Hong Kong: weekend with a view overlooking the bay
Hong Kong, the city of extremes, is a boiling pot with a striking contrast of tradition and modernity. If travellers are lucky enough to land at the new Chek Lap Kok Airport during the daytime, then they will get a good grasp of the full dimensions of this city, which is like no other city. In the wee morning hours, through the plane porthole, they will discover the deep-green crest of the Lantau Island, topped by a giant, floating bronze Buddha, 26 meters high in fact. Like a tightrope walker, the InterContinental Hotel, is stowed at the Kowloon Bay.
The InterContinental, an urban oasis
A real urban oasis and a perfect setting for rooms and suites, this hotel reflects a contemporary and sophisticated style, orchestrated with brio by designers from Chhadan Siembieda & Associate et Sydney LTM.
Its main asset, the view overlooking the Hong Kong Island which is spread out everywhere: the lobby, the restaurants, the spa, the swimming pool and especially the rooms. The bay is very impressive and penetrates into your intimate quarters. Your gaze then turns outdoors towards the buildings that appear on the horizon like sharp spears, “shredding” clouds.
Feng Shui, a Chinese geomancy, reigns as a lord in this prestigious establishment. According to his principles, nothing is left to chance for your greatest comfort.
And for true connoisseurs, there is a choice of six different restaurants including Alain Ducasse’s famous Spoon Restaurant, where imagination runs wild.
A surrealistic diva
As majestic as a diva, the presidential suite displays its superiority thanks to its 650 m². Moreover, it is the most expensive suite in Hong Kong, 253 days and 2.5 million US dollars were required to achieve this new project.
In a duplex, overlooking the Hong Kong bay, you will have the surrealistic and amazing view of a glass and steel jungle, with the first loges being the Victoria Harbour.
The suite was completely designed to offer clients a luxurious plus a refined and discreet service. The staff, the presence of a butler here, embodies this alliance between Oriental and occidental educations, as it should be for a luxury hotel. Its sublime attraction is definitely its intimate and permanent companionship with the Hong Kong Bay.
The I Spa, a Yin and Yang place of refuge
Sheltered by the hectic pace of Hong Kong, the I Spa remains the ultimate refugee against stress and fatigue.
Nestled on the first floor, it offers a soft and peaceful break in this urban environment. Feng Shui is continuously present. The hypnotizing music of water, the luxurious and mellow booths and the symphony of wood that blend in well with the marble and the stone provide a soothing environment.
What can be better than an “ancient ritual” to be immediately restored?
Green Hong Kong with the family
After an immersion in the city, we will want to refresh ourselves, far from the clamour of the city. The hills and the wooded paths of the other islands (a total of 260), that are made up of forests, waterfalls and mountains, that consist of an amazing landscape with a panoramic view.
23 natural parks are spread between the Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon hills, the new territories and the Lantau Island. All are good reasons to make a stopover to Hong Kong.
The Chinese art of well-being
At the hour when the birds are just starting to wake up, the locals have already taken up position in the parks or the pathways of Victoria Park or Hong Kong Park. Men and women of all ages are practicing a session of taï-chi chuan, adopting the postures inherited from Taoist priests.
"Qi Gong", which signifies "control over energy" is also a discipline often practiced by the people of Hong Kong. Without forgetting to mention acupuncture, reflexology or massages, an art practiced for 2000 years by Chinese people, that has turned into a daily ritual.
A real urban oasis and a perfect setting for rooms and suites, this hotel reflects a contemporary and sophisticated style, orchestrated with brio by designers from Chhadan Siembieda & Associate et Sydney LTM.
Its main asset, the view overlooking the Hong Kong Island which is spread out everywhere: the lobby, the restaurants, the spa, the swimming pool and especially the rooms. The bay is very impressive and penetrates into your intimate quarters. Your gaze then turns outdoors towards the buildings that appear on the horizon like sharp spears, “shredding” clouds.
Feng Shui, a Chinese geomancy, reigns as a lord in this prestigious establishment. According to his principles, nothing is left to chance for your greatest comfort.
And for true connoisseurs, there is a choice of six different restaurants including Alain Ducasse’s famous Spoon Restaurant, where imagination runs wild.
A surrealistic diva
As majestic as a diva, the presidential suite displays its superiority thanks to its 650 m². Moreover, it is the most expensive suite in Hong Kong, 253 days and 2.5 million US dollars were required to achieve this new project.
In a duplex, overlooking the Hong Kong bay, you will have the surrealistic and amazing view of a glass and steel jungle, with the first loges being the Victoria Harbour.
The suite was completely designed to offer clients a luxurious plus a refined and discreet service. The staff, the presence of a butler here, embodies this alliance between Oriental and occidental educations, as it should be for a luxury hotel. Its sublime attraction is definitely its intimate and permanent companionship with the Hong Kong Bay.
The I Spa, a Yin and Yang place of refuge
Sheltered by the hectic pace of Hong Kong, the I Spa remains the ultimate refugee against stress and fatigue.
Nestled on the first floor, it offers a soft and peaceful break in this urban environment. Feng Shui is continuously present. The hypnotizing music of water, the luxurious and mellow booths and the symphony of wood that blend in well with the marble and the stone provide a soothing environment.
What can be better than an “ancient ritual” to be immediately restored?
Green Hong Kong with the family
After an immersion in the city, we will want to refresh ourselves, far from the clamour of the city. The hills and the wooded paths of the other islands (a total of 260), that are made up of forests, waterfalls and mountains, that consist of an amazing landscape with a panoramic view.
23 natural parks are spread between the Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon hills, the new territories and the Lantau Island. All are good reasons to make a stopover to Hong Kong.
The Chinese art of well-being
At the hour when the birds are just starting to wake up, the locals have already taken up position in the parks or the pathways of Victoria Park or Hong Kong Park. Men and women of all ages are practicing a session of taï-chi chuan, adopting the postures inherited from Taoist priests.
"Qi Gong", which signifies "control over energy" is also a discipline often practiced by the people of Hong Kong. Without forgetting to mention acupuncture, reflexology or massages, an art practiced for 2000 years by Chinese people, that has turned into a daily ritual.
Janvier 2013
