CELEBRATE the extinction of data roaming charges whenever you check in at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel. A revolutionary hotel amenity is now available at all three Marco Polo hotels in Hong Kong: a handy smartphone for travelers with the power to keep guests totally connected while exploring the city. It comes pre-loaded with bespoke software specifically designed for tourists visiting Hong Kong.

    The smartphone goes beyond the traditional smartphone because guests can access the world digitally but also stay connected with local events and receive exclusive ticketing offers and discounts. Guests are given instant access to complimentary unlimited local calls and international calls to five countries, including China, the Philippines, Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Savvy business travelers will definitely appreciate the invaluable service of receiving their incoming hotel room phone calls on their handy device that absolutely guarantees that no important calls will be missed.

    The smartphone is a complimentary value added service for room guests featuring the following built-in benefits: unlimited 3G mobile Internet, unlimited local calls and international calls to five designated countries, Wi-Fi hotspot and tethering to other mobile devices such as laptops and tablets, instant access to the hotel concierge, popular social media apps such as Facebook and WeChat are pre-loaded to allow immediate status updates and travel highlights, a Hong Kong dining and city guide and ticketing offers.

    The key highlight of using the complimentary handy smartphone upon checking in any of the three Marco Polo hotels in Hong Kong is that guests can also receive exclusive offers ranging from hotel packages to restaurant specials. Insider coverage of major events and signature highlights of Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel from the much anticipated Rugby Sevens to the Hong Kong Art Fair and the iconic German Bierfest will be featured in the handy device with push message notifications to keep guests constantly updated on all hotel happenings. Shopping promotions will also be second nature to Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel due to its ideal location in the heart of Harbor City, the city’s largest shopping mall with over 450 shops and almost 50 restaurants.

    Top rated traveler apps are already pre-loaded on the handy device such as a currency converter, maps, news services, iTranslate and others. Moreover, guests can also install any app of their choice from the Google Play Store since the handy device is based on the Android operating system.

    The fact that you can call the hotel concierge directly wherever you may be in Hong Kong to arrange personalized services from transportation to travel tips is a luxury beyond measure. Imagine enjoying the sights of Victoria Harbor from the Star Ferry and you suddenly decide to call room service so when you get back to your hotel, dinner is in your room waiting for you.

    The smartphone is now available in all 1,461 guest rooms as a complimentary amenity for guests at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel.(SD News)