Novotel Citygate Hong Kong has been ranked No.10 of the best hotels in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan in the 2011 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, also the highest ranking 4-star hotel in Hong Kong and the highest percentage in recommendation for the second consecutive year with 96% of the reviewers recommending to stay at this hotel.

5-star hotels in Hong Kong in the Top 10 hotels have an average price ranged from US$490 - US$750. The same level of comfort and service at Novotel Citygate Hong Kong costs from only US$187.

"We are very proud of our TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award for the second consecutive year. Guest comments on TripAdvisor allowed us to continually review our standards, and when used constructively, ultimately improved our levels of service. No doubt Novotel Citygate's contemporary design, proximity to the airport and local leisure attractions, whilst also being conveniently located near the Mass Transit Rail network, contributed to our success" said Rod Munro, General Manager.

"Fulfilling and wherever possible exceeding our guests expectations, is what we care most about. I would like to compliment all of my hardworking staff who really deliver a great Hong Kong service experience"

TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, with more than 50 million unique monthly visitors, 20 million members, and over 40 million reviews and opinions. Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice winners are based on millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions from travellers around the world, proving that Novotel Citygate Hong Kong consistently receives top marks and excellent reviews from its guests.

Top 25 Hotels in Hong Kong Ranking Hotel Name (Star Rating) Average Price (US$) No of Review % Recommended 2 Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (5) 685 311 93% 3 Four Seasons Hotel (5) 765 313 95% 4 Island Shangri-La Hotel (5) 586 280 95% 6 The Landmark Mandarin Oriental (5) 657 144 93% 7 Conrad Hong Kong (5) 490 394 94% 8 The Peninsula Hong Kong (5) 750 479 92% 9 The Upper House (5) 545 77 93% 10 Novotel Citygate Hong Kong (4) 187 680 96% 12 Lanson Place Hotel (4) 263 252 96% continued...... Page 2 of 2

Ranking Hotel Name (Star Rating) Average Price (US$) No of Review % Recommended 13 W Hong Kong (5) 402 398 92% 14 The Langham Hotel Hong Kong (5) 352 416 93% 15 Harbour Grand Kowloon (5) 246 187 93% 18 Grand Hyatt Hong Kong (5) 524 236 89% 22 Royal Park Hotel (4) 156 205 94% 23 Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel (5) Nil 347 94% Information from tripadvisor.com as of 9 Mar 2011

Designed in contemporary minimalist, Novotel Citygate Hong Kong has 440 stylish rooms and suites, featuring four Premier floors, hotel-wide wireless broadband connection and 32" LCD television. Facilities include 3 restaurants and a bar, 7 function rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and 24-hour gymnasium.

As the mid-scale hotel brand within the Accor group portfolio, Novotel offers close to 400 hotels and resorts in 60 countries, situated in the centre of major international cities from business districts to tourist destinations. Novotel's consistently high standard of service contributes to the wellbeing of both business and leisure travellers: think spacious, modular-design guestrooms, balanced cuisine available 24/7, excellent meeting facilities, attentive staff, dedicated children's areas and rejuvenating wellness facilities. The Novotel group is a pioneer in sustainable development and all Novotel hotels participate in the Green Globe worldwide environmental certification programme. More information on Novotel hotels: novotel.com.

Accor, a major global group and the European leader in hotels, as well as the global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions, operates in nearly 100 countries with 150,000 employees. It offers to its clients over 40 years of expertise in two core businesses: - Hotels, with the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, Ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1 and Motel 6 brands, representing 4,000 hotels and nearly 500,000 rooms in 90 countries, as well as strategically related activities, such as Lenôtre; - Services, with 32 million people in 40 countries benefiting from Accor Services products in employee and public benefits, rewards and motivation, and expense management. Press Contact - Novotel Citygate Hong Kong Josephine Tang Marketing Communications Manager Tel: +852 3602 8813 H6239-SM2@accor.com