Horse racing is phenomenally popular in Hong Kong and the average betting turnover per race is the highest in the world. Happy Valley racecourse is fifteen minutes from the hotel. Alternatively there is the Sha Tin racecourse in the New Territories.

Location - 18 Minutes/3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles

Lan Kwai Fong and Soho, South of Hollywood Road are two small areas with a vast conglomeration of restaurants, clubs and bars with a huge variety of themes from around the world. For a casual night out this is the place to head to.

Location - 5 Minutes/0.5 Km or 0.3 Miles

Sai Kung in the New Territories, offers a similar though less remote flavour of Hong Kong’s rural life. For the more adventurous you can haggle for a speed boat which will take you across to a tiny island with paths through a tiny village and a Tin Hau temple.

Location - 50 minutes/24 Km or 15 Miles

Lantau is now home to Disneyland, Lama and Cheung Chow are both islands with quiet paths winding through sleepy villages with restaurants lining the waterside. If you want to see a different side to Hong Kong life these islands are worth a visit.

Location - 80 Minutes/52 Km or 32 Miles

The Hong Kong Arts Festival which runs from early February to mid March is host to some of the world’s best orchestras, theatre companies and performers. If you are travelling during this period you may be interested to check this programme.

Location - 12 Minutes/1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles

The Cultural Centre on Kowloon side and City Hall on Hong Kong Island have some excellent concert programmes.

Location - Cultural Central: 25 Minutes/7.4 Km or 4.6 Miles & City Hall: 5 Minutes/0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles

Hong Kong Museum of Art within the Cultural Centre in Tsim Tsa Tsui displays Chinese fine arts as well as some special exhibitions. The Flagstaff House Chinese Tea ware museum is one of the world’s most obscure museums. Located in Hong Kong Park, ten minutes walk from the hotel.

Location - 25 Minutes/7.4 Km or 4.6 Miles

The Peak is Hong Kong’s most dramatic and easily accessible site. Offering 360 degree views of the island and harbour as well as some of the most expensive and luxurious homes in Hong Kong. The display of nightime neon from this vantage point is simply breathtaking.

Location - 20 Minutes/5.6 Km or 3.5 Miles

The Star Ferry trip across the harbour affords terrific views of the receding island which is especially dramatic at night. Whilst a major mode of transport between Hong Kong Island and Tsim Tsa Tsui, it is in fact one of the most scenic journeys you can do in the world.

Location - 7 Minutes/0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles

Wherever you are it is easy to get out of the city and within half an hour be surrounded by lush tropical greenery with stunning views across the harbour and the South China Sea. There are walks for all abilities taking you through small Chinese villages and sprawling beaches.

The Pedder Building is home to the first Shanghai Tang store and on the many floors above are numerous factory outlets, selling sample clothing and seconds.

Location - 1 Minute/Across the hotel

Li Yuen Street East and West, run between the main central roads. These two steep cobbled lanes are lined with shops and stalls, hawking inexpensive clothing, watches, luggage and a few curios, it is an interesting walk and occasionally something unusual will catch the eye.

Location - 5 Minutes/0.5 Km or 0.3 Miles

Hollywood Road, a few streets just above the hotel, is excellent for quality antiques from China and Tibet.

Location - 12 Minutes/1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles

Go there to buy Chinese curios, silks, personalised Character stamps and ‘seconds’, cheap designer clothing particularly great bargains for kids clothes. Apart from being a fun market it is a pretty location on the south side of the island.

Location - 40 Minutes/13.7 Km or 8.5 Miles

Across the harbour crossed with streets full of factory outlets, audio visual equipment and open markets. The ladies market in Mong Kok and Temple Street night market are both popular for cheap designer goods, watches and gimmicks.

Location - 20 Minutes/7.0 Km or 4.3 Miles

Shop in the privacy of your room with luxury retailer Harvey Nichols. A Personal Shopper will come to you with a selection of whatever you wish to browse: from a range of designer handbags to evening wear and there’s no obligation to buy. They can also help with recommendations on colour, styling and brands.

SoHo and Lan Kwai Fong are two adjacent areas that offer an enormous range of small restaurants with themes as diverse as Nepalese to Mexican. Browse round and pick an atmosphere and cuisine you prefer before making a booking.

Location - 5 Minutes/0.5 Km or 0.3 Miles

For a seafood experience visit Lamma Island or Sai Kung and order a fresh feast by the sea. Live shellfish and fish are netted from a tank and cooked on the spot.

Location - 50 minutes/24 Km or 15 Miles

For fine dining it has to be Amber. Being Hong Kong’s latest arrival on the highly competitive fine dining scene nothing compares in sophistication. With Richard Ekkebus at the helm this is a real gourmet evening in avant-garde style.

Location - Inside the hotel

The restaurants are invariably packed and chaotic, in some restaurants waitresses push trolleys by with steaming baskets to choose from. For traditional Dim Sum visit the famous Luk Yu Tea House, alternatively Maxim’s Palace in City Hall is slightly easier for the visitor.

Location - 5 Minutes/0.5 Km or 0.3 Miles

For an intimate evening with Mediterranean inspired cuisine try M at the Fringe, this restaurant has been one of Hong Kong’s most popular high class venues since it opened in 1989 - in a city as evolutionary and transient as Hong Kong this endurance speaks volumes.

Location - 7 Minutes/0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles