East. Inviting and exuding energy, the
evening cocktails and appetizers, are
hotel attracts both business and
provided daily in the Horizon Club
leisure travelers.
Lounge.
Perhaps the best view of Hong Kong’s
Hong Kong is known as Asia’s world
nightly Symphony of Lights show is
city, thus it comes as no surprise that
seen from the comfort of Horizon Club
diners are spoilt for choice at the
Harbour View Rooms. Floor-to-ceiling
Shangri-La. At the two-star Michelin
bay windows showcase the panoramic
restaurant, Shang Palace, chef Mok Kit
views of Hong Kong Island’s skyline,
Keung presents creative and visually
as well as Victoria Harbour. And for a
appetizing Cantonese dishes in this
closer look, rooms include binoculars.
newly renovated restaurant. Nadaman
The accommodations are just as lovely
delivers a variety of sushi, sashimi and
as the view outside. Gold tones and rich
inventive Japanese dishes, while Angelini
wood accents highlight the sophisticated
uses seasonal ingredients imported from
Asian-influenced décor.
Italy to create its authentic Italian menu.
ingredients brought in daily from France.
underwater speakers. Stunning is the
A vast collection of wine from France
only way to describe the Spa at Four
and other top wine producing regions
Seasons. For the ultimate in indulgence,
provides diners with a wealth of options
book the Double Serenity treatment in
from world-renowned wineries. An
one of their spa suites. While sipping
impressive menu of artisanal French
on Champagne, guests begin with a
The personal attention given to Horizon
Hong Kong is where East and West
cheeses is kept in Hong Kong’s first
bubble bath in a marble tub overlooking
Club guests makes this service worthy of
collide. Most every high-end hotel chain
cheese cellar. As the first Chinese
Victoria Harbor. A full-body scrub is
upgrading, as it goes beyond the usual
has a presence in the city, which is great
restaurant to ever be awarded Michelin’s
followed by signature Fusion Massage,
Shangri-La superior service. Some of
news for travelers since competition
three-star rating, Lung King Heen
which incorporates both Swedish and
the perks include private check-in, Club
begets continued excellence. As a result,
specializes in authentic Cantonese
Asian techniques.
Concierge and hot beverages delivered
Hong Kong is home to some of the best
with wake-up calls. Breakfast, as well as
hotels in the world.
cuisine, including dim sum and seafood.
excellent Chinese food not only in Hong
KOWLOON
SHANGRI-LA
Kong, but the world.
The opulence of the Kowloon Shangri-
City hotel pools are often lackluster,
La is apparent with one glimpse of
but the at Four Seasons Hong Kong
the lobby. A hotel fit for Midas, gold
that’s far from the case. Sitting atop
accentuates everything from the marble
prime real estate overlooking Victoria
floors to the crystal chandeliers that drip
Harbour, guests have not one, but four
from the ceiling. Located on the island
pools to choose from, including an
of Kowloon, the Shangri-La is ideally
incredible infinity pool that features
located for exploring the shopping and
Chef Chan Yan-Tak is the benchmark for
entertainment district of Tsim Sha Tsui
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All photography is courtesy of the respective hotels.