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Peninsula package

The Peninsula is offering a Three Wishes Christmas package to Hong Kong ID cardholders. The deal entails a deluxe room and a choice of three from a list that includes: breakfast for two; round-trip Rolls-Royce transfer; upgrade to a harbour-view room or a junior suite in the main building; and a complimentary night in one of four sister properties. The cost: $2,575 for the first night, and $975 for a second. To celebrate the hotel's 75th anniversary, it has also put together an indulgent two-night package for the seriously loaded. The Pen-ultimate package starts with a helicopter landing and check-in to the Peninsula Suite, and includes a massage and a candlelight dinner for two, to the strains of the Jazz Trio. All for $110,000. For details, tel: 2315 3112 or e-mail [email protected].

Tis the season

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong has a host of activities planned, from teddy bears' tea parties (December 13 and 20), to a French buffet on December 25, and a New Orleans buffet on New Year's Eve. Rooms are available at festive rates that start at $1,188 a night (not including December 31). Details from www.ritz-carlton-hk .com, tel: 2147 3653.

Shangri-La surprise

Another Hong Kong hotel offering special seasonal rates is the Kowloon Shangri-La. Residents of Hong Kong, China and Macau can enjoy the superior city rooms from $1,089 a night, or executive harbour-view rooms for $1,698. For details, tel: 2733 8787; e-mail [email protected].

Winter treat

And in Shanghai, the central Portman Ritz-Carlton is offering a Premier Winter Warmer package for US$178 a night - a 45 per cent saving on its published rates - until February 29. For details, tel: 86 21 6279 8070; e-mail [email protected].

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