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eyond the essential “bed and broadband” expectations of hotels by business travelers, there are certain requirements that can elevate the experience above that of a chore and even render it a pleasure. Hong Kong’s Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers is a venue that exceeds those requirements. Located in the commercial heart and shopping hub of Tsim Sha Tsui, along the Canton Road, ‘The Royal’ is the only hotel in Hong Kong that is directly connected to the China-Macau Ferry Terminal and can be accessed via an enclosed walkway. Access to other transport, such as the MTR, is also quick and convenient: Kowloon station is basically a HK$20 taxi ride away, while Hung Hom station can take as little as 10 minutes to reach. The Airport Express is also no more than 20 minutes away and the Star Ferry
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can be boarded in moments. Clearly, the hotel has the advantage over other business accommodation when it comes to location. It’s possible to pop over to the mainland for a full day’s business and even stay for dinner and still be back in Hong Kong in time to catch the late night news on TV before sinking into a sound night’s sleep in a blissfully comfortable bed [every Royal room bed has top-ofthe-range Sealy mattresses, soft goose feather duvets, a selection of pillows, and pure white cotton bed linen]. Precede that with relaxing in the spacious walk-in, glass-door shower or deep bathtubs, and you’ll be fit for anything the next morning.
Breathtaking view With its floor-to-ceiling windows, the hotel affords spectacular views over Victoria Harbour, Kowloon Park or the
city and the opportunity to watch the nightly laser light display from a unique vantage point – your room, so there’s no need to break a sweat in the street with the hoi polloi. The two-towered hotel has 673 very comfortable rooms and suites, including last year’s addition of 104 rooms on the upper four stories: the Pacific Grand Rooms and Deluxe Harbour View Rooms in the Towers Wing, which command either a city view or 180 degree breathtaking Victoria Harbour view. If, after a hard day’s work and/or sightseeing and shopping, an evening spent in the hotel offer a choice of three restaurants including a coffee shop Café on the Park serving all-day buffet, the Pierside Bar & Restaurant offering a wide selection of cocktails, champagnes, wines and bar food al fresco, and an Asian restaurant Satay Inn serving authentic Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine. There’s also a 24-hour gym, a business
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centre and meeting spaces. Add to that the nearby shopping havens of Harbour City and the legendary Nathan Road, and the choice becomes a no-brainer. Frequent business travelers arriving from global locations as far afield as Sydney, London and New York and needing to reach destinations such as Zhuhai and Macau, will find a stay at The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers, with its prime location and comprehensive amenities, more pleasurable than the alternatives. Kevin Chuc, General Manager of Royal Pacific Hotel & Tower, shares additional information about the hotel with biz.hk: biz.hk: What are the common features shared between Premier Plus and Deluxe Harbour View and what are their key differences? Chuc: These two types of guests rooms
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are located on two different wings: Hotel Wing and Towers Wing. The Premier Plus Rooms, though compact in size, provides all essential amenities an overnight traveler needs: complimentary WiFi and iPod dock. Our Deluxe Harbour View Rooms at the Towers Wing on the other hand are very generous in size (35 sqm), they command stunning harbour view, spacious bathroom with separate shower and bath tub and comprehensive amenities. Of course WiFi and a large working desk is included. biz.hk: Business travelers today are highly demanding. They value privacy, business efficiency and work life balance. How does the hotel cater to their needs in this regard? Chuc: We provide guests staying at the club floors exclusive access to our club lounge and business centre. Guests can enjoy personlised check-in/ -out
service, breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails away from the crowd. Business travelers usually have a very tight schedule during the day. Therefore, our fitness centre is open 24/7 to bring greater convenience to them. biz.hk: Royal Pacific embraces alfresco dining in a big way. What are the choices available? Chuc: Both the Satay Inn and Pierside Bar & Restaurant provide alfresco dining because of our waterfront location. Satay Inn is our award-winning restaurant and people can enjoy authentic Singaporean and Malaysian food in a casual environment. Pierside is more on the stylish side with two levels – restaurant on the upper and bar on the lower level. On either level you get a nice view of the harbor, but our guests especially like chilling out at the bar where it’s open up to the waterfront.
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Pampered, Enlightened and Satiated in Style
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pa junkies – and those eager to experience one of the best there is locally – will really appreciate the steps the staff in the Bodhi Spa at the Conrad Hotel, Macau, take to ensure you feel extraordinarily relaxed and rejuvenated. If you only ever think of Macau as frenetic and a gambler’s paradise, then the spa – and indeed, the hotel itself – will come as a very pleasant surprise.
