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'''Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong''' is the flagship hotel of [[Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts]], the largest Hong Kong-based hotel chain. Opened on 1 March 1991, the hotel is managed by [[Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts|Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited]].
'''Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong''' is the flagship hotel of [[Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts]], the largest Hong Kong-based hotel chain. Opened on 1 March 1991, the hotel is managed by [[Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts|Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited]].
[[File:Island Shangri-La Mural.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The world's largest Chinese silk painting, the "Great Motherland of China"]]
[[File:Island Shangri-La Mural.jpg|left|thumb|260px|The world's largest Chinese silk painting, the "Great Motherland of China"]]
The award-winning Island Shangri-La soars 56 floors above Hong Kong's most prestigious shopping, cultural and business addresses, with memorable views of [[Victoria Peak|the Peak]] and [[Victoria Harbour]]. Island Shangri-La is also home to a number of unique features, as well as exclusive firsts for any hotel. The world's largest Chinese silk painting, the "Great Motherland of China", spans 16 storeys in the hotel’s atrium<ref> http://www.shangri-la.com/en/corporate/aboutus/milestones</ref>.
The award-winning Island Shangri-La soars 56 floors above Hong Kong's most prestigious shopping, cultural and business addresses, with memorable views of [[Victoria Peak|the Peak]] and [[Victoria Harbour]]. Island Shangri-La is also home to a number of unique features, as well as exclusive firsts for any hotel. The world's largest Chinese silk painting, the "Great Motherland of China", spans 16 storeys in the hotel’s atrium<ref> http://www.shangri-la.com/en/corporate/aboutus/milestones</ref>.
[[Image:Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong Horizon Club.jpg |thumb|right|280px|Horizon Club]]
[[Image:Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong Horizon Club.jpg |thumb|right|280px|Horizon Club]]
[[Image:Restaurant Petrus, Main Dining Area with View.jpg|thumb|right|280px|[[Michelin Guide|Michelin-starred]] Restaurant Petrus at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong]]
[[Image:Restaurant Petrus, Main Dining Area with View.jpg|thumb|right|280px|[[Michelin Guide|Michelin-starred]] Restaurant Petrus at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong]]
[[Image:Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong Lobby.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Island Shangri-La Hotel Lobby]]
[[Image:Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong Lobby.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Island Shangri-La Hotel Lobby]]

==Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong==
==Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong==
===Location===
===Location===

Revision as of 08:59, 10 February 2011

Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
File:Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong Exterior.jpg
Map
General information
LocationPacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Central, Hong Kong
Opening1991
OwnerShangri-La International Hotel Management Limited
ManagementShangri-La International Hotel Management Limited
Other information
Number of rooms531
Number of suites34
Number of restaurants8
Website
http://www.shangri-la.com/island

Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong is the flagship hotel of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, the largest Hong Kong-based hotel chain. Opened on 1 March 1991, the hotel is managed by Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited.

File:Island Shangri-La Mural.jpg
The world's largest Chinese silk painting, the "Great Motherland of China"

The award-winning Island Shangri-La soars 56 floors above Hong Kong's most prestigious shopping, cultural and business addresses, with memorable views of the Peak and Victoria Harbour. Island Shangri-La is also home to a number of unique features, as well as exclusive firsts for any hotel. The world's largest Chinese silk painting, the "Great Motherland of China", spans 16 storeys in the hotel’s atrium[1].

File:Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong Horizon Club.jpg
Horizon Club
File:Restaurant Petrus, Main Dining Area with View.jpg
Michelin-starred Restaurant Petrus at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
File:Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong Lobby.jpg
Island Shangri-La Hotel Lobby

Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong

Location

Conveniently situated in the heart of Hong Kong’s Admiralty district, the hotel offers the perfect location for both business and pleasure. Guests enjoy direct access to the world-renowned Pacific Place shopping mall and Admiralty MTR station. Hong Kong International Airport is just 45 minutes away.

