Four Seasons Place
No 8 Finance Street, Central
Newcomers to Hong Kong will never be at a loss for things to do while living at Four Seasons Place. Residents can choose to stay in and enjoy the acclaimed six-star hotel service at their serviced apartments, which includes, among other things, round-the-clock multilingual concierges and in-room fine dining, not to mention a sky lounge, a rooftop pool and Jacuzzi. The home entertainment system boasts a DVD player and a 42' plasma TV, a 15' LCD TV in the bathroom, and a NxTV, the leading provider of digital in-room entertainment that enables guests to enjoy the latest movies via a high definition video on demand system. Alternately, they could take their pick of the entertainment and dining landmarks situated nearby, which include Lan Kwai Fong, SoHo, IFC Mall and The Landmark. Four Seasons Place also offers an orientation programme to its new residents, with a team of specialists dedicated to familiarising newcomers to the local entertainment and culture. Residents can participate in hiking trips or excursions to lesser known places, or they can join any of the holiday events, such as the Easter egg hunt for the young and young at heart, or the Chinese New Year 'night market', featuring a face-reading service, dragon beard candy and other traditional fare.
The serviced apartments range from studios (from 547 sqft) to three-bedroom suites (up to 1,867 sqft), and are priced from HK$33,500 to HK$172,000 per month.
Gateway Apartments
Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
Living atop Hong Kong's largest shopping complex definitely has its perks. With more than 600 shops, dining and entertainment outlets to choose from, the challenge for the resident is finding a reason to leave this prime location. Hampton Court and Sutton Court, which constitute the 14 floors above two Gateway office towers from the 25th floor up, provide residents with an excellent view of the harbour and the park. The apartments offer the usual array of luxurious perks such as a multilingual concierge, room service provided by Marco Polo Hotels, Bulgari amenities, 24-hour maintenance, security and housekeeping services, LCD TV with over 100 channels, and a complimentary shuttle bus to Central and Admiralty. The most popular feature is the Pacific Club, which gives residents complimentary usage. The club is a five-minute walk from the apartments, and offers a gymnasium, driving ranges, an indoor swimming pool, along with tennis, basketball and squash courts. Residents looking to relax and be pampered can enjoy the gender-separated spas, which offer whirlpools, a steam room, a sauna, and a solarium that provides massage, slimming, tanning and hydrotherapy services. Residents are predominantly expatriates and senior executives of multinationals. Apartments come in seven layouts, from studios (about 700 sqft) to penthouse suites (up to about 3,000 sqft), and are priced from HK$39,000 to HK$160,000 per month.