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While there is no shortage of superior hotels in Hong Kong, the newest star in this oriental constellation is the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong occupying levels 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre. The Hotel's Premier Island Suite is a sanctuary of refined ambiance and elegance. in addition to a race box at the Happy Valley racecourse. Both of these Clubs have outstanding facilities and splendid venues in which to dine, such as the Town Club's moonlit outdoor terrace which looks out across Victoria Harbour or the Country Club which overlooks Hong Kong Island's beautiful Tai Tam Bay. While there is no shortage of superior hotels in Hong Kong, the newest star in this oriental constellation is the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong occupying levels 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre. Described as a sanctuary of refined ambiance and elegance, those aspiring to such lofty heights should bear in mind the Ritz's smart casual dress code which eschews flip-flops and beach sandals and sleeveless shirts and shorts for gentlemen in all the bars and restaurants and definitely no swimwear outside of the pool area. With six dining venues that include Chinese and Italian restaurants, the world's highest cocktail bar Ozone, a chocolate Library which does a chocolate afternoon tea, an extensive Spa by ESPA located on the 116th floor, and an exclusive Club Lounge floor on 118th. The world's tallest hotel, its 490-metre status may be considered a stretch for the height challenged but most would be mesmerised by the 360 degree unrivalled views of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island and the New Territories. This and the distractions of its quite extraordinary decor prompted one wag to suggest that the ghost of Liberace may have been haunting the hotel's interior designers. One of Kowloon's remarkable reincarnations is the design led Hullett House, an oasis in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui. Seriously impressive both as a hotel and as a venue for drinks and dinner, the converted 1818 site is one of the four oldest surviving government buildings in Hong Kong and was formerly the Marine Police Headquarters. 84 www.travelandliving.com.au