Rooms and Suites[2]

Island Shangri-La comprises 531 spacious and luxurious guest rooms and 34 expansive suites. Exquisitely appointed with Asian-accented European furnishings, all rooms and suites feature the latest conveniences, and command magnificent views of the Peak or Victoria Harbour

Horizon Club[3]

Dedicated Horizon Club rooms offer an enhanced level of service, comfort and convenience for busy travellers. Located on level 56 of the hotel, the Horizon Club Lounge is the highest executive lounge in the city with stunning vistas of Victoria Harbour and an outdoor landscaped area, which is the only venue of its kind in Hong Kong. Exclusive privileges include access to the Club Lounge, evening cocktails and Continental breakfast at the Club Lounge or breakfast options at Michelin-starred Restaurant Petrus.

Restaurants and Bar

  • Restaurant Petrus[4] (level 56): A Michelin-starred restaurant serving French cuisine and overlooking Victoria Harbour
  • Summer Palace[5] (level 5): A Michelin-starred restaurant serving authentic Cantonese cuisine
  • cafe TOO[6] (level 7): A theatrical all-day dining restaurant featuring international cuisine as well as seven kitchen theatres
  • Island Gourmet[7] (level 5): A cosy patisserie serving home-made and contemporary cakes, chocolates, pastries, savouries, hand-picked cheeses and wines
  • Lobby Lounge[8] (level 6): Signature high tea sets and refreshing cocktails are presented with musical performances by a quartet
  • Lobster Bar and Grill[9] (level 6): Seafood and grilled meals, cocktails, cigars and innovative menus with nightly performances
  • Nadaman[10] (level 7): A Japanese restaurant featuring fine kaiseki cuisine, as well as separate teppanyaki and sushi areas
  • Waterside Terrace[11] (level 8): An alfresco dining venue adjacent to the pool that offers Thai and poolside favourites

Recreational Facilities

  • 24-hour gymnasium
  • Outdoor swimming pool, heated in winter
  • Indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis
  • Sauna and steam rooms
  • Solarium
  • Massage

Other Services and Facilities

  • 24-hour room service
  • Florist
  • Hair salon
  • Limousine and car rental services
  • Gift shop
  • Safe deposit boxes
  • Same-day laundry and valet services

Awards[12]

  • Best Business Hotel in Hong Kong, The Asset, 2011
  • Ranked 4th in the Top 25 Hotels in Hong Kong/ Macau/ Taiwan in Travellers' Choice Award, TripAdvisor, 2011
  • Gold List, Conde Nast Traveler (USA), 2005- 2011
  • Best Hotels in China, Travel + Leisure (USA) 500 World’s Best Hotels, 2011
  • Ranked 25th among the World's Best 100 Hotels, Institutional Investor's travel poll (USA), 2011
  • A five-star rating, Forbes Travel Guide, 2011
  • Top 100 Hotels in China, Travel + Leisure (China), 2010
  • Ranked 2nd in the Top 25 Business Hotels and 5th in the Top 25 Conference Hotel in The Best in Travel poll by Smart Travel Asia.com, 2010
  • Best Meeting Convention Hotel in Hong Kong, TTG China Travel Awards, 2010
  • One of three hotels voted "Best Hotel for Food in Asia" in the Gold List, Conde Nast Traveller (UK), 2009 & 2010
  • Best Business Hotel in Hong Kong, Business Traveller (Asia Pacific), 2007 – 2010
  • Best International Hotels and Resorts, Zagat Annual Guide (USA)
  • Best for Food, Conde Nast Traveller 'Gold List' (UK), 2010

See also

  • Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong [1]
  • Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts [2]
  • TripAdvisor.com [3]

References

  1. ^ http://www.shangri-la.com/en/corporate/aboutus/milestones
  2. ^ http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/islandshangrila/rooms
  3. ^ http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/islandshangrila/rooms/aboutthehorizonclub
  4. ^ http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/islandshangrila/dining/restaurant/restaurantpetrus
  5. ^ http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/islandshangrila/dining/restaurant/summerpalace
  6. ^ http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/islandshangrila/dining/restaurant/cafetoo
  7. ^ http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/islandshangrila/dining/restaurant/islandgourmet
  8. ^ http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/islandshangrila/dining/restaurant/lobbylounge
  9. ^ http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/islandshangrila/dining/restaurant/lobsterbarandgrill
  10. ^ http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/islandshangrila/dining/restaurant/nadaman
  11. ^ http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/islandshangrila/dining/restaurant/watersideterrace
  12. ^ http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/islandshangrila/details/awards
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