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Enhanced well-being The word ‘bodhi’ means ‘enlightened and awakened’ and that’s certainly how you can feel after one of their unique signature massages, should you choose to. There also numerous other treatments designed to enhance different aspects of your well-being, which are a modern take on ancient traditions. The pampering begins the moment you step foot inside the spa which is located on the third floor of this sumptuous yet comparatively understated hotel that’s somewhat different from its gaudily decorated neighbors along the Cotai strip. There’s certainly no bling to be seen in the spa, which is a haven of tranquility that has been tastefully and thoughtfully decorated with muted
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earth tones that give it the feel of an inviting, highly stylish cave. Guests are greeted warmly in the spacious reception lobby, before discussing their well-being needs with their assigned therapist in one of three private consultation rooms. From there, you can customize your own spa experience – you’d be well advised to starting as early as possible in order to fit as many treatments as you can into a day while also taking sufficient time between them to relax and enjoy the luxurious facilities. There’s an art to being pampered: get organized first, then you can just go with the flow. Bodhi Spa includes 10 very sophisticated spa suites: three deluxe suites for couples and two deluxe singles, in which each has a spa bath and private wet facility with steam/shower; and five single suites that include a private wet facility with steam/shower but not a bath. Amenities include a reflexology lounge offering purifying manicures, pedicures and reflexology, separate men’s and women’s relaxation lounges and a hair salon. Yes, that’s right, a men’s relaxation lounge. Spas are not the preserve of the female of our species, as some might assume, they can be the ideal way for men to shake off the cares and woes of corporate life and domestic responsibility. A few hours devoted to
recharging his batteries can have a dramatic effect on a man’s health in numerous ways. What the staff at Bodhi Spa like to promote is that they are there to facilitate your path to “being yourself”, by that they mean finding a way of experiencing the spa that is specific to your needs. To this end they offer a wide range of treatments that include 15 different massages that borrow elements from Aboriginal, Ayurvedic and Asian traditions. These include the amazing LI’TYA Kodo Massage, a 90-minute rhythmic body massage inspired by old Aboriginal techniques – which has to be experienced to be believed!
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City Garden Hotel Located near to the vibrant Causeway Bay shopping area and within 5 minutes’ stroll to the Fortress Hill MTR station, the 613-room City Garden Hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to nearby shopping and business hubs such as Taikoo Place and Cityplaza, which is only 10 minutes’ away. Get the best deal and choose the most suitable room package which suits any of your travelling purpose through the hotel website. During your stay, you can get connected with the free broadband internet service in every corner of the hotel. A comprehensive range of facilities is also available including an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym, business centre and meeting spaces. Three unique dining options and a bar have been arranged for you, ranging from the one Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant YUE, the Western and Asian favourites at the casual and chic Garden Café, to the Singaporean and Malaysian restaurant Satay Inn.
Reservations 9 City Garden Road, North Point, Hong Kong (Fortress Hill MTR Station Exit B) Key Personnel: Ms Annie Jea, General Manager Ms Winsome Heung, Director of Sales Tel: (852) 2887 2888 Fax: (852) 2887 1111 Email: reservations@citygarden.com.hk
Dynasty 8 It’s surprising how a pampering session can stimulate your appetite for something special. And you don’t have far to go. There’s no need to venture out into the wonderful but ‘wired’ side of Macau when you’re feeling so relaxed and the delectable menu in the hotel’s Dynasty 8 restaurant on the ground floor is waiting to be savored. Overseen by celebrated executive chef Wong Man, Dynasty 8 serves up the finest Chinese cuisine. Wong has almost four decades of professional culinary experience, most recently serving as executive chef at the highly-regarded, two-Michelin-star Tim’s Kitchen in Hong Kong. In addition to having led some of the best dining spots in Hong Kong, demand for his skills has taken him to restaurants in Japan, Indonesia and Singapore – which received industry accolades under his direction. At Dynasty 8, traditional dishes from all over China are presented with flair and distinction. They include such mouthwatering [and healthy]
delights as an appetizer from northern China that comprises eggplant, marinated in soy sauce and black vinegar and garnished with brunoised red and yellow peppers, spring onion and minced raw garlic. From the south, enjoy a delicious fish maw soup with conpoy and mushroom – the portions were very generous and the soup was clear and with not a trace of grease. Dining in a Chinese restaurant wouldn’t be complete without ordering Peking Duck as a main course. At Dynasty 8, it is served in half portions and can be wrapped by diners or by the waiting staff who have two methods of slicing the duck: with crispy skin and minimal meat, while the breast is sliced as the French do it. Dynasty 8 also has an outstanding selection of wines as well as an extensive choice of teas – if you insist on being really healthy. Conrad Macao is conveniently connected to ferry terminals that are within a few minutes of the hotel, making it easy-to-reach for a weekend trip from Hong Kong and just a five-minute drive from Macau International Airport.
