Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

Top 10 things to know about the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong: 1. Harbor views are worth every penny. I loved looking outside the room and watching the boats navigate the seemingly endless channel. 2. Everything in the room works with a touch of a button. There are buttons for lights and shades. The blackout curtain made the room so dark, it felt like a deep cavern. I had no idea it was 7 am and sunny. 3. The bathroom still has a tub (for those who enjoy a calming bath). The toilet has its own room. And the rain shower pressure is like a torrential downpour (it was, after all, the rainy season). 4. The food is exceptional. From the conference food over the three days to room service, every meal was delightful. 5. Housekeeping's attention to detail is superlative. I usually opt out of housekeeping during my stays, but the service here is so good, I couldn't wait to see what surprises were in store. I left my portable mouse on the desk. When I returned, housekeeping left a mousepad. How thoughtful. Exactly what I needed. 6. The fitness center is spacious. Even during the morning rush, it did not feel crowded. Partitions separating the treadmills are a brilliant idea. I could hear (but not see) the person next to me. I felt like I was out for a run by myself. 7. The location is good for sightseeing. The Star Ferry has a Wan Chai departure point within a 10-minute stroll. Many restaurants are also within that radius. Add another 5 minutes and you're at the Pacific Plaza shopping center. Expand the radius to a 30-minute walk, and you can get to the mid-level escalators and peak tram (the former did not live up to the hype, the latter exceeded expectations). One side note is that walking around Hong Kong can be incredibly frustrating. Barricades are everywhere, and crossing streets requires navigating above-ground corridors. You will climb and descend stairs. Over and over and over again. 8. From the airport, I took the train to the subway to Wan Chai. On the return, I took an Uber. With bags in tow, the Uber fare was $40. Peak fares get closer to $50. 9. The Club Lounge dinner has so much food, it's overwhelming. And the view from the 30th floor is stunning. 10. In a city with phenomenal hotels, I would be hard-pressed to beat the GH Hong Kong.