Thanks again for the input.
Cheetah_SA - your words are music to my ears; I grew up in HK and haven't been back in years so it's a sentimental trip and the MO's central place in HK life is a big factor for me.
FlyerEC - if you do have the chance to enquire about the different suites then that would be really fantastic - I'm not traveling until December. Sounds like deluxe vs oriental is a toss up between better view or more room?