WHERE TO STAY
HONG KONG
THE MURRAY, HONG KONG, A NICCOLO HOTEL
The Murray, a part of the Niccolo Hotel Group, is housed in a beautifully restored colonial-era building, which was once a prominent government tower in Hong Kong. This 25-storey property offers all the modern conveniences, amenities and services to guests. The Murray’s accommodation options are spread across 336 rooms with most offering spectacular views of Hong Kong. For a relaxed vibe, head to Popinjays, the rooftop bar and restaurant serving European cuisine or the Murray Lane, a Wall Street-inspired bar, perfect for post-work hangouts and drinks. niccolohotels.com
THE PENINSULA HONG KONG
Situated near the Victoria Harbour waterfront in the Kowloon district of Tsim Sha Tsui, The Peninsula Hong Kong spoils its guests with uber-luxurious services such as Rolls-Royce transfers to and from Hong Kong International Airport. The 300-key hotel includes 54 suites, as well as two palatial suites, offering glitzy harbour views from its private terrace. Popularly known as the Grande Dame of the Far East, The Peninsula Hong Kong features an interesting mix of eastern and western hospitality. peninsula.com
THE PARK LANE HONG KONG A PULLMAN HOTEL
Having first opened in 1974, The Park Lane is well known in Hong Kong. In January 2015 it became a Pullman property. It is located in Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island. The Park Lane Hong Kong - A Pullman Hotel is a large hotel with 818 rooms, including park- and harbour-view Premium rooms. The Park Lane suite is newly designed and offers expansive views of the harbour and park and includes high-tech elements. Check out the lobby café Ebb & Flow, a fashionable place with modern art on the walls and electronic menus. parklane.com.hk
SHERATON GRAND MACAO
The hotel is situated within the Sands Cotai Central integrated resort on the Cotai Strip between Taipa and Coloane islands. The hotel has over 4,000 rooms. Guests in Executive Deluxe suites have access to the Club Lounge, located on level 4. It has a plethora of MICE facilities. Sheraton Grand Macao offers Feast for all-day dining and two poolside cafes. There are three outdoor pools. marriott.com
MACAU THE VENETIAN MACAO
Opened in 2007, The Venetian Macao is symbolic of this special administrative region in more ways than one. It was the first property built by Sands China at the Cotai Strip that was once a barren land. The idea of the lavish hotel is to bring the Italian town of Venice to Macau. The 39-storey hotel is a 15-minute drive from the Macau ferry terminal. Being an all-suite hotel, the sizes of accommodation are fairly large and begin at 70 sqm. There are 30 restaurants at this resort property including the Indian cuisine-serving Golden Peacock. venetianmacao.com
THE ST. REGIS MACAO
This 400-room hotel is one of the properties built by Sands China on Macau’s Cotai Strip – all connected on the first floor level by a huge retail mall called Shoppes at Cotai Central. The Manor for grill-inspired dishes, The St. Regis Bar and St. Regis Pool Bar are its F&B outlets. The hotel houses a private outdoor deck with two heated pools, whirlpools, cabanas as well as a pool bar offering light snacks and drinks. marriott.com