Royal Park Hotel in Hong Kong Not Accepting Reservations between 21 July and 14 September 2008

The Royal Park Hotel in Shatin, Hong Kong, has been selected as the official Olympic Village of the Equestrian Games 2008. As such, the hotel will be closed for reservations between 21 July and 14 September 2008.

While the Royal Park's Japanese restaurant, Sakurada, and its new Royal Park Chinese Restaurant will remain operational, the hotel's popular 2+2 café and one+one Bar will be temporarily closed to outside guests until the completion of the Equestrian Games.

The hotel will resume normal operations from 15 September 2008 onwards.

The hotel is expecting to house around 400 people, athletes and supporting staff, from over 40 countries during the Games.

The Royal Park Hotel is a 16-storey twin tower offering guests 443 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, executive floors and elegantly appointed suites.

For fitness and relaxation, the hotel features a state-of-the-art gymnasium, an impressive indoor/outdoor swimming pool which is heated when required, steam rooms, tennis court a nearby jogging track nearby and a massage & beauty service.

Located in the New Territories, and adjacent to Shatin station, the hotel is just 25 minutes from China by train, 20 minutes from Central and 45 minutes from Hong Kong International Airport. The hotel is adjacent to New Town Plaza, one of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in Hong Kong, which offers over 300 shops, a myriad of dining options and a 10-screen cinema.

The hotel overlooks the Shing Mun River and the lush greenery of Shatin Central Park. For those who enjoy horseracing, the nearby Shatin Racecourse provides weekend entertainment nine months of the year.

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