Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 48) the LAnGhAM, honG konG Hong Kong, China Consistently rated among the world’s finest hotels, The Langham, Hong Kong is included in the Travel + Leisure 2008 “World’s Top 500 Hotels” list. Business and pleasure travelers alike will adore this European-style oasis, a retreat from the bustle of the city. (Of course, the convenience of the hotel’s Tsim Sha Tsui location is appreciated.) Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior boutiques are close by, but don’t overlook the riches within, including the Langham Club on the 11th floor, where guests enjoy personalized amenities and services. World renowned T’ang Court Chinese serves authentic Cantonese masterpieces by award-winning chefs. dIStAnCe FroM honG konG AIrPort (hkG): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Buffet breakfast daily, welcome cocktail and 10% discount on hotel food and beverages. In the know The over-the-top pillow menu lets guests choose from among different shapes, fillings and even fragrances (rose and lavender, for example). 22 mi/35 km 48 AS I A & PACIF IC MAndArIn orIentAL, honG konG Hong Kong, China With a well-established repeat clientele and a lobby lounge dubbed “Hong Kong’s living room,” it’s obvious that the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is well loved for its welcoming, homey ambiance; guests feel like family here. At this landmark hotel, overlooking Victoria Harbour since 1963, chic guestrooms and suites are sleekly designed and offer the latest in technological amenities, including IT butlers. Don’t miss the new spa, with its couples’ suites, Ayurvedic Sanctuary, hydrotherapy room, Kneipp pool, Chinese herbal steam rooms and Vichy shower. Pierre Gagnaire, recipient of three Michelin stars, presides over Pierre restaurant. dIStAnCe FroM honG konG AIrPort (hkG): vIrtuoSo AMenIty $100 food and beverage credit per room, welcome Chinese tea or coffee and rose-petal jam upon arrival. In the know The hotel’s homemade rosepetal jam is a top-secret recipe; it is so popular, the Mandarin Cake Shop distributes it around the world. 22 mi/35 km the PenInSuLA honG konG Hong Kong, China The legendary “Grande Dame of the Far East,” The Peninsula Hong Kong has been impressing worldly travelers since the 1920s, always offering an unmatched blend of the best of Eastern and Western hospitality. The opulent guestrooms are stylish, the service is impeccable and the dining options are among the most exclusive and elegant in Hong Kong. Don’t miss Gaddi’s, one of the finest French restaurants in all of Asia, and of course, afternoon tea in The Lobby is a must. Say the word and a car from among the hotel’s signature fleet of Rolls-Royce Extended Wheelbase Phantoms will whisk you anywhere you want to go. dIStAnCe FroM honG konG AIrPort (hkG): vIrtuoSo AMenIty One set dinner for two (excluding beverages) in The Lobby, once per stay. In the know For a true VIP experience, the hotel’s helicopter can take you to a secluded island, where a luxury yacht awaits you for a champagne cruise. 23 mi/37 km
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