Located 12 minutes by car from the hustle and bustle of Central district on the western side of Hong Kong Island, this hotel offers dramatic views across the Lamma Channel and one of the world's busiest shipping lanes to the picturesque, mist-shrouded outlying islands of the New Territories. Effectively an extension of the Cyberport, an area of Hong Kong officially designated as a hub for information technology companies, the hotel pays suitable attention to the use of technology throughout.
The expansive modern lobby is a clever space with colorful seating, natural light and cool floor panels that change colors. The check-in area is a sit-down affair with young, hip-looking staff members using laptops instead of staying behind the less personal, bulky counter. Modern art is spread throughout the property, adding a whimsical touch that serves as a conversation starter.
Wining and dining facilities are chic with understated ambience. Prompt
is the property's signature restaurant on the fourth floor, serving up quality French cuisine for dinner and assorted value-oriented but delicious buffets at lunch, with notably delicious chocolate and fruit desserts. No Hong Kong hotel would be complete without a Cantonese eatery, but Le Meridien's Nam Fong eschews the usual traditional Chinese decor and offers a more up-to-date atmosphere and excellent dim sum with a twist. The sexy bar on the lobby level opens onto a cozy Japanese garden and is packed with locals and guests most evenings. More dining options can be found across the street in the Cyberport Mall, Green-T-House a standout among them for its sublime Chinese cuisine in a stunning, white lacquered dining room cum gallery space complete with chirping birds in a grand gilded cage.
An outdoor heated lap pool and a jogging track give high-tech entrepreneurs a chance to relax. A full gym, saunas, steam rooms and a whirlpool keep nerves eased, as do decent massages than can be had in the spa or guest rooms. The hotel has 16 meeting rooms and an auditorium 
with abundant natural light and wireless Internet access. Two computers offer complimentary Internet access in the fourth-floor lounge. The largest rooms can accommodate 325 guests for cocktails, and the business center understandably is fully equipped with top-of-the-line computers and peripherals. Shuttles go to the airport train station every hour for a minor fee and can reach the city center in less than 15 minutes.
Hallways are well lit with neon colors and lead to guest rooms that feature 42-inch plasma-screen TVs, wireless high-speed Internet access, cordless phones that work throughout the hotel, and in-room entertainment systems providing music-on-demand and a range of computer games. Platform beds are covered with the most comfortable mattresses and thick duvets plus fine Egyptian cotton linens. Large windows let in natural light, and clever floor lighting keeps late-night navigations uncomplicated. Decor is cool and contemporary throughout, with an emphasis on clean geometric lines, frosted glass, polished chrome and subtle up-lighting. Colors are tastefully muted, 
and glass-top desks are chic but entirely functional, as are the ergonomic chairs. Baths are notable for their spacious walk-in rainlike showers and Hermes toiletries. Suites are stunningly modern, and the largest boasts a shower and tub in the center of the room, encased in glass with a unique frosting feature for privacy.
Room service operates at all hours, and pets are not permitted. This stunning and unusual property for Hong Kong is a fine choice for guests who appreciate design and prefer an escape from the overwhelming noise and drama of the city. The staff here is top-notch, and the clientele is a mix of trendsetters and on-the-go business travelers. There is no comparison to this marvelous suburban paradise in Hong Kong, but those who crave convenience will want to be closer to the action at the Grand Hyatt, Four Seasons or Landmark Mandarin Oriental, an equally design-oriented alternative that is probably the most central top-end option.
