frood
May 27, 04, 7:21 am
I originally posted this in the Luxury Hotel forum. Great place to stay.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=322423&referrerid=30179
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=322423&referrerid=30179
Hong Kong and Macau - Review of New Le Meridien Cyberport hotel
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STAM4NICK
Jul 22, 04, 12:37 pm
This is a great thourough review. I am planning to stay here. I have made it my final choice for one night in late August, just because it is soo new, and very techy, which I love.
Some questions.
Are there any updates anyone has? I am specifically wanting to know about the Club floors/lounge. Which floor is the actual lounge on? I know that the club floora are the top four(4) of the hotel.
Also is it(the lounge/club) now open 24hours? At least until 12M at time of report is better than most US hotel which do M-F 7-6 or something like that.
There is room service in the all rooms/suites 24 hours right?
Has anyone tried the "butler" service for the club floor?
For my nights there are no club floor rooms via Internet, and I am contemplating whether to call them directly or just do one of thier lesser deals from the website.
Thanks for any updates
Some questions.
Are there any updates anyone has? I am specifically wanting to know about the Club floors/lounge. Which floor is the actual lounge on? I know that the club floora are the top four(4) of the hotel.
Also is it(the lounge/club) now open 24hours? At least until 12M at time of report is better than most US hotel which do M-F 7-6 or something like that.
There is room service in the all rooms/suites 24 hours right?
Has anyone tried the "butler" service for the club floor?
For my nights there are no club floor rooms via Internet, and I am contemplating whether to call them directly or just do one of thier lesser deals from the website.
Thanks for any updates
number_6
Jul 22, 04, 8:15 pm
The location is a big negative unless you aren't leaving the hotel or have business nearby. Even so this is like staying at La Defence when visiting Paris.
silverkris168
Sep 14, 04, 6:13 pm
The location is a big negative unless you aren't leaving the hotel or have business nearby. Even so this is like staying at La Defence when visiting Paris.
Agreed, unless you have biz at the University of Hong Kong or Queen Mary Hospital.
A bit of background on why this place was built in the first place: Cyperport was a project that was touted to attract high tech companies to Hong Kong---with nice facilities. The reality was that it's more of a property boondoggle or political favor to Richard Li (son of Li Ka-shing, one of HK's biggest tycoons), who was awarded the project WITHOUT ANY COMPETITIVE OR PUBLIC BIDDING.
The premise that a property development as a vehicle to attract high tech industry was and is simply a joke. HK doesn't really have any advantages (compared with Taiwan, especially) to building a high tech industry, in terms of infrastructure, and most importantly, skilled talent pool. HK's advantage/forte is that of a regional trade and financial center.
Agreed, unless you have biz at the University of Hong Kong or Queen Mary Hospital.
A bit of background on why this place was built in the first place: Cyperport was a project that was touted to attract high tech companies to Hong Kong---with nice facilities. The reality was that it's more of a property boondoggle or political favor to Richard Li (son of Li Ka-shing, one of HK's biggest tycoons), who was awarded the project WITHOUT ANY COMPETITIVE OR PUBLIC BIDDING.
The premise that a property development as a vehicle to attract high tech industry was and is simply a joke. HK doesn't really have any advantages (compared with Taiwan, especially) to building a high tech industry, in terms of infrastructure, and most importantly, skilled talent pool. HK's advantage/forte is that of a regional trade and financial center.