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The Cityview Ideally nestled in downtown Kowloon and adjacent to the bustling Nathan Road, The Cityview, a 4-star hotel, awarded by world’s leading environmental management program – EarthCheck with a Silver Certification, which is the only individual hotel in Hong Kong that achieved EarthCheck Silver Certified status. With MTR Yau Ma Tei Station just nearby, the hotel boasts 422 modern and comfortable guestrooms and suites, 3 restaurants & bars, which offer an array of culinary delights from around the world. The hotel also consists of Crystal Ballroom, Diamond Room and boardroom to provide professional meeting and banqueting services. Together with a full range of leisure facilities: fitness centre, sauna, indoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi access, squash court, guests can enjoy the comfy stay at The Cityview.
Conrad Macao is at the heart of Macao’s Cotai Strip at Sands Cotai Central, and close to all parts of Macao, including connections to its cultural and heritage areas. There is, of course, a complimentary shuttle bus and – for the ultimate touch of luxury – a limousine service.
Reservations 23 Waterloo Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong Key Personnel: Mr. Alex Wu, General Manager Mr. Raymond Yim, Director of Sales Tel: (852) 2783 3888 Fax: (852) 2783 3899 Email: sales@thecityview.com.hk thecityviewhk
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Conrad Macao, Cotai Central
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel The Kingdom Club Situated on the 7th floor of Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, the Kingdom Club is a perfect complement to a vacation in the magic of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Our Kingdom Club Cast Members are available to personally assist you in making the most of your time—from planning your Disney Dining experiences, to offering you inside advice on the Park, to arranging a soothing massage at the Victorian Spa. You may also enjoy the exclusive offerings including complimentary buffet breakfast and snack, plus Wi-Fi Access at Kingdom Club Lounge. To prepare your princes and princesses for a restful nights’ sleep, join us in the Club Lounge as our Kingdom Club Cast Member reads a classic Disney story to your kids. A Disney Friend in Pajama will say “Good Night” to you after Bedtime Reading.
Conrad Macao, Cotai Central is a luxury hotel choice where you can truly be yourself whilst enjoying the adventure, fun and fortune of Sands Cotai Central. Offering 636 guestrooms and suites in a 39-floor tower overlooking Cotai, for sophisticated travellers it is the place to be in Macao to experience the ‘Luxury of Being Yourself.’ Accommodation 636 guest rooms, including 206 suites. Rooms are generously apportioned at an average 560 square feet (52 square metres), with the largest suite at 4,000 square feet (370 square metres). All rooms and suites come equipped with LED flat screen HDTV high speed wired and wireless Internet access and docking stations for both iPods and iPads by JBL. Spacious marble bathrooms with his-and-hers hooded microfiber robes and tailored satin slippers, and a full array of premium bathroom amenities from Aromatherapy Associates. Health activities and sport The unique Bodhi Spa takes guests on a journey through ancient spa traditions aligning Ayurvedic, Aboriginal and Asian spa elements. The spa features ten suites with full changing and wet facilities, and products by Thalgo and Li’Tya. The state-of-the-art, fully-equipped 6,600-square-foot (610-square-metre) fitness centre by Technogym features cardiovascular and strength equipment, as well as a functional training room with yoga and Pilates lessons available. Outdoor heated
pools and Jacuzzi come with full changing and shower facilities, nine cabanas with day beds, and food and beverage service. Location Just a five-minute drive from Macau International Airport, Conrad Macao is at the heart of Macao’s Cotai Strip Resorts at Sands Cotai Central. The hotel offers easy access to all parts of Macao, including authentic connections to Macao’s cultural and heritage areas, with limousine service, plus the added convenience of complimentary shuttle buses. Conrad Macao is also connected conveniently to ferry terminals and border crossing points within a few minutes of the hotel.
