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Officially opened in November 1989, the 549 room Grand Hyatt Hong Kong is Hyatt International’s flagship property. Positioned among the finest hotels in the world and with magnificent views of Hong Kong harbour, the Grand Hyatt caters to the international business traveller by offering a style of service and range of facilities second to none.

The exterior of Grand Hyatt incorporates the boldness of polished marble and the strength of silvered glass: a combination that has set the hotel aside as having one of the most futuristic designs for a building of this kind. Even from a distance, the exterior of Grand Hyatt is imposing and destined to leave a lasting impression on the skyline of Hong Kong Island’s world famous harbour front.

In complete contrast, the interior of Grand Hyatt returns to the 1930s a period best remembered for its high society and Art Deco designs. The Lobby, for example, almost resembles the salon of an ocean going passenger liner of that era. With a view of the harbour set against an area tastefully furnished with period items ranging from furniture to fabrics, marbled columns to graceful statuettes, one could almost be at sea aboard the most luxurious liner imaginable.

The public areas of the hotel are, in a word, dramatic. Throughout the hotel, marble and granite from Italy and Spain, other quarried stones from the world over, natural foliage and water features, together with bold furnishings are used to create an environment unique to the Grand Hyatt. The abundance of foliage and use of water to create a feeling of space and harmony is a feature of the Lobby area.

More than 70 percent of Grand Hyatt’s guest rooms command spectacular views of the harbour said by many to be the most dramatic in the world –while the remaining rooms overlook the hotel’s 11,000 square meter landscaped garden. Aside from the deluxe guest rooms, the hotel has 16 Grand Deluxe Harbour View Room, 21 Grand Executive Suites, 11 Specialty Suites and two Presidential Suites. All of the hotel’s guestrooms feature a self-contained work station complete with broadband Internet connection service, a confidential fax machine upon request, cable and satellite TV

To further enhance the comfort in the guestrooms, coffee/tea making facilities, down duvets covered in Egyptian cotton bed linen, and enhanced closet space are also offered. The guestroom design, superior lighting and colour scheme work together to create the subtle ambience of a contemporary residence. Bathrooms feature all marble baths and glass walled shower cubicles, both with gold plated fixtures.

Grand Club Hyatt’s “hotel within a hotel” concept comprises five floors of executive accommodation and three floors of specialty suites at the top of the hotel serviced by private two lifts and affording a level of personalised service, the likes of which have rarely been seen before even in Asia. Grand Club guests have access to a private split-level lounge on the 30th and 31st floors, with panoramic views of the famous Victoria Harbour. The facility is staffed by a team of multi lingual guest services officers on duty throughout the day to ensure all needs are taken care of swiftly and competently. A team of professionally trained butler provides dedicated services and assistance to all speciality suites guests with respect to their business and travel needs. Three private boardrooms are available for the exclusive use of Grand Club guests.

The Business Centre a trademark of all Hyatt hotels of distinction is geared towards the needs of the international business traveler. In addition to those facilities so essential for the successful conduct of business, the centre is open beyond normal office hours to allow for differences in international time zones and is equipped to assist business people cope with the intricacies of doing business with the People’s Republic of China a short hop across the border. The Business Centre has two meeting rooms, a computer workroom complete with the latest technology, video conferencing and a comprehensive reference library completes the picture.

Hong Kong has more than 70,000 restaurants, but only one like the Chinese restaurant at the Grand Hyatt One Harbour Road. With breathtaking views of the harbour and the bustle of business and commerce beyond, the tiered restaurant combines the simplicity of Western designs with authentic Cantonese cuisine. It is the hotel’s premier restaurant and resembles a Taipan’s house on the Peak during the 1930s.

The Italian restaurant Grissini, is best described as “casual chic”. The style of a New York Italian restaurant is combined with the best of authentic Italian cuisine in a restaurant where value for money and excellent service are the order of the day.

Kaetsu – the traditional Japanese restaurant, features a classic Japanese menu of sushi and sashimi as specialities with emphasis on freshness and quality ingredients. Kaetsu also features an extensive sake menu with over 40 selections to choose from.

Club JJ’s – the unique music and dining venue featuring a JJ’s Thai & Grill on the lower floor that serves authentic home-style Thai cuisine and grilled premium USAD beef prepared by Chef Khun Siriluck and a Music Room featuring live performance on the upper floor.

The cafe restaurant Grand Cafe, straddles the atrium area and also has wonderful views of the harbour. Like the Lobby area, Grand Cafe combines water with natural foliage and earth tone colours and textures to create an environment which is pleasing to the eye. Other restaurants and bars include the Champagne Bar which features live entertainment in the evening; Tiffin a tea lounge conveniently situated off the lobby area; The Grill – an outdoor poolside restaurant on the 11th floor. The hotel’s restaurants and bars are also complemented by a 24 hour Room-Service for hotel guests.

Recreational facilities at the Grand Hyatt include an outdoor swimming pool, sauna facility, two tennis courts, a golf driving range, a jogging track and five fully equipped fitness and exercise studios.

The Grand Hyatt also has a number of impressive facilities for both conference and meeting organisers. The hotel’s Grand Ballroom, for example, is one of the largest in Hong Kong and 24 other function rooms are ideal venues for meetings, incentives, conferences and private parties. All banquet rooms are nicely appointed with state-of-the-art technology infrastructure offering wireless connectivity and a fast speed Ethernet LAN.

The Residence, being the latest addition to the function facilities, is an opulent and stylishly furnished home for corporate and social guests featuring an extension of Grand Hyatt Hong Kong’s renowned lobby, inspired by a 1930’s French and Chinoise Art Deco designs. The Residence features three rooms – Drawing Room, Lounge and Library, and a communal show kitchen. The Residence will afford organisers the opportunity to hold their events in a sophisticated and exclusive personal residence environment with advanced technology, manned by a team of professionals delivering impeccable services and culinary excellence.

In summing up Grand Hyatt’s position in the Hong Kong market, Mr. Gordon Fuller, the hotel’s general manager, said, “Grand Hyatt is a bridge with the romantic past and a link with the exciting future. For many years, Hong Kong has combined the cosmopolitan western world with the mysterious Orient.

Grand Hyatt continues this theme but adds the elegance of the past with the sophistication of today.”