Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong has been named on the �Gold List 2009� by Cond� Nast Traveler (USA) and the �T+L 500 World�s Best Hotels 2009� by Travel + Leisure (USA). The hotel has also been named one of the �Best of the Best � Top 100 Hotels in the World� (Top 20 in Asia) and one of the �Top 100 Asian Hotels� by Cond� Nast Traveler Readers� Choice Awards (USA). In addition, the hotel has been named one of the �World's Best Business Hotels� and the �World�s Best Award Top 50 Hotels in Asia� by Travel + Leisure (USA) and on �China�s Top 100 Hotels� list by Travel + Leisure (China).

�These accolades are real tributes to our quality excellence and represent our consistent commitment to exceptional standards of customer care, attentive yet discreet service and luxurious accommodation. While thanking the entire staff and customers who have made these great achievements possible, we pledge we will continue the tradition of Shangri-La hospitality and will spare no effort in delighting our customers on every single occasion,� said Mr Stefan Bollhalder, the hotel�s general manager.

Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong has a total of 700 rooms and suites and seven top quality restaurants offering Chinese, Japanese and Italian cuisine as well as international buffet fare.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 60 hotels under the Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 28,000. Shangri La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 50 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information or reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri la.com.

PRESS CONTACT:

Patsy Chan Director of Communications Tel: (852) 2733 8726 Fax: (852) 2366 0961 E-mail: patsy.chan1@shangri-la.com

Mona Kwan Assistant Communications Manager Tel: (852) 2733 8877 Fax: (852) 2366 0961 E-mail: mona.kwan@shangri-la.com

Tan Chui Ching Communications Executive Tel: (852) 2733 8878 Fax: (852) 2366 0961 E-mail: ching.tan@shangri-la.com

Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong Website: www.shangri-la.com

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