Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong (Hong Kong, China)

The five-star hotel Langham Place Mongkok, Hong Kong rises 42 stories above Mongkok, the epicenter of Kowloon, offering spectacular views of Hong Kong and its Harbour. Mongkok, once the original Hakka village of Hong Kong, emerged as a bustling part of the city after the Chinese Revolution in 1949. It was 1990 when the idea was conceived to build a state-of-the-art shopping and entertainment complex here. The vision came true in 2004, when the 665-room Langham Place opened as part of a prime retail, office and hospitality development surrounded by the best of the city's fascinating markets.The property embraces new technology and innovations unprecedented among hotels around the world. Guest rooms are areas of both comfort and communications, with seamless connectivity available to anywhere in the world. Guests are connected, informed and entertained, whether relaxing in their blissful bed or oversized marble bath with rain showers. Here, business is never boring, but inspirational and a leisure stay includes the fun, adventure and sense of ''place'' of this fascinating city. A true treat is the holistic world of the TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Chuan Spa. And when it's time to take a break from meetings and sightseeing, the extensive fitness studio or the 66-foot rooftop heated swimming pool, with poolside day cabanas and spectacular views of the city, is where to go.The property also has many dining options, including international delights, Dim Sum and southern Chinese fare, spa launches and High Tea. Conference and meeting space with plenty of natural light is available for groups of 10 to 700.