HE JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong is in many ways a pure expression of this throbbing metropolis. It is a brisk hotel, all glass and brass, gleaming from head to toe, quite effortlessly functional and to the point. It is equally at ease with pinstripers on the go as it is with leisure trippers looking for a splendid downtown location. The JW greets its largely executive guests with an airy and bright high-ceiling lobby and a lounge stocked to the gills with over 60 speciality teas. Sunny, open views soothe the tea crowd of an afternoon. This is a newlook address, well among the top Hong Kong business hotels. And right next door is the added lure of the Pacific Place shopping mall laden with the latest from Dior and Zara.

The rooms offer unpretentious, contemporary luxury. The décor is warm, minimalist, and welcoming, with soft yellow tones and dark wood furniture. Large cabinets and bulky items have been dispensed with. The work desk is now sleek glass, adjoining a connectivity hub. The JW Premium rooms feature 42-inch flatscreen TVs, BOSE stereo systems and iPod dock, all in more than

enough gadgetry to keep any jet-lagged banker inspired. Expect complimentary WiFi and Internet in all rooms, IP phones, electronic safes, and compact well-modelled bathrooms that conure up a bathtub as well as a shower cubicle. An iron and ironing board are available in-room for fastidious guests who like a sharp crease and, for Executive Floor guests, there's a duplex Executive Lounge with panoramic views, snacks, tea, drinks, and tempting hors d'oeuvres.

As one ot the best Hong Kong business hotels, the JW Marriott continues to personalise its service. A regular guest may arrive to the strains of his favourite music playing in the room. Business facilities include 15 meeting rooms, a smartly refurbished ballroom, and WiFi access in public areas. Dining options include the poolside Fish Bar and Grill with sustainable seafood, the Man Ho for authentic Cantonese, JW's California for grills, and the chic Riedel Room@Q88, which offers premium wines and champagnes served in delicate Riedel Crystal. Pick from Marriott Cafe, The Lounge for splendid buffets and champagne brunches, or Dolce 88 for delicious pastries and coffee take-aways.