The climate of Hong Kong is subtropical, with very mild winters and hot, rainy, and muggy summers.

Hot and Rainy Season: June to September
Windy Season: October and November
Dry and Cool Season: December to February

English and Chinese (in practice, Cantonese); Mandarin is widely accepted.

There is no custom tariff in Hong Kong and goods imported or exported require minimal customs formalities.

Excise duties are levied only on tobacco, liquor, methyl alcohol and hydrocarbon oil. Import and export licenses and Certificates of Origin are only required to enable Hong Kong to fulfil its international obligations and for health and safety.

The legal tender in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), which is pegged to the US dollar at a rate of about 7.80 HKD to 1 USD, although exchange rates may fluctuate daily depending on currency markets.

You can exchange your currency for Hong Kong dollars at any authorised money exchanger. ATMs are widespread and operate 24 hours. All major credit cards are accepted at hotels, banks, large restaurants and stores.

Emergency Calls: (Police/Fire/Ambulance): 999

24-hour medical service:
Queen Mary Hospital: 2255 3838
Queen Elizabeth Hospital: 3506 8888

Visitor Travel Hotlines:
Hong Kong International Airport: 2181 8888
Hong Kong Tourism Board: 2508 1234
Immigration Department: 2824 6111

UTC/GMT +8 hours

The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Most hotel bathrooms also have outlets for 100 volts, but if not, you will need a transformer for any appliance or electrical equipment. The majority of electrical outlets in Hong Kong take a three-pronged UK-style plug.

Hong Kong has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability. Restaurants and merchants are no longer providing disposable plastic tableware such as straws, cutlery, cups, and takeaway containers. We are also putting an end to the free distribution of plastic products in hotel rooms.

Licensed hotels and guesthouses may still provide these regulated items upon request. They will charge a fee for these items, which will be indicated on your receipt. This way, we can work together to reduce plastic waste and protect our environment. For more information, please contact your accommodation.

By MTR (Mass Transit Railway) ??Exhibition Centre Station
MTR is a fast, efficient and clean underground rail service running through the urban areas of Hong Kong. You can walk from the Wan Chai MTR station (Exit A5) to Grand Hyatt Hong Kong within 10 minutes, or simply take a 5-minute walk from the Exit B3 of the Exhibition Centre Station (East Rail Line). 

By Taxi
There are plenty of taxis readily available in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories and Lantau Island. All taxis have meters so no negotiation is necessary.

By Star Ferry
There are one star ferry lines connecting Kowloon and Wan Chai:
Tsim Sha Tsui ??Wan Chai
Fare: HK$5 (Mon- Fri), HK$6.5 (Sat, Sun and Public holidays)
Frequency: 8 ??20 minutes

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