Have just checked into the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong and am struggling with the Zen-style hotel room. I love clean lines and modern style, but this is a bit exaggerated, I think...
It took me 15 minutes to locate the light switch (three little clear plastic marbles at the side of a wooden box next to the bed, without signeage or instructions...), and just about the same to find the power outlet hidden inside a wooden wall panel that to my surprise also contains the fax machine and safe (way too small for a laptop) that I was searching for.
I broke a fingernail trying to open the wardrobe door (no handles, just a little round silver plate with a hole inside) just to find that it is too small for my bag, and I am still trying to figure out how to open the curtains. There must be a hidden control panel somewhere.... maybe under the bed?! Does anyone know?

Sigh, I wish designers would keep in mind that people actually need to live in these rooms...

I must admit the room takes a little getting use to. I spend >30 nights
in them last year. All on the 32 and 33 floor. I hope your on the
Regency Club floor or have access the the club. The view is
outstanding.

There is a plug for your computer under the desk next to the wall. You
will need a three prong UK plug. Just pull the curtains. The closet is
a bit cumbersome. The side don't open you have the access them for the
center section. Also don't miss the hot water for tea along the wall
opposite the desk hidden in the wooden box. Although very contemporary,
I find the room quite comfortable. I love working at the desk and
looking out the window on the Harbor. Enjoy.

If you like Chinese food try One Harbor Road in the hotel and be sure to
order the mango pudding for desert. I believe the pool opens this
weekend. Take a look it on the 11th floor. This is a resort in the
city.

Very funny post Thanks.

Mad4Miles, thanks for your instructions

I feel quite at home in my room, now that I managed to locate the power outlet and water heater and used all my strength to pull open the curtains (that can't be right...?!)

My room is on the 31st floor, you're right, the view is really nice from the club lounge.
Not much time left to try the pool or the restaurants, but now that I know my way around I will probably be back for more...

I'm still wondering (but not complaining because I enjoyed your post) why you didn't call and have somebody come up and show you the room works and where everything is hidden away?

-David

Thanks, LIH Prem, of course you're right, that would have been the easiest way. I don't actually know why I didn't call for help, I guess because it was late at night... zzzzzz
But I usually try to take these things with a bit of humour, and figuring something out myself is part of the challenge
The hotel is actually really nice (once you know your room a little better...).