

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

• Swimming on site
• Racquetball/squash on site
• Tennis nearby
• Volleyball nearby

• Aerobics on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing on site
• Bird watching nearby

Property Amenities

The hotel, opened in 1928, evokes colonial history, from the crisply attired bell staff to the framed photos of past celebrity guests. The lobby, carefully restored in 1994, retains its 1920s’ grandeur and ambience, while the 32-story tower extension, also completed in 1994, features extensive recreational facilities, including a Roman-themed spa with sundeck, the Philippe Starck-designed Felix entertainment complex, and a helipad with its own check-in lounge. International designer-brand boutiques are located off the lobby.

• Swimming pool - indoor
• Poolside bar
• Swimming pool - children's
• Spa tub
• Full-service health spa
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Technology helpdesk
• Concierge desk
• Concierge services
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Billiards nearby
• Fitness equipment
• Health club
• Coffee shop or café
• Room service (24 hours)
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Bar/lounge
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Parking (valet)
• Parking garage
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Ballroom(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Business center
• Banquet facilities
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Business services
• Computer rental

• Audio-visual equipment
• Cell phone/mobile rental
• Secretarial services
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-out
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Multilingual staff
• Floor butler
• Beauty services
• Medical assistance available
• Currency exchange
• Tour assistance
• Translation services
• Hair salon
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Laundry facilities
• Dry cleaning service
• Patio
• Coffee in lobby
• Arcade/game room
• Video library
• Clubhouse
• Shoe shine
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Number of rooms: 300
• Elevator/lift
• Umbrella
• Wedding services

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

Chek Lap Kok International Airport Approximate driving time is 45 minutes and distance is 23 miles.

Getting there: Guests can reach the hotel from the airport via the Airport Express train or by shuttle (click the links below for instructions/details).

By Airport Express train (click here)

The Airport Express train is an efficient and cost-effective way to get to the city. Departing from the airport every 12 minutes, the train stops at major stations such as Kowloon and Hong Kong Central, from which travelers can take a taxi or subway train to the hotel.

By shuttle (click here)

Shuttle buses depart every 15 minutes and cost $3.

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

Gaddi’s - French haute cuisine with a fine wine list. Rare artworks including pieces by Marc Chagall and George Chinnery, as well as a 16th-century Chinese screen and antique silverware dating from the hotel’s opening in 1928. Live soft-jazz in the evenings, and a small dance floor. Open for dinner and lunch Monday to Saturday.

The Verandah - Mediterranean cuisine in a relaxed setting overlooking the forecourt fountain. Ceiling fans and palms recreate 1930s’ tropical elegance. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as weekend afternoon tea.

Chesa - A little piece of Switzerland in Hong Kong since 1965. Modeled after an Alpine chalet and specializing in Swiss regional specialties, particularly raclette and fondue. Open for lunch and dinner.

Spring Moon - A recreation of how the hotel’s authentic Cantonese restaurant would have looked in 1928, with stained glass, wood paneling, and art-deco highlights. Tea-masters match dim sum specialties to a large selection of Chinese teas. Open for lunch and dinner.

Felix - Designed with an offbeat sense of humor by Philippe Starck. Several themes under one roof, including the Wine Bar, Balcony, American Bar, and Crazy Box. Pacific Rim cuisine, and panoramic harbor and city views. Open every night.

Imasa - Contemporary Japanese cuisine with tableside preparation of sushi and tempura. Fresh seasonal ingredients are flown from Japan. Open for lunch and dinner.

The Bar - A relaxed setting for a quiet drink, with deep armchairs and wicker furniture evoking images of Somerset Maugham. Open late afternoon to midnight.

Awards And Affiliations

The hotel received the Institutional Investor World's Best Hotels award in 2005.

Address

Salisbury Road

Tsim Sha Tsui,

Hong Kong

Nearest major airport:

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

Area:

Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon), Hong Kong