Breakaway Hong Kong - Go East For Biz

If you’re heading to Hong Kong on business, settle in at East, a new “lifestyle business hotel” which opened earlier this year by Swire Hotels (same people behind the chic Upper House). It’s a little off centre if you don’t like to be in the thick of crowds, at Taikoo Shing, but see what an ab-fab view you open your peepers to in the morning? We like! Not too huge, but pretty and cosy. If you hurry, they’re offering a deal of HK$988 per night until 4 April, or HK$888 per night, for a consecutive stay of at least two nights during weekends with brekkie included.

Just 345 rooms, it’s got a contemporary, relaxed feel, which keeps you well plugged in with the latest iHome/iPod-Touch technology, simple connectivity for laptops and complimentary broadband/WiFi internet access throughout the hotel. If you don’t want to veg out in front of the TV after your day of endless meetings, you can head to the 24 hour Beast (that’s what they call their gym, short for Body by EAST) and swimming pool, eat at Feast, the all day restaurant, or connect with other travellers at their rooftop bar, Sugar over cocktails and tapas. The hotel is adjacent to Tai Koo MTR station and just a short-drive from Central and Causeway Bay - far enough to chill, close enough to shop!

Tel: (852) 3968 3808 or e-mail reservations@east-hongkong.com

 
- Ee Waun