Opened in 1989, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong has always been a hot favourite among top-tier business and social events. Last summer, the hotel completed an extensive refurbishment that benefitted guestrooms, Grand Ballroom, Grand Club Lounge and Grand Café.
Rooms I had the pleasure of spending a night at the Ambassador Harbour View Suite on the 36th floor. At 110m2, this is the second largest room type in the hotel’s inventory. Like most quality hotels on the waterfront, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong brought views of Victoria Harbour as well as the cityscape of Central and Kowloon into the room with floor-to-ceiling windows.
I found my suite to be suitable for business travellers hoping to conduct meetings in their room. The living and dining area can be separated from the bedroom with sliding doors. The living space also comes with a bar, pantry and washroom, and can accommodate up to 10 people.
The new four-seat marble-top work desk was a pleasure to use, as it came with more electric and communication sockets than the previous round table option. Thank goodness too, that all sockets in the suite are placed at accessible heights on walls, and not along the floor.
Another feature I enjoy about the hotel is the separate set of elevators that serve club floor guests between club levels and the Grand Club Lounge.
MICE facilities There are 21 venues for different types and sizes of events. For gatherings requiring a less conventional space, the hotel is amenable to converting corner suites into breakout rooms.
The refurbished Presidential Suites are also a hit with organisers of small-scale events such as fashion shows and social functions.
Elsewhere, the three meeting rooms in the Grand Club Lounge have been revamped along with the rest of the exclusive facility, with each room showcasing a new look with provision of a coffee station.
Other facilities Bellies are never bored with the hotel’s selection of 10 restaurants and bars. Private dining rooms in some outlets can be turned into event spaces. For example, the Grand Hyatt Steakhouse has three private rooms for eight to 30 people.
Other facilities include Plateau Spa, an outdoor heated swimming pool, a sauna and two tennis courts.
