Situated on the waterfront of Victoria Harbour and opposite the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and Noon Day Gun, The Excelsior is conveniently located in the heart of the entertainment and commercial district of Hong Kong Island, making it the hotel of choice of business and leisure travellers. The 34-storey hotel officially opened for business on 20 February 1973 as Hong Kong’s largest hotel. It was developed on the original “godown” of Jardine Matheson directly behind the famous Noon Day Gun. This historical site was the first plot of land in Hong Kong to be sold by public auction in 1841 when Hong Kong officially became a British Colony. Today, it is still registered as Lot. No 1. The largest hotel on Hong Kong Island, The Excelsior features 886 guest rooms and suites, a fully equipped business centre and an extensive portfolio of restaurants and bars offering international cuisines and live entertainment. The hotel is equipped with a wireless network and “fibre-to-building” broadband installation that provides fast and secure Internet connections in all function rooms, restaurants and guest rooms. Guest rooms and suites are designed to meet the needs of business and leisure travellers alike. The spacious Executive Lounge is available for guests staying on the Executive floors. The hotel also features a Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art equipment, steam and sauna rooms and dedicated area for spa treatments. Recognised as “One of the five most stylish hotels in Hong Kong” by Condé Nast Traveller UK, The Excelsior is the hotel of choice of business and leisure travelers. The Excelsior, Hong Kong is wholly owned and managed by Mandarin Oriental