by Ondine Cohane
INTERCONTINENTAL HONG KONG
Where: Hong Kong
The crowd: International execs soaking away their jet lag; Asian beauties in town from Taipei and Shanghai for a little trendy shopping
How's the water? Three pools, each a different temperature, line this second-floor terrace overlooking the edge of Hong Kong's famous harbor. Take a dip at sunset to discover the best seats in town to soak in the cityscape. The pools' glass walls magnify the effect that you're floating in the harbor itself. A recent renovation has brought new cabanas for spa treatments and a teak-decked dining pavilion surrounded by lily ponds. If you can afford to seriously splurge, book the presidential suite, which has its own, private 340-square-foot rooftop pool and Jacuzzi.
The poolside tipple: Johnnie Walker Blue with one ice cube
The hotel: In addition to the views, the InterCon is known for world-class service and big guest rooms with big LCD TVs, iPod docking stations, and sunken tubs. Anglophiles will adore afternoon tea, while new agers go for the free tai chi and yoga.
InterContinental Hong Kong
Tel: 852 2721 1211
Doubles from $340
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