The City of Hong Kong has a special place in my heart. The territory was my first travel abroad using my own hard earned cash and I can tell you that I was immediately hooked by its culture and energy. So imagine my excitement as I was again invited to a dinner at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu hosted by the marketing team of Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong headed by its dynamic director of communications Samantha Poon.
“There is always something new happening in Hong Kong.” said Samantha who revealed the many new attractions as well as happenings in and around the hotel chain’s three flagship hotels located at the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon.
More to shop and eat
With the Marco Polo Hong Kong, Marco Polo Gateway and Marco Polo Prince Hotels located right beside Harbour City, Hong Kong’s largest shopping mall, one can be sure to get the best fashion finds, delicious local and international cuisines and more unique experiences.
Aside from Harbour City, shoppers can explore many other offering along Canton Road, Hong Kong’s best street for shopping where one can get lost in the many stores offering anything from luxury items to traditional Chinese medicines and ointments.
More culture and excitement
The Hong Kong Cultural Center located at the very tip of Kowloon is set to reopen soon and promises to bring more arts and culture to Hong Kong. This, together with the Hong Kong Space Museum and the nearby Kowloon Park are great options for families and friends to have fun away from the hustle and bustle of shopping while learning a new thing or two.
More exciting harbour views
Guests staying at the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel can enjoy the iconic hotel’s billion dollar views over Victoria Harbour. From the property’s signature Italian restaurant Cucina to its spacious Harbour View Rooms, the excitement of Hong Kong is right at your doorstep.“
We just recently completed an extensive upgrade to the hotel’s facade to make it stand out more.” said Samantha. “This is part of our continued quality
improvements to ensure that the hotel shines like a jewel on Hong Kong’s habour front.”
More exciting stays
Continuing to enhance client comfort, the Marco Polo Gateway Hotel is about to unveil an entirely new Continental Club floor on the hotel’s uppermost level. The new floor will further build on the hotel’s award-winning design transformation that initially commenced in 2011.
Located on the 17th Floor, twenty-one newly appointed guest rooms and suites offer stunning city views over bustling Canton Road, showcasing Hong Kong’s dramatic skyline. Business professionals and luxury leisure travellers can enjoy the sophisticated home-away-from-home and sleek design ethic with the added benefits of an exclusive Continental Club Lounge.
Beyond Kowloon
Since Kowloon is at the center of the MTR system in Hong Kong, it is easy for one to get to the many markets of Mongkok, the classic Chinese gardens of the New Territories, or the hustle and bustle of downtown Central and Times Square. From any of the three Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotels, it is just a short walk to the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station.
“Another way to cross Victoria Harbour is with the Star Ferry which has a terminus right besides the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel.” shared Samantha. “It is still one of the best ways to get to Central and is a uniquely Hong Kong experience that should not be missed.”
