The Upper House, Swire Hotels� new Hong Kong hotel, is equipped with the latest technology to keep guests connected and provide streamlined guest services throughout the hotel.

Designed as a luxurious home away from home, The Upper House is conscious of making a positive difference to the environment by, among other initiatives, remaining as paperless as possible. A unique iPod-touch� is provided in each of the 117 guest rooms and suites offering a comprehensive source for all hotel information, room service, local area information, weather, news and feedback forms at the touch of a screen, replacing printed hotel directories.

Upon arrival at the intimate hotel in Pacific Place, guests are welcomed by a paperless �arrival experience� allowing guests to check in anywhere in the hotel with a member of the Guest Experience team using one of four designated tablet PCs containing all the guest information and preferences.

The one stop Guest Experience team replaces the traditional hotel reception counters and is able to provide services such as concierge, guest relations, bell and cashiering at any location throughout the hotel using the portable PCs. Prior to arrival, all guests are contacted by a designated member of the team who ensures all requirements and preferences are confirmed in time for arrival. This WiFi has uninterrupted connection all the way from the airport to the hotel.

Express departure is a feature that enables guests to leave without the usual formalities. Copies of guest bills along with final credit card settlement, is sent via email on the day of departure.

The Upper House is aware of the importance in this digital age to keep guests connected and provides complimentary wired and wireless high speed internet in guest rooms and public areas.

In keeping with the hotel�s principles to reduce guests� �carbon footprints� whilst remaining connected at all times, the hotel�s energy saving Lexus RX450H hybrid cars are equipped with complimentary WiFi on board, ideal for business and leisure travellers on the move.

�Swire Hotels has given great consideration to the preferences of our guests and the effect our practices have on the environment. By utilising the most up to date technology, The Upper House is able to streamline guest arrival and departure experiences, offer vital connectivity both in and out of the hotel and keep guests up to date with the latest hotel and destination news on the in-room iPod-touch� whilst eliminating the need for unnecessary paper waste and carbon emissions,� said Dean Winter, General Manager of The Upper House

An exclusive �two-nights-for-one� offer is launched for the first 90 days after opening, with rates starting from HK$3,388 for a 730sq ft Island View Studio 70.

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Swire Hotels

Swire Hotels has been created to manage intriguing urban hotels in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the United Kingdom, providing a luxury experience for travellers who seek individuality, style and personalised service. The Opposite House, Beijing, opened in 2008 and will be followed by the opening of a 117-room small intimate hotel, The Upper House, above Pacific Place, Hong Kong, in October 2009. Swire Hotels will open a 345-room lifestyle business hotel called EAST in Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong, in January 2010. In the United Kingdom, Swire Hotels is developing a collection of stylish boutique hotels in interesting English towns and cities to be launched in 2010.

About Pacific Place

One of the largest commercial and retail centres, Pacific Place is spread over 5,000,000 square feet of prime real estate in the heart of Hong Kong�s business district with direct access to Admiralty MTR station. Since its inception in 1989, the four-level mall has become home to over 130 shops and boutiques and two major department stores, collectively offering a dazzling array of contemporary fashion and internationally renowned and luxurious brand names.

This comprehensive shopping destination is also the location of three five-star hotels, a conference centre, three Grade-A office towers and a luxury serviced apartment. Under the leadership of Swire Properties, Pacific Place remains Hong Kong�s premier shopping destination.

About Pacific Place Design Improvement Project

The Pacific Place Design Improvement Project is part of the on-going regeneration of Pacific Place to meet the ever-changing needs of shoppers. The project - led by famed English architect Thomas Heatherwick of Heatherwick Studio and themed �A New Frame of Mind� - involves a fluid approach to interior, exterior and architectural refinement of Pacific Place to a new era of style and luxury.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Calanthia Wong Public Relations Officer, The Upper House Tel: (852) 3968 1022 Email: calanthiawong@swirehotels.com

Ms. Luci Pickett or Ms. Carol Kong Grebstad Hicks Communications, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2810 0532 Email: luck.pickett@ghcasia.com / carol.kong@ghcasia.com