Voting opens in hotel awards - 2002 Best Business Hotels In Asia Awards - Brief Article

Business Asia, April, 2002

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

The flagship of Hyatt International, the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong presents dramatic public areas with lashings of marble, foliage and water features. More than 70 per cent of the 572 rooms have views of Victoria Harbour, while the remaining look over the hotel's 11000 square metre landscaped garden. All guest rooms feature a self-contained work station, designed with business travellers in mind. A number of function rooms are available for meetings, and a Business Centre is fully equipped to assist with the intricacies of doing business with the People's Republic of China.

Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong

Built over the edge of Victoria Harbour, the Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong offers a haven from the bustle of the city. The hotel boasts 514 rooms, including 92 suites, all of which are covered by a bio-climatic air purification system. For business, there are nine harbour view function rooms and two banquet suites, offering sophisticated audio visual equipment. The Business Centre offers two deluxe boardrooms, a smaller meeting room, individual workstations and a full range of secretarial services.

Island Shangri-La Hong Kong

The venue of last year's BBHIA Award Ceremony, the Island Shangri-La Hong Kong is located in Pacific Palace in the central financial district. The hotel has top notch conference facilities, with four ballrooms, seven function room options and three atrium room set ups. A full range of support facilities and a business centre add to the executive attractions. In terms of accommodation, the Island Shangri-La has 531 guest rooms and 34 suites, featuring all the luxuries expected of a top class hotel.

JW Marriott Hong Kong

Featuring 602 rooms with separate showers and baths, computerised bedside control panel and 24-hour room service, the JW Marriott Hong Kong prides itself on being a five-star plus hotel. The hotel is specifically designed for the business traveller, as are many of the facilities and services, including 14 meeting rooms, an executive floor and express check in/out. The hotel is in the heart of the CBD, and is a 10-minute walk from the Hong Kong Convention Centre.

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong is located in the heart of the commercial and banking district and is within three minutes walk of some of the city's finest shopping and entertainment. A unique feature of this hotel is the balconies, which most of the 486 rooms and 55 suites have, overlooking either the city or the harbour. A number of function rooms are available. Cuisine is a top notch affair at the hotel, with a range of cuisine on offer from five-star French-Asian to Cantonese.

The Peninsula Hong Kong

Looking out over the harbour and peninsula is possible from every room in the tower of The Peninsula Hong Kong. The view enhances the grand elegance of this hotel, which also features a number of function room options and a fully equipped business centre. Dining opportunities are numerous, including a rooftop restaurant that takes advantage of the spectacular views, and The Lobby -- an all-day dining venue with live music.