GATEWAY IS KOWLOON'S BEST LOCATED HOTEL AS IT IS PART OF HARBOUR CITY, ONE OF THE BEST, BIGGEST AND MOST DESIGNER-LOADED MALLS IN THE WORLD! LOUIS VUITTON AND MANY TOP BRANDS HAVE THEIR FLAGSHIP STORES INSIDE HARBOUR CITY OR ACROSS THE ROAD!

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I stayed at Gateway hotel in Hong Kong and must say its location is one of the very, very best in Kowloon! 

Located on Canton Road which is similar to Hong Kong island's Central district, Gateway hotel is located WITHIN the massive Harbour City shopping complex! 

The entrance to Gateway hotel from the shopping mall is very discreet and most people may miss it altogether. It does not boast a grand foyer like The Peninsula and Intercontinental hotels which are within easy walking distance and the lobby is remarkably small and so compact I had to ask if this is an annexe to the main lobby! 

But no, there is only 1 lobby and this was it! 

But there are 2 entrances---one for taxis to drop off guests since taxis are not allowed to stop on Canton Road to let passengers and their suitcases off. From the back entrance facing the harbour, I was taken to the lobby to check in.

The service is impeccable.

My taxi arrived before Princess Dr Becky Leogardo and I did not have a single Hong Kong dollar. So I asked an obviously irritated taxi driver to wait for my financier to arrive. But the porter who is Indian and speaks perfect Cantonese suggested he would pay first and I could reimburse him later! Now that is what I call going above the call of duty!

As for location, I walk out of Gateway hotel and straight into Harbour City, one of Hong Kong's most established and famous shopping malls! In fact, Balmain is adjacent to Gateway and from here, it is shopping haven all the way! 

You are bound to get lost sooner or later but why worry, you are in shopping paradise and sooner and later you are bound to get your bearings.

Louis Vuitton has the biggest boutique in Hong Kong right here. So do Gucci, Versace, Ferragamo and Dior and Burberry across the street! 

I stayed 3 days at Gateway and did not even reach Nathan Road which is 6 minutes walk! The only time we went outside Harbour City was to have dinner at nearby Spaghetti House!

You can stay in Gateway hotel and shop, dine and wine inside Harbour City and not venture out into the street!

As for the students' demonstration which was going in Admiralty across the harbour on Hong Kong island and Mongkok in Kowloon, there was no effect for tourists. I did not see or feel anything untoward and I would not even have realised a political demonstration was going on if I had not known in advance! 

So visiting Hong Kong is fine though obviously you should avoid going near the demo areas as there are pro-Beijing supporters as well as anti-Beijing demonstrators! And you would not want to be caught in a cross fire!

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Toll Free Numbers: China 4001 201 481 Philippines 1800 111 00 995 Singapore 0018008520332800101 2242 Thailand Gateway, Hong Kong Harbour City, Kowloon, Hong Kong : (852) 2113-0888 : (852) 2113-0022	Gateway Hotel, Hong Kong Gateway, Hong Kong, Marco Polo Hongkong and Prince Hotels are operating under normal business mode and services.  The HK International Airport is operating as usual and departure / arrival transfers between the airport and our hotels are unaffected as of this writing.  Our 3 hotels are accessible by various means of private and public transportation.  Guests are reminded to allow additional travel time due to changing traffic conditions and/or possible road closures. The safety and security of our guests and associates are our primary concerns.  We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide full assistance to our guests.  For updates, please contact the hotel concierge prior to arrival for any related enquiries at (852)2113-0888 or email:gateway@marcopolohotels.com . ******************************************************************************************************************************** Rising over Hong Kong's commercial and entertainment district of Kowloon is Gateway Hotel, a Marco Polo hotel. Housed in Harbour City – Hong Kong's largest shopping complex – Gateway Hotel, the ultimate in leisure accommodation and shopping experience. In September 2013, Gateway Hotel introduced a brand new 360-degree redesigned property that defined a totally innovative design concept. All 400 guestrooms and suites underwent the redesign, which won a Global Excellence award for Best Hotel by The International Interior Design Association in December 2012. The celebrated renovation also included the hotel’s Continental Club Lounge and lobby, as well as the restaurant, Three on Canton and al fresco dining area, Be on Canton.   The Continental Club is the epitome of sleek design, intuitive services and state-of-the-art amenities. Guests of The Continental Club can enjoy full access and exclusive benefits from the Continental Club Lounge, to include complimentary daily breakfast, afternoon refreshments and evening cocktails and butler service. Located in one of the world’s culinary capitals, the hotel has created signature outlets such as Three on Canton which is the ultimate gourmet destination, with an impressively designed space of 20,000 square feet to dine, wine, lounge and network. Discover the largest and most stylish al fresco dining terrace on Canton Road, dubbed ‘Be on Canton’. Be part of a hip and happening venue that offers resort-style dining, cocktails and aperitifs served with delectable bites, or shake things up with an instant party. Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the entire hotel. Fitness buffs have access to the nearby Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel for a swim at the outdoor swimming pool or work out at Prince Hotel‘s 24 hour gym. True to its promise of an unbeatable location, Gateway Hotel lies on the junction of Canton Road and Haiphong Road in Kowloon and is a short walk from the bus terminal, Star Ferry and MTR Subway Station. The Gateway Hotel is a 35-minute drive from the airport, or an MTR journey that will take around 55 minutes. Guests can also take the hotel shuttle bus which takes about 40 minutes to the airport.  Stay and Sail at Gateway Hotel Valid from: 01 Sep 2014 to 28 Feb 2015 Experience iconic Victoria Harbour like never before aboard one of Hong Kong’s most famous traditional junk boats. From now until 28 February 2015, guests can enjoy the stunning skyline and magnificent harbour view on Hong Kong’s oldest handcrafted junk, Aqua Luna, for free with the “Stay and Sail” package offered by Gateway Hotel.