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Formerly the Victoria Hotel, this concern occupies two sites on Shamian Island – the main, new Neo-Classical block and the original colonial building. Facilities include business centre, swimming pool and sauna.

The Hung Hom location is the main problem with this otherwise terrific hotel. Rooms have large beds and plush bathrooms, some with fine harbour views. There’s a splendid glass-sided rooftop pool.

Out in the New Territories, this extensive resort complex offers a chance to escape city living with a vast array of sports and recreation facilities, including cinemas, shops, gyms, sports tracks and courts, Chinese and International restaurants, and nearby historical and beauty spots. All rooms include the basics with lounge and kitchenette.

This modest Chinese YMCA-run hotel charges a hefty premium for the location given the basic rooms, although low-season discounts are available. Bathtubs are only big enough for very supple adults.

Close by Lisboa’s many casinos and convenient for the centre of Macau. Rooms (with cable) are blandly furnished but there’s a good range of facilities, including gym, pool, sauna and a decent restaurant for Cantonese and Szechuan food.

Located in the heart of Kowloon’s shopping Golden Mile, the Holiday Inn has a wide range of eating and drinking options, many at reasonable prices. Rooms are comfortable, but won’t win any prizes. Facilities include pool, gym and babysitting service.

A pleasant alternative to the dingier guesthouse offerings in Chungking and Mirador, but stuck out in boring old Hung Hom. Facilities in double and triple rooms are basic but include TV, phone, bathroom, shower and air-conditioning.

This ten-acre resort offers sea views from its well-equipped rooms. The accommodation complex is unlovely from outside, and you won’t be swimming in crystal waters, but recreation facilities include pool, pitch-and- putt golf course, tennis courts and running track.

Popular with the rich and famous, the splendid, modern Intercontinental (formerly the Regent) is consistently voted among Asia’s best hotels. The huge, beautifully appointed rooms offer fantastic harbour views.

A high-quality hotel in every respect. Despite the Nathan Road location, noise won’t be a problem as the rooms are well sound-proofed. The gym and pool are modern and impressive and there’s a good selection of restaurants.