Hotels, Shopping, and Clubbing in Hong Kong

Hong Kong can only be described as a feast for the senses. During a visit here you can dine on gourmet cuisine, indulge in some spa treatments, shop at any number of high-end boutiques and enjoy the seductive nightlife.

First things first though. Let's take a look at some good places to stay before tackling anything else. The hotels in Hong Kong range from chic to classic to modern. An added bonus is the fact that almost all hotels have noteworthy spas, full service, fine or famous restaurants and great business center services.

The Peninsula

This grand dame of a hotel served the worlds select since 1928. Should you decide to stay here you will have your airport transfer in a Rolls-Royce, enjoy famous high teas, an lavish indoor pool, the Spa by Espa which offers Ayurvedic, European and Oriental European treatments, and the roof top lounge. The Peninsula is located right on the harbor which means that many of its suites enjoy the great skyline of Hong Kong. The suites are roomy and opulent featuring walk-in closets, museum quality décor, large marble bathrooms, and a large desk area.

If you choose to stay in the Peninsula Suite you will also be offered the use of professional security staff as well as round the clock butler service.

Rates at this magnificent hotel start at $537 per night with the Peninsula Suite starting at $8,700 per night.

There is also A Life is Suite package and for $883 per night you will enjoy Rolls-Royce airport pick-up, breakfast for two, dinner for two and of course one night's stay.

The Four Seasons Hong Kong

This hotel opened its doors in 2005 and features tasteful guest rooms with ceiling to floor windows where you can see magnificent views of the Harbor.

The Four Seasons Hong Kong boasts a busy lounge, five restaurants, two fantastic infinity pools, and an extensive spa that has a delightful waterfall Jacuzzi.

Rates begin at $500 per night.

There is also a bed and breakfast package that starting from $576.

The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

This hotel was opened in 1963 and underwent a $150 million re-do in 2006. The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong was a favorite of the likes of Kissinger, Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher just to mention a few.

For the best views you need to book a room above the eight floor. A number of rooms now feature balconies that have been enclosed by glass and have been stocked with ultra modern gadgets.

The whole of the 5^th and 6^th floors are taken up by the spa which offers an huge array of specialized treatments.

The Oriental options package start at $320. pp dbl.

The Intercontinental Hong Kong

This hotel was once called the Regent and still maintains its five star quality that it has always been known for. The Intercontinental Hong Kong is located on Victoria Harbor making it almost impossible to get a room that does not have a fabulous view of Hong Kong.

Located within walking distance to the ferry port, the top museums, Nathan Road, numerous malls and all transportation options this hotel is highly sought after.

The concierge lounge is large featuring floor to ceiling windows and a constant flow of refreshments .

The spa offers some of the most recent rejuvenation that are given in suites that are complete with their own granite Jacuzzi.

And you could never be disappointed in the rooms. They are on the contemporary side and have high speed broadband internet access, Bose entertainment sound system with an iPod docking station, and 24-hour butler, concierge and business service.

Rates here start at $713 for a 1 night stay and $1600 for a 3 night stay based on double occupancy.

The Langham Place

The Langham Place is to be found in Mong Kok at the north end of Nathan Road which although being less glitzy and more local is still exotic and glamorous. This hotel is a super modern tower whose height allows its guests to embrace spectacular views of the Kowloon Peninsula.

The 42 stories house 665 rooms and suites, four restaurants, state of the art board and meeting rooms and an elegant spa on the 40^th floor which has been inspired by the principles of Chinese medicine.

Suites can be booked for $350 per night and a standard room starts at $236 per night.

Well, we have taken a look at some places to stay now what can we do?

Shopping

Just a few blocks from The Peninsula and The Intercontinental are Nathan Road and the Harbor City Mall. The Harbor City Mall boasts more than 700 boutiques sporting the latest name designers and then continues along the golden mile along Nathan Road where there are more designer stores, optical shops, inviting acupressure foot massage fronts, art galleries, tea-shops, and sparkling jewelry shops.

If you stay at The Peninsula then you will find the very best exclusive shops on site including Baccarat, Tiffany & Co, Cerruti boutiques, Prada, Hermes, Ermeneglido Zegna and Shanghai Tang shops.

Also you may wish to take in the famed 300 shop Times Square on Hong Kong island in Causeway Bay and there is loads of trendy shopping to be done in the Mong Kok area including the 100 shops at the 5 story Trendy Zone mall.

Dining

There is delicious food to be found on every corner but there are few places that shouldn't be missed.

One of these is Pearl on the Peak a restaurant that has floor to ceiling windows giving extraordinary views of the city. This restaurant hails from Australia and serves modern Australian cuisine.

Then there is the Tien Yi, a Chinese restaurant that features a dramatic curved staircase and a 19ft high waterwall. There is also a 3,000 bottle wine cellar.

Yes, these restaurants are on the Peak which is a bit touristy but the views you get are too fantastic and are a perfect complement to the great food served at both restaurants.

You may also wish to try The L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon a French restaurant with a tea room on the lower level. Or the top floor of the Jumbo Boat which is anchored in Aberdeen Harbor and whose top deck has one of the most beautiful terraces in Hong Kong. You will find here Hong Kong seafood at its finest.

Clubbing

Lan Kwai Fong is an atmospheric district of hilly cobbled lanes and plenty of luring lights where people meet to dance and sip cool libations, where expats meet up and office workers gather to let loose. The nights come alive here.

Just steps away from Lan Kwai Fong is a tiny hideaway called the baby Buddha. Here you will find ambient fairy lights, Buddha heads and deep red furnishings. The bar is small and exclusive but is not by invitation only.

Other clubs to consider are the Sevva and the Dragon-I (Naomi Campbell has been spotted here).

However, whatever you choose to do you will find that Hong Kong is awash with spectacular night life.

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