Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong has been named as an Expedia Insiders� Select hotel, one of the world�s top one per cent of hotels, with five out of five in overall satisfaction including hotel service, room cleanliness and comfort.

Expedia is one of the world�s leading online travel companies. The Expedia Insiders� Select list is an annual award recognising the very best hotels as judged by the experiences of Expedia�s customers and Expedia hotel expert input. Based on hotel reviews submitted by Expedia�s travellers from all over the world, the hotel is identified as consistently delivering superior services, an exceptional guest experience and notable value.

�Earning a place on the Insiders� Select list is a testament to our quality excellence and represents 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 this great achievement 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. For reservations and enquiries, please call (852) 2733 8787, fax (852) 2366 7998, e-mail reservations.ksl@shangri-la.com, or make bookings through the website of Shangri-La at www.shangri-la.com.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 62 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, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 40 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Macau, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and the United States. For more information or reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

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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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