90.42% INTERCONTINENTAL HONG KONG
Hong_Kong China

Waterfront location in Kowloon. Formerly The Regent Hong Kong. Major refurbishment in 2001 resulted in a new urbane look and extra facilities, including Club InterContinental lounge.

ROOMS
514, including 92 suites. Most have views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island; the best suites have outdoor spa pools

FOOD
Eight bars and restaurants, including SPOON by Alain Ducasse, serving modern global cuisine

SERVICE
Staff-to-guest ratio of at least 1 to 1

FACILITIES
Fitness Centre and I-Spa; newly renovated ballroom and function rooms

COST
Doubles from HK$3,503 (about £245)

18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong (00 852 2721 1211; fax: 2739 4546; www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com)