Kowloon Shangri-La by Caroline Major

Loyal Kowloon Shangri-la guests will not be disappointed with the 2004 renovation of the Kowloon property. The rooms sport fresh paint, fabrics and furniture but feature bathrooms upsized with a cleverly curved and in part glass bricked wall. This work has expertly maximised space utilization giving an overall sense of enlargement to the entire room. It’s the same, familiar Kowloon Shangri-la updated to keep it contemporary, new and shiny bright and keep those toy manufacturers coming in from Guangdong to sell their wares!

Downstairs in the public areas the restaurants have also received makeovers to secure their 21st century place in the Hong Kong face race. Nadaman, the Japanese restaurant, sports fabulous textures in tones of cream, grey, silver and black. Textured walls, chairs with circular cut-outs and suspended sculpture make it one of the most appealing restaurants in town. Meanwhile in the Kowloon Shangri-la signature restaurant ‘Shang Palace’, fine Cantonese Dim Sum and Szechwan cuisine is served on the finest custom china. Inspired by the lotus flower, it is certainly covetable.

Faultless service, thoughtful extras and a convenient location make the Kowloon Shangri-la a great choice for the business traveler. Opt into the Horizon Club package for free broadband, breakfast away from the masses and a clutch of other extras.