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 new 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 new 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 wired and wireless Internet connection, 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 club guests, there's a swish Executive Lounge with panoramic views, snacks, tea, drinks, and tempting hors d'oeuvres (even if you can't pronounce it).

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. The business centre has private work stations complete with coloured pencils and gummy bears. Chew it over. Dining options include the poolside Fish Bar with sustainable seafood, the "new" Man Ho for Chinese, JW's California for grills, and the chic one-of-a-kind Riedel Room@Q88, which offers premium wines and champagnes served, appropriately, in delicate Riedel Crystal glasses.