Hong Kong, March 2014 - The Gateway Hotel introduces a brand new point of view in a 360-degree redesigned property that defines a totally innovative design concept. Discover contemporary cool in the fusion of sophisticated touches and stylish comfort found in the 400 completely renovated rooms and suites.

 

Nestled in the bustling center of Canton Road is a new hotel that aptly lives up to its name. The Gateway Hotel is located in the heart of Harbour City with multiple points of direct access to world-class shopping and dining. Unsurpassed mobility is the reward for being in the junction of Canton and Haiphong Roads, wherein the key transport hubs of the China Ferry Terminal, Star Ferry and the MTR station are all within walking distance and the Airport Express at Kowloon Station is just moments away. Hong Kong's landmark attractions are in close proximity, such as Victoria Harbour, Kowloon Park, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Space Museum and Hong Kong Cultural Centre.

 

The Gateway Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the epicentre of Tsim Sha Tsui, where spacious rooms with sleek design elements evoke a residential feeling. All rooms and suites feature a 40-inch flat screen television to maximize your visual pleasures with in-house movies and an

extensive selection of international television channels. Each room is equipped with tea-making facilities and popular Nespresso coffee machine with a complimentary selection of flavours. Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the entire hotel. Each room is also wired to be a virtual office, equipped with multiple power points by the desk and bed plus an iHome docking station. All suites offer the transformative pleasure of a rain shower and bathtub built in the newly designed marble bathrooms.

 

The Continental Club is the epitome of sleek design, intuitive services and state-of-the-art amenities. Purple tones accent sandy beige and splashes of modern artwork in all the rooms and suites. The unparalleled configuration of space is a highlight in the new suites with understated doorways leading to the dressing area and a vanity table conveniently accessible to the bathroom.

 

The Continental Club Lounge evokes a sense of chic simplicity with a subtle touch of eastern sophistication. Designed to be a social and networking haven replete with a gastronomic spread exclusive for Club Floor guests, the entire vibe goes beyond the standard business lounge. Guests can enjoy exclusive privileges, from daily complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails to all-day coffee and tea service. Private check-in/check-out and 24-hour butler service are extended to all guests at the Continental Club floors.

 

Fitness buffs have access to the nearby Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel for a swim at the outdoor swimming pool or work out at Prince Hotel's 24 hour gym.

 

Located in one of the world's culinary capitals, the hotel has created signature outlets such as Three on Canton which is the ultimate gourmet destination, with an impressively designed space of 20,000 square feet to dine, wine, lounge and network. Its remarkable environment is composed of a hip restaurant, four exclusive function rooms, wine room and a stylish cocktail lounge and bar.

 

Three on Canton serves the world's most popular cuisines from China, Italy, Japan and the culinary capitals of Southeast Asia. Diners can choose from a wide range of cooking stations, ensuring a bespoke and unrivalled dining experience.

 

Three on Canton presents an array of live culinary zones which will be active daily with varying degrees of heat and spice, and spearheaded by a multicultural team of chefs. There is a Teppanyaki and Mongolian grill, a clay tandoor oven and a seafood counter that features a wide variety of fresh dishes.

 

Discover the largest and most stylish al fresco dining terrace on Canton Road, dubbed 'Be on Canton'. Be part of a hip and happening venue that offers resort-style dining, cocktails and aperitifs served with delectable bites, or shake things up with an instant party.

 

The Gateway Hotel seamlessly blends urban design, residential comforts and state-of-the-art technology with the ultimate location in the most fashionable address in Kowloon.

 

Travellers are invited to experience the enhanced facilities and luxurious rooms at the Gateway Hotel by calling Reservations: (852) 2113 3115, emailing  resv.gtw@marcopolohotels.com,or visiting  www.marcopolohotels.com

 

 

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About Gateway Hotel

 

Gateway Hotel lies at the junction of Canton Road and Haiphong Road in Tsim Sha Tsui and is a short walk from the bus terminal, Star Ferry and MTR subway station. Housed in Harbour City - Hong Kong's largest shopping complex - Gateway Hotel is the ultimate place for modern comfort accommodation and a truly memorable shopping experience.

 

This fashionable business hotel provides the ideal balance of understated elegance, laid-back comfort and full attentive services in all its 400 guestrooms and suites, all equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi Internet service. Guests of The Continental Club can enjoy full access and exclusive benefits of the Club Lounge, including complimentary daily breakfast, afternoon refreshments, evening cocktails and butler service.

 

Three on Canton is the ultimate gourmet destination where your lifestyle is celebrated with a trilogy. Dine, wine and be all you can be at Three on Canton. Experience the tempting selection of the world's most popular cuisines, charge up a hip night at the lounge and bar, unwind at Be on Canton - the al fresco terrace with a stylish urban edge, or bring your private parties to the wine room and four exclusive function rooms.

 

The hotel is part of Marco Polo Hotels, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd, a Hong Kong-listed company with core business interests in property and investments in communications and container-terminal operations. Other Marco Polo Hotels properties are the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel and the Prince in Hong Kong, and hotels in mainland China and the Philippines.



For more information contact:

 

Samantha Poon

Director of Communications

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel | Gateway | Prince

Tel: (852) 2118-7281

Fax: (852) 2113-0211

Email:  samantha.poon@marcopolohotels.com

 

Denise Ho

Assistant Communications Manager

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel | Gateway | Prince

Tel: (852) 2118-7282

Fax: (852) 2113-0211

Email:  denise.ho@marcopolohotels.com

 

Annie Leung

Senior Communications Officer

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel | Gateway | Prince

Tel: (852) 2118-7280

Fax: (852) 2113-0211

Email:  annie.leung@marcopolohotels.com