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W Hotel Hong Kong

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

W Hong Kong
Address: 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
Phone: +852 3717 2222

Opened on August 8, 2008, the W Hong Kong is the hottest new addition to the Hong Kong hotel scene and the first W hotel in China.

With rooms designed by world famous Australian interior desiger Nicholas Graham and Japanese designer Yasumichi Morita, the W Hong Kong is at the peak of sleek Contemporary design.

With its West Kowloon location in the heart of the financial district and its signature W service, the hotel has quickly become one of Hong Kong’s best hotels.

Featuring 393 guest rooms, gourmet restaurants FIRE and KITCHEN, the sleek Liquid lounge and Living Room areas, a refreshing pool, and top-notch spa and fitness center, the W Hong Kong is the perfect place to call home during a visit to the city.

Book your room at the W hotel in Hong Kong now to make sure your room is ready and waiting for you while you’re visiting Hong Kong.


Free Maps of Hong Kong on Google Maps

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Google has free maps of Asia inside Google Maps. These now include road and street maps of major cities. Check out Hong Kong Google maps here:

Link to Google Maps


Hong Kong International Art Fair

Monday, March 31st, 2008

The dates of the 2009 Hong Kong International Art Fair are May 13-19, 2009.

The fair, which is also known as Art HK 09, is a modern art exhibition featuring the works of both Eastern and Western artists from 100 visiting galleries from 20 countries. Works on display at the Hong Kong International Art Fair will range from paintings by Picasso and Warhol to photography, and will also showcase emerging Hong Kong artists.

Admission prices for the Hong Kong International Art Fair are $150HKD at the door, or $120HKD in advance. Concessions are available.

Opening hours for the Hong Kong International Art Fair are 11am-7pm Thurs-Sat, and 11am-5pm Sun.