I just stayed at the Novotel Citygate in May.

If you walked passed the Outlet Mall (on the lower level), there is a passageway (if you see the KFC there you are right on) which leads you to the bus terminal and then the local mall where the locals go. There is a Japanese restuarant, a Hong Kong style chain cafe and further down a Cantonese dim sum restuarant if you like to eat like the locals.

There is a supermarket, a bakery, a photofinish store, a laundry place and a stationary store with cute stuff, just FYI. If you are adventurous enough, go down the escalator, and walk into the local veggie market for a look. There are a few food stalls and bakery (just point and pay) that serve delicious local breakfast and lunch. Try the Hong Kong style tea too.

Have fun,

WA