Island Shangri-La
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Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong is the flagship hotel of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts runs the Shangri-La, Kerry and Traders brands of hotels.-Companies:*Shangri-La Asia Limited is incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability...

, the largest Hong Kong-based hotel chain. Opened on 1 March 1991, the hotel is managed by Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts runs the Shangri-La, Kerry and Traders brands of hotels.-Companies:*Shangri-La Asia Limited is incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability...

.

The 56-floor Island Shangri-La has views of the Peak
Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak is a mountain in Hong Kong. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak. The mountain is located in the western half of Hong Kong Island...

 and Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour situated between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and strategic location on the South China Sea were instrumental in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony and its subsequent...

.

Rooms and Suites

Island Shangri-La comprises 531 guest rooms and 34 suites.

Horizon Club

Located on level 56 of the hotel, the Horizon Club Lounge is claimed to be the highest executive lounge in the city with vistas of Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour situated between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and strategic location on the South China Sea were instrumental in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony and its subsequent...

 and an outdoor landscaped area, which is allegedly the only venue of its kind in Hong Kong.

Restaurants and Bar

  • Restaurant Petrus (level 56): A Michelin-starred
    Michelin Guide
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     restaurant serving French cuisine and overlooking Victoria Harbour
    Victoria Harbour
    Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour situated between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and strategic location on the South China Sea were instrumental in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony and its subsequent...

  • Summer Palace (level 5): A Michelin-starred
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     restaurant serving Cantonese cuisine
  • cafe TOO (level 7): A theatrical all-day dining restaurant featuring international cuisine as well as seven kitchen theatres
  • Island Gourmet (level 5): A cosy patisserie serving home-made and contemporary cakes, chocolates, pastries, savouries, hand-picked cheeses and wines
  • Lobby Lounge (level 6): Signature high tea sets and refreshing cocktails are presented with musical performances by a quartet
  • Lobster Bar and Grill (level 6): Seafood and grilled meals, cocktails, cigars and innovative menus with nightly performances
  • Nadaman (level 7): A Japanese restaurant featuring fine kaiseki
    Kaiseki
    or is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. The term also refers to the collection of skills and techniques that allow the preparation of such meals, and are analogous to Western haute cuisine....

    cuisine, as well as separate teppanyaki
    Teppanyaki
    is a style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food. The word teppanyaki is derived from teppan , which means iron plate, and yaki , which means grilled, broiled or pan-fried...

     and sushi areas
  • Waterside Terrace (level 8): An alfresco dining
    Al fresco dining
    Al Fresco dining is eating outside . In temperate climates it is especially popular in the summer months when temperatures and weather are most favorable. It is a style of dining that is casual and often party-like in its atmosphere...

     venue adjacent to the pool that offers Thai and poolside favourites

Recreational Facilities

  • 24-hour gymnasium
  • Outdoor swimming pool, heated in winter
  • Indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis
  • Sauna and steam rooms
  • Solarium
  • Massage

Other Services and Facilities

  • 24-hour room service
  • Florist
  • Hair salon
  • Limousine and car rental services
  • Gift shop
  • Safe deposit boxes
  • Same-day laundry and valet services

Awards

  • Best Business Hotel in Hong Kong, The Asset, 2011
  • Ranked 4th in the Top 25 Hotels in Hong Kong/ Macau/ Taiwan in Travellers' Choice Award, TripAdvisor
    TripAdvisor
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    , 2011
  • Gold List, Conde Nast Traveler
    Condé Nast Traveler
    Condé Nast Traveler is a US magazine published by Condé Nast. It has its origins in a mailing sent out by the Diners Club club beginning in 1953, listing locations that would take the card. It began taking advertising in 1955. In order to attract more advertisers, it became a full-fledged magazine,...

    (USA), 2005–2011
  • Best Hotels in China, Travel + Leisure
    Travel + Leisure
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    (USA) 500 World’s Best Hotels, 2011
  • Ranked 25th among the World's Best 100 Hotels, Institutional Investor's travel poll (USA), 2011
  • A five-star rating, Forbes Travel Guide, 2011
  • Top 100 Hotels in China, Travel + Leisure
    Travel + Leisure
    Travel + Leisure is a travel magazine based in New York City, New York. Published 12 times a year, it has 4.8 million readers, according to its corporate media kit. It is put out by American Express Publishing Corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Company led by...

    (China), 2010
  • Ranked 2nd in the Top 25 Business Hotels and 5th in the Top 25 Conference Hotel in The Best in Travel poll by Smart Travel Asia.com, 2010
  • Best Meeting Convention Hotel in Hong Kong, TTG China Travel Awards, 2010
  • One of three hotels voted "Best Hotel for Food in Asia" in the Gold List, Conde Nast Traveller
    Condé Nast Traveller
    Condé Nast Traveller is published by Condé Nast Publications Ltd, from Vogue House in Hanover Square, Mayfair, London. It is a luxury travel magazine aimed at the upmarket, independent traveller....

    (UK), 2009 & 2010
  • Best Business Hotel in Hong Kong, Business Traveller
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    (Asia Pacific), 2007–2010
  • Best International Hotels and Resorts, Zagat Annual Guide (USA)
  • Best for Food, Conde Nast Traveller
    Condé Nast Traveller
    Condé Nast Traveller is published by Condé Nast Publications Ltd, from Vogue House in Hanover Square, Mayfair, London. It is a luxury travel magazine aimed at the upmarket, independent traveller....

    'Gold List' (UK), 2010

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