Reservations Reservations can be made through travel agents, by calling Hilton Worldwide Reservation Service at +800 44 45 86 67, contacting Conrad Macao directly at +853 2882 9000, or by visiting www.conradmacao.com
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HOTEL BUSINESS STAYS & ASIAN RESORTS 2013 The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali
L'hotel Causeway Bay Harbour View L’hotel Causeway Bay Harbour View Hong Kong is the first hotel being built by Chinachem Group, opened since December 2005. Hotel is superbly located at the doorstep of the most popular shopping district Causeway Bay in Hong Kong and directly adjacent to Tin Hau MTR Station, accessible by all means of public transport. Hotel offers 275 guest rooms and suites, all decorated and furnished in tasteful fusion of East and West aesthetics. Dining at L’hotel Causeway Bay Harbour View Hong Kong shall always be a pleasant experience. Coffee Shop, Corner 18, provides you a unique and exotically themed restaurant with elegant atmosphere. You will be served with Western and Oriental Cuisines with celebrated around-the-world gastronomic food selection. Our Bar, The Booth, is the coolest place in town to meet and unwind with friends. With its mellow and thoroughly contemporary feel, certainly the place to enjoy the best cocktails, melodies of Jazz, Blues, R&B, Pop.
Reservations No. 18 King's Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Key Personnel: Mr George Kuk, Director / General Manager Mr Joe Choy, Vice President - Head of Sales Tel: (852) 3553 2898 Fax: (852) 3553 2888 Email: info@lhotelcausewaybayhv.com
www.lhotelcausewaybayhv.com Explore the dramatic coastline of Nusa Dua that surrounds The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas, experience the serenity of breathtaking landscapes, or stroll through the perfect for those special moments. Indulge amidst magnificent nature escape you will find nowhere else. With stunning beach frontage along Nusa Dua's bay, The Mulia evokes a relaxed yet polished sensibility. From 111 expansive and elegant suites to distinct lounge and oceanfront pools, The Mulia's luxury accommodations truly exceed expectations for style, comfort and service. Experience a relaxing retreat with lavish amenities at this amazing haven. Exclusivity and luxurious interplay with the first designated purity reserve in the world. Featuring 526 superbly designed rooms, suites, including Lagoon Suites, the recreation on Mulia Resort abounds and the pace is up to you to discover the chic of this luxury getaway. Mulia Resort's Cafe all-day brasserie offers dining with exquisite lake and ocean views. The signature seaside Mediterranean and Pan Asian restaurant, Soleil, tantalizes your taste buds without compromise. Edogin offers a complete range of Japanese Cuisine including Teppanyaki and an expansive Sushi selection. Enjoy the peaceful afternoons with a coffee and good book from the library, or relax with a quiet cocktail before dinner at Cascade Lounge. Savor a wide variety of luscious French pastries, exquisite truffle delights and gourmet meals to go at Mulia Deli. The Bar presents an al fresco dining experience for enjoying special beverages and delicate desserts. Sky Bar by the tranquil Indian Ocean is the best choice for afternoon tea or
L’hotel Nina et Convention Centre L’hotel Nina et Convention Centre opened since January 2007, a twin tower Five Star Hotel connected by a glass bottom sky bridge, locates at the tranquil waterfront of Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, not only enjoys the amenities of Tsuen Wan Park, Town Hall, but also commands 360° fabulous panoramic view. It is one of the most convenient locations, embodies a comprehensive transport network: direct connection to MTR Tsuen Wan West Station, close proximity to 3 MTR Lines, bus terminus, ferry, etc. L’hotel Nina et Convention Centre offers over 1,600 well appointed and comfortable guest rooms to meet the taste of all travelers. Spacious deluxe sea / city view rooms and suites equipped with king or queen-queen beds at 36m2 each. Numerous versatile function rooms with various sizes, elegant Ballroom & Exhibition Hall are available for business meeting, conference, seminar, cocktail party, private dinner, exhibition & convention, etc. Capacities range from 15 to 1,600 persons depending on function arrangement. Indoor and outdoor Olympic size swimming pools. Club house facilities with full size gymnasium.
Reservations No. 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong Key Personnel: Mr George Kuk, Director / General Manager Mr Joe Choy, Vice President - Head of Sales Tel: (852) 2280 2898 Fax: (852) 2280 2822 Email: info@lhotelhk.com
Reservations Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Kawasan Sawangan, Nusa Dua 80363, Bali, Indonesia Tel: (62-361) 3017777 Fax: (62-361) 3017888 Email: reservation@themulia.com
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pre-dinner drinks. In the evening, ZJ's Bar & Lounge transforms into an incredibly stylish and hip sanctuary for the fashionable crowd. Mulia Spa at Mulia Resort makes every effort to refresh, renew, and revive while you relax in a tranquil oasis. Steps from the white sand beach, featuring private pathways to the secluded gardens and ultra exclusive hydrotherapy pools surrounded by lush landscapes, the exquisite 108 Mulia Villas combine intimate settings with ultra-luxury services and amenities to craft an unparalleled island experience for those seeking a sense that transcends conventional tropical getaways. Be pampered. Be spoilt. Be indulged. Nestling yourself in a blend of luxury and nature.
