Monday, June 1, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Guangdong Hotel Hong Kong (4 Stars)
Location
Situated in the heart of TsimShaTsui, the Guangdong Hotel Hong Kong is a gateway to the most spectacular shopping, entertainment and business activities around Hong Kong. Located close to Mass Transit Railway which provides you the convenience of access to both business and tourist sites of the city.
Rooms
The hotel has 245 guest rooms with comfortable environment and perfect facilities to meet the expectations of customers.
Restaurant
The western and Chinese restaurants in the hotel are elegant with main line Cantonese food and western fashion delicacies. The romantic and relaxing environment makes it a perfect place for gathering after a tough day of work.
General
The business centre provides comprehensive secretarial service and trade guidance for corporate guests. In addition, the on-site gymnasium is a good place for exercising and keeping fit.
Royal Plaza Hotel Hong Kong (5 Stars)
Address:193 Prince Edward Road West Kowloon Hong Kong
The Royal Plaza Hotel Hong Kong provides an amazing experience in a dynamic location with exceptional accommodation and contemporary service.
Location
Located at the center of Kowloon, the hotel is located on top of the MTR Mong Kok East Station and is only a 45 minutes drive from the Hong Kong International Airport. It is also surrounded by numerous tourist attractions and entertainment venues that will fascinate even the most sophisticated visitors.
Rooms
Royal Plaza Hotel Hong Kong has 693 luxurious and elegantly appointed rooms that are designed to provide the most comfortable stay during your business or pleasure trip.
Restaurant
The Royal Plaza Chinese Restaurant is an ideal place for your dining pleasure with Cantonese and sumptuous seafood delights. You can also sample the culinary delights, try the exciting south East Asian cocktail selection or simply enjoy your favorite drinks while listening to music at the spacious lounge.
General
The on-site is a health club that features a gymnasium, large heated swimming pool as well as massage service for you to relax. Royal Plaza Hotel provides advanced business facilities, the meeting room provides an ideal setting for professional presentations and meetings. With its 5,610 square feet of column-free space and luxurious interior decor, the grand ballroom offers first-class catering service for parties and conferences.
Pictures
The Club room
The Superior room
The Deluxe room
The Family room
The Executive suite
The Deluxe suite
The restaurant
The buffet
The conference roomThursday, April 2, 2009
Novotel Century Hong Kong (4 Stars)
Address:
238 Jaffe Road Wan Chai Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Whether you are in the Hong Kong for business or pleasure, Novotel Century Hong Kong offers comfortable accommodation and convenient facilities to make your stay a pleasant one.
Location
The Novotel Century Hong Kong is located at the center of Wanchai and is minutes from the Hong Kong Convention Centre and Wanchai MTR Station. It is also close to the bustling commercial, shopping and entertainment district.
Restaurant
You can dine-in at the in-house restaurant that serves different kinds of delicacies and later enjoy a few sips of your favourite drink at one of the two in-house bars.
General
The are 511 comfortable rooms and finely decorated guestrooms offered by the hotel which are equipped with all the amenities to make your stay an pleasant one. There are also four flexible meeting rooms that cater for various functions and can accommodate up to 260 people. Furthermore, you can workout at the fitness center and also take a relaxing swim in the pool, maybe even unwind at the sauna during your free time.
Pictures
The Reception Desk
The Foyer
The rooms available
The bar
The restaurant
The swimming pool
The fitness centreHarbour Plaza North Point Hotel Hong Kong (4 Stars)
Address:
665 King's Road North Point Hong Kong
Hong Kong
The Harbour Plaza North Point Hotel with its comfortable accommodation as well as relaxing environment is your perfect home away from home. Whether you are just passing through or intending to stay longer.
Location
Harbour Plaza North Point is located between the Causeway Bay and the Commercial hub Quarry Bay and is just 5 minutes away from the biggest shopping centre in Eastern Hong Kong with over 90 international shops, 50 restaurants and the Tai Koo Place office complex. The Taikoo Place, Taikoo Shing, Causeway Bay and Airport Express Station are also found within easy reach.
Rooms
The property has 669 tastefully designed rooms and serviced suites to provide maximum comfort for both short and long term stays.
Restaurant
This hotel aims to satisfy the most discerning food critics. Savour delectable Chinese cuisine or sample the international menu and buffets at Greens coffee shop. Relax and enjoy a quick snack at the Point or Java Mama.
General
Enjoy the convenience of the 24-hour business centre and meeting facilities for a range of corporate gatherings. The 1000 square metres of function rooms enable you to host all sorts of formal and celebratory events.
