Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - 44
InterContInentAL honG konG Hong Kong, China Following major enhancements, the InterContinental Hong Kong reemerges as the city’s most stylish hotel – what’s unchanged, of course, is its splendid waterfront location, overlooking Kowloon Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. Your guestroom is complete with high-speed Internet access, Bose entertainment systems, an iPod docking station and 24-hour butler and room service. Don’t miss the extravagant I-Spa with its private suites – each boasts a Jacuzzi, sauna, steam shower and massage area. Dining is a real treat; choose from Nobu, SPOON by Alain Ducasse, and Harbourside, famous for its international buffets. dIStAnCe FroM honG konG AIrPort (hkG): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Buffet breakfast for two daily and fresh fruit and tea presented upon arrival. In the know Not only is the restaurant’s cuisine outstanding, but the evening laser show brings your dining experience to a whole other level. 22 mi/35 km 44 AS I A & PACIF IC ISLAnd ShAnGrI-LA, honG konG Hong Kong, China Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong is an oasis in the midst of this bustling city. In the Central financial district, you’ll find all the shopping and cultural opportunities, while upstairs, peacefulness reigns with breathtaking views of the Peak and Victoria Harbour. Each exquisite guestroom is accented by Asian and European furnishings, and all offer the latest technological amenities, including highspeed Internet access, DVD player and flat-screen television. Should you choose to dine in, there are several mouthwatering options, including Nadaman, with its teppanyaki and sushi selections, and Summer Palace, for Cantonese cuisine. dIStAnCe FroM honG konG AIrPort (hkG): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Fruit bowl daily, welcome chocolates and personalized stationary set. In the know The 16-story mural, “The Great Motherland of China,” which is the world’s largest Chinese landscape painting, hangs in the atrium of the hotel. 24 mi/39 km the LAndMArk MAndArIn orIentAL, honG konG Hong Kong, China All it takes is a step inside The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong to escape the frenetic pace of the city outside. Within these walls, you’ll find a welcome sanctuary offering the largest guestrooms in Hong Kong. After settling in, make your way to the 25,000square-foot Oriental Spa, occupying two floors of the hotel and boasting a Turkish hammam, tropical rainforest showers, vitality pools, amethyst crystal steam rooms and myriad treatments administered by the world’s best spa therapists. Later, linger at Amber for chef Richard Ekkebus’s spectacular Michelin-starred cuisine, and follow up with a cocktail at the MO Bar. dIStAnCe FroM honG konG AIrPort (hkG): vIrtuoSo AMenIty $100 hotel credit, once per stay and airport greeting upon arrival and escort through Customs by personal concierge. In the know The hotel’s “Airport Concierge” meets all guests outside their aircraft gates and escorts them through Customs in their personal golf buggies. 22 mi/35 km