Where to stay

W Hotel, Kowloon: Chic and contemporary, this new hotel has injected some serious style into Hong Kong's hotel scene. The city's best rooftop pool, funky rooms and great restaurants. W is conveniently located inside Elements mall and is just minutes from the Airport Express. Read more…

W Hong Kong, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Kowloon; Tel: +852 3717 2222; Web: www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels.

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong: Bang slap in the middle of Central, the Mandarin Oriental is an original and still one of the best. Outstanding service, fantastic restaurants and rooms that you'll never want to leave.

5 Connaught Road, Central; Tel: +852 2522 0111; Web: www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong.

Where to eat

The China Club: David Tang's – of Shanghai Tang fame – baby. Impressive art, great outdoor terrace, lovely library and delicious Chinese food. This club is members only, so ask your concierge to book for you.

12/F, The Old Bank of China Building, Bank Street, Central; Tel: +852 25218888.

Aqua: Super slick with panoramic harbour views. Choose from the Japanese or Italian menu, or if you're feeling adventurous combine the two. Don't miss the bar (one floor up), which is a great spot to watch the lightshow from (8pm daily). If you're feeling flash book seats on the Aqua Luna junk to get you there from Central. Read more…

29/F, One Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: +852 3427 2288; Web: www.aqua.com.hk.

Dragon-i: Want the dim sum experience, but not so keen on ancient trolley dollies and packed dining rooms? Book a table at Dragon-i for an all-you-can-eat dim sum extravaganza. The food is great, and the atmosphere stylish.

UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central; Tel: +852 3110 1222; Web: www.dragon-i.com.hk.

Where to drink

Zuma: Hot cocktail spot that's a favourite with suits. Don't miss the sake and the Rubabu, their signature cocktail mixed with rhubarb infused sake, vodka and passion fruit.

The Landmark, Level 5 & 6, 15 Queen's Road, Central; Tel +852 3657 6388; Web: www.zumarestaurant.com.

Sevva: Enormous outdoor terrace with fantastic views across the water and over the city. The drinks are extortionate, so don't come without a company credit card!

25/F, Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road, Central; Tel: +852 2537 1388; Web: www.sevvahk.com.

Azure: Another top-floor stunner with a balcony. Look over Lan Kwai Fong and thank your lucky stars you're sipping cocktails in style and not drinking down there.

29/F, Hotel LKF, 33 Wyndham Street, Central; Tel: +852 3518 9330; Web: www.azure.hk.

Best Hotel Bars

Captain's Bar, Mandarin Oriental: Very popular post-work watering hole. Leather armchairs, beer served in tankards and fantastic martinis.

Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road, Central; Tel: +852 2522 0111.

Felix, The Peninsula: Designed by Philippe Starck, Felix is super swish and the views mean it can get super busy.

The Peninsula, Salisbury Road, Kowloon; Tel: +852 2315 3188.

Where to dance

Kee Club: Swanky members only night spot with a pricey restaurant. The crowd is sophisticated and things don't get going until late.

6/F, 32 Wellington Street, Central; Tel: +852 2810 9000; Web: www.keeclub.com/hongkong.

Drop: Before 11pm anyone can get in, after that it's members only. It gets very "intimate", but some of the city's best DJs play here so it's worth cuddling up to your neighbour for.

Basement, On Lok Mansion, 39 – 43 Hollywood Road, Central; Tel: +852 2543 8856.

Where to sing:

Hong Kongers go nuts for karaoke. Do your best Elvis impression at California Red Green Box Karaoke (9/F, Windsor Plaza, Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay; Tel: +852 2881 5088) or sing along with the brilliant live music at The Cavern (55 D’Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, Central; Tel: +852 2121 8969) or From Dusk Till Dawn (76-84 Jaffe Rd, Wanchai; Tel: +852 2528 4689).

Where to spa:

The Mandarin Barber: Old fashioned, expert grooming. The wet shave is worth flying around the world for.

Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road, Central; Tel: +852 2522 0111.

The Spa, Four Seasons: Get pampered and enjoy the knockout views. Couples and singles rooms, plus divine outdoor pool.

The Four Seasons, 8 Finance Street, Central; Tel: +852 3196 8888.

Happy Foot: You cannot come to Hong Kong without having a foot massage. Fact. Hotfoot it to Happy Foot and sit down for a 50 or 75 minute session. You won't regret it.

11/F, Jade Centre, 98-102 Wellington Street, Central; Tel: +852 2544 1010. Call for information on other outlets across the city.

Experience Hong Kong:

The Peak: This is where Hong Kong's elite live. Breathtaking views from the 3km Morning Trail. Get the Peak Tram up if you have the time.

Star Ferry: Make the most of travelling to a meeting and hop on the iconic Star Ferry.

Happy Valley Races: Tally ho! Hong Kong is obsessed with the races; get yourself a slice of the action on Wednesday nights. Check the Jockey Club's website for race nights and times. See more…

Hong Kong Heli: Wow the pants off a client and chopper around Hong Kong Island. If you're feeling super glitzy head over to Macau for a night of gambling. Visit www.heliservices.com.hk.

Sharp suit-er:

Don't go home without a brand new bespoke suit. Sam's Tailors (G/F, Burlington Arcade, 94 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: +852 2367 9423) can rustle one up in a couple of days. Ladies, head to Linva Tailors (38 Cochrane St, Central; Tel: +852 2544 2456) for the ultimate Chinese Cheongsam.

Where to shop:

Lane Crawford: Hong Kong's answer to Selfridges / Barneys on a smaller scale. Visit www.lanecrawford.com for store locations.

David Kingsboro: Gorgeous jewels at fantastic prices.

2/F, Entertainment Building, 30 Queen's Road Central, Central; Tel: +852 2522 0203.

Hollywood Road: Rummage for antiques both real and faux. Antiques shops line both sides of the road from Sheung Wan to Central.