Pictures
Room with a Sea View
Room with a Mountain View
Spacious living room
The Bar
The Cafe
The Meeting room
The swimming poolTuesday, March 31, 2009
Tips to find Cheaper Airfares
Tips that can help you find a cheap flights:
1. Be Flexible with Your Travel Dates.
If you are not flexible with your dates you won’t be able to benefit from the pricing variations airlines use. Tickets prices always vary depending on the day and time of the week. Its always cheaper to fly mid week than on a weekend and after major holidays than before where no one flies especially the week after Christmas. It is cheaper to fly early in morning or late at night where some great deals can be found. When searching for flights the most important rule is to be flexible since you will find better deals which sometimes save you up to hundreds of dollars. You can test out different flight dates to find the best deals by using online airline ticket search engine such as Kayak or Airline owned companies such as JAL, Qantas etc.
2. Remember not all online airfare search engines are the same.
Most people use the larger well known online airfare search engine companies to book airline tickets since they are larger they are more trusted, this is a big mistake since they may be larger, they also charge more. The best airfare search engines to use are ones that have no affiliation with airline companies such Kayak and Skyscanner.
3. Search an Airline’s International Websites.
Don’t forget to search the international websites of all major airlines that you intended to fly on. Most of the time different version of the same website have different prices which can range from a few dollars to hundred. You will save even more depending on the currency exchange rate since they are usually charged the foreign currency depending on the version of the site you use.
4. Try Alternative Routes and Stop Overs.
Sometimes its cheaper to fly to Manila and the take a flight to Hong Kong than flying direct to Hong Kong or even flying to Macau then take a boat to Hong Kong. There are so many low cost carriers around the world that taking advantage of a good deal to another city than hoping on a LCC is sometimes the best way to go. Direct flights are always more expensive than connecting ones since it saves a lot of time but if you have time to spare why not save some money by spending some extra time flying. Usually it requires some time to work out which flights or airline connect with flight or airline but once you figure it out. It will be worth the effort since you will end up having more money to spend at your destination since you will be saving a lot of money
5. Take Advantage of Student Discounts.
If you are a student, there are many, many discounts available to you. Check out STA Travel and their search engine. You can find flexible student tickets on their website and agency stores.
6. Sign Up for a Rewards Program.
Rewards programs are a great way to get points towards cheap flights, discount fares, free upgrades, and free companion tickets. Even if you do not fly a lot joining one is beneficial to you since the points usually take a few years to expire, in that time you can probably earn at least one some type of discount or even a free upgrade.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Island Shangri-La Hotel Hong Kong ( 5 Stars)
Address
Pacific Place Supreme Court Road Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Assuring high standards of comfort, discreet luxury and friendly atmosphere, the Island Shangri-La is an ideal place for business as well as leisure travellers.
Location
Located in the city's Central district, the hotel is just few steps away from the Pacific Place shopping centre and Admiralty MTR station and close to the Street Bird Garden, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Hong Kong Coliseum.
Rooms
Exquisitely appointed with Asian-accented European furnishings, all the hotel's 531 spacious guestrooms and 34 expansive suites command magnificent views of the city, the Peak or Victoria Harbour for you to enjoy.
Restaurant
Perched high above the city with breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour, the Petrus Restaurant epitomizes the highest standard of excellence in grand cuisine and a wine cellar. Enjoy savouring an evening cocktail at the Lobster Bar and Grill.
General
With a central location, a wide range of state-of-the-art meeting facilities and exceptional Shangri-La service, the Island Shangri-La is the ideal choice for your meeting or social occasion. For health-conscious travellers, the hotel offers a luxurious health club, swimming pool and a range of professional services, including health and beauty products. Free broadband internet access on-site for you to enjoy, which is effective from 1st Jan 2009
Pictures
Reception and Lobby
Libaray
Harbour View Room
Harbour View Suite
The Restaurants
The Bar
Meeting Room
The Conference room
The Pool
The Jacuzzi
The Fitness CentreThe Harbourview Hong Kong ( 4 Stars)
Address:4 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Offering the spectacular harbour view, the Harbourview Hong Kong with its comfortable accommodation and convenient facilities is the ideal base to experience a pleasant and memorable stay.
Location
Situated in Wanchai Business District and facing the world renowned Victoria Harbour, this property is placed opposite to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, neighbouring the Hong Kong Arts Centre and the Academy for Performing Arts. This hotel is only 10 minutes walk to Central district and Pacific Place where commercial shopping centres are close at hand.
Rooms
The hotel offers 320 well decorated guest rooms, the majority of which overlooking Victoria Harbour are furnished to combine the elegance of a hotel and the comforts of home.
Restaurant
With panoramic view of Victoria Harbour, Harbour Restaurant has an elegant and cosy atmosphere opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner with good varieties for both Western and Chinese cuisine. The coffee lounge offers delicious snacks and drinks for you to enjoy.
General
Equipped with a full range of audio-visual and conference equipments, the Harbourview Hong Kong's spacious function room is ideal for meetings, conference, seminars, banquets and many other private gatherings.
Pictures
The Reception and Lobby
The Standard Rooms available
The Rooms with the view of the Harbour that are avaiable
The Meeting room
The function/conference room
The dinning hall