Lanson Place Hotel

Restrained comfort and sleek service in perhaps the only quiet corner of Causeway Bay, Hong Kong's shopping bazaar

Escape the teeming pedestrian walkways and towering department stores of Causeway Bay for understated comfort in discreet surroundings. In stark - or should that be Starck - contrast to some hotels in the area, Lanson Place is business-like, efficient and decorous.

Behind the 26-storey, neoclassical exterior you'll find a professional welcome and a stylish, city-hotel lobby/lounge. Windows are vast, colours are tasteful, ceilings are lofty, carpeting is retro and there's a grand piano. The breakfast room is notable for its stylish banquettes (though not the most comfortable!), the rooms are superbly equipped - glass desks, sofas, even kitchenettes; and every imaginable business travel need is met, from boardroom facilities and WiFi to task lights and 24-hour launderette. But this is not exclusively a business hotel; recent leisure travellers tell us that the concierges (who also deal with sightseeing and travel arrangements) are exceptionally warm and helpful.

Highs

• On a quiet backstreet, yet seconds from all the action
• Metro a 10-minute walk
• Professional and welcoming staff
• Peaceful, stylish and well-equipped rooms, with kitchenettes
• Panoramic views from 26 storeys
• PCs available for use at any time; free WiFi in rooms

Lows

• No pool or spa
• Modish bathrooms lack privacy
• No 24-hour room service
• A slightly corporate feel