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The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel
The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers sits right on the bank of the Victoria Harbour and is the only hotel in Hong Kong to be directly connected to the China-Macau Ferry Terminal. Located on Canton Road in Tsimshatsui, MTR, Airport Express and Star Ferry are just moments away. It takes about 35 minutes to Hong Kong International Airport. The Hotel offers 4 award-winning restaurants, 673 rooms and suites, with 85% of the rooms on Towers Wing being renovated in 2011. The guest rooms command lush Kowloon Park, bustling city or spectacular harbour view. The four unique dining options include Café on the PARK which serves all-day buffets; Pierside which offers chic cocktails, wines and food with exhilarating harbour views; award-winning Satay Inn serving authentic Southeast Asian cuisine; and PARK Deli with freshly-baked pastries, cakes and set meals. Other facilities include eight flexible meeting spaces with the option of harbour view, a 24-hour fitness centre, business centre and lounge which provide polished all day club service.
Reservations China Hong Kong City, 33 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Key Personnel: Kevin Chuc, General Manager Bonnie Lau, Executive Assistant Manager - Sales & Marketing Tel: (852) 2736 1188 Fax: (852) 2738 2332 Email: info@royalpacific.com.hk RoyalPacificHotel
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www.royalpacific.com.hk An iconic landmark on Cotai since opening in 2007, The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel has become synonymous with innovative thinking, exceptional service and unparalleled amenities. The 3,000suite integrated resort features stunning replicas of the famous canals and architectural icons of Venice, Italy. It is also a re-creation of the famous Venetian® Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas. Twice the size of its sister property, The Venetian Macao features Shoppes Grand Canal, international restaurants, the 15,000-seat CotaiArena™, the luxury Venetian Theatre, upscale gaming facilities that offer a unique Asian gaming experience, and one of the largest convention, meeting and exhibition centres in Asia.
The Salisbury – YMCA of Hong Kong The Salisbury, a hotel with 363 rooms at YMCA of Hong Kong is situated at the tip of Kowloon Peninsula with magnificent views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. The Hotel is located in the centre of business, shopping and entertainment district of Tsimshatsui, and is adjacent to Cultural Centre, Space Museum, Museum of Art, Historic Clock Tower and Waterfront Promenade. It is within close proximity (2 minutes' walk) to major transportation, i.e. Mass Transit Railway, East Tsimshatsui Station, Bus Station and Ferry Terminal which accesses you to almost all destinations in Hong Kong. Accommodation • 363 rooms and suites with beautiful Harbor View or City View • Broadband Internet • Color Television with Satellite and Cable Linkage
Conference and Catering • Salisbury Dining Room/ Mall Café/Room Service • Banquet Rooms/ Conference and Meeting Rooms
Recreation and Sports • Indoor Temperature Controlled Swimming Pools/Jacuzzi • Fitness and Wellness Centre/Sauna • Indoor Climbing Walls/Sports Hall
Other Facilities • Shop/Hair Salon • Tour and Information Counter • Internet Corner
Accommodation The suites at The Venetian Macao are luxurious and spacious. Each spans at least 750 square feet (70 square metres) featuring a sunken living room, private bedroom and a lavish bathroom. All suites come complete with a fax/copier/printer and high-speed Internet access. Facilities The Venetian Macao offers more than one million square feet (120,000 square metres) of convention and meeting facilities to cater for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE). The 15,000-seat CotaiArena is designed for product launches, world-class sporting events, live concerts and more. Throughout The Venetian Macao, guests can dine at more than 30 world-renowned restaurants, relax at MALO CLINIC Health & Wellness and explore more than
Reservations 41 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, HK, China Reservation Hotline: (852) 2268 7888 Tel: (852) 2268 7000 Fax: (852) 2739 9315 Email: sales@ymcahk.org.hk
Location From the Macao Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and helicopter terminal, it is only a 10-minute journey to The Venetian Macao. Macau International Airport and the Lotus Flower Bridge Border Checkpoint are only 5 minutes away. The Venetian Macao offers free shuttle bus transportation at the Macao Border Gate, the Macao Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, the Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal, The Sands Macao and Sands® Cotai Central for travel to and from The Venetian Macao.
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330 duty-free stores at Shoppes Grand Canal. Families can also enjoy gondola rides, Streetmosphere™ entertainment, Qube adventure zone, swimming pools and a miniature golf course.
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