Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers

The Sheraton has one of the most envied locations in Hong Kong -- near the waterfront on the corner of Nathan Road and Salisbury Road -- and is an easy walk to the subway and Star Ferry. Its lobby, tucked away on the second floor to discourage foot traffic, has a sleek, contemporary look graced by Asian motifs and subdued lighting, but the front desk is annoyingly high (I have to stand on tippy-toes). The outdoor rooftop swimming pool, heated in winter, is a plus, offering spectacular views and more privacy than pools lower to the ground. Guest rooms range from those facing an inner courtyard (the cheapest) to those facing the harbor with great views even from bathrooms. In between are those that overlook surrounding Tsim Sha Tsui, some of which face Nathan Road and even provide sideways glimpses of the harbor. Still, located between the Peninsula and InterContinental, it plays second fiddle to both in terms of reputation, class -- and, luckily, price.

Facilities:
4 restaurants, including Japanese restaurant Unkai; bar; 3 lounges, including Sky Lounge; babysitting; concierge; house doctor; executive-level rooms; health club and spa; outdoor heated rooftop swimming pool and Jacuzzi; room service

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