We stayed next door at the Sofitel last year, but came over to the Meridien for dinner which was superb. To jump start their kitchen, they had a Chef consultant now living in Hong Kong who had grown up in Italy staff their Italian Restaurant. We also purchased a fantastic Budha head from the shop keeper who was located on the left side of the lobby. Thanks for your review. When we go back again, we had planned to stay at this hotel, especially now that it may become a Starwood property.