amenities include 3 upscale restaurants, 1 on the top floor, plus a contemporary lounge, a terrace and a patio. set among high-rises and opposite a park along the shing mun river, this sleek hotel is a 7-minute walk from city one subway station, 4 km from the hong kong heritage museum and 5 km from hong kong jockey club sha tin racecourse. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. upgraded rooms add sitting areas; some have river and countryside views. chic rooms feature wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and loaner tablets, as well as minibars, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and city views. there's also a gym, a rooftop pool, and meeting and event space. suites provide separate living rooms Hong Kong International Airport 38 min
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (10 min) A long flight of steep steps leads to this sizable, intricate Buddhist temple with lots of statues. Lion Rock (15 min) Resembling a crouching lion, this famous mountain is a popular hiking spot for panoramic city views. Ocean Park (27 min) Theme park with rollercoasters & water rides, a cable car & a marine park with animal enclosures. Nan Lian Garden (10 min) Tang Dynasty-style garden park featuring tranquil walking paths, waterfalls, koi ponds & a cafe. Avenue of stars (20 min) Promenade with handprints & plaques honoring Hong Kong film stars, plus a Bruce Lee statue. Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple (15 min) Built with feng shui elements, this Taoist shrine to Wong Tai Sin is considered a source of luck. The Peak Tram (26 min) Victorian-era train taking visitors to the highest peak on Hong Kong island for views of the city. Victoria Peak (42 min) Mountain on Hong Kong island (elevation 1,181 feet) known for its skyline & waterfront views. Kowloon Park (22 min) Prominent oasis with sports facilities Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower (21 min) Sweeping bay views are offered from this iconic landmark, once the site of the Kowloon Station. Sky 100 Hong Kong Observation Deck (21 min) Indoor observation deck on the 100th floor with high-tech telescopes, interactive exhibits & a cafe. Central-Mid-Levels Escalators (26 min) Hillside transportation system with 20 escalators & 3 inclined moving walkways (going up from 10am). Hong Kong Disneyland (29 min) Famous theme park complex featuring 7 areas with rides, shows and welcoming costumed characters. Victoria Harbour (25 min) Bustling harbor area with waterfront scenery & popular nighttime light & fireworks displays. Lan Kwai Fong (27 min) Historic district of narrow streets & alleys lined with restaurants, nightclubs & bars. |