China and Hong Kong await you. From now till the end of this year, we have some exciting fintech events lined up for you to feast on. Come along for a new experience, get to know someone new, or simply to get a sense of what the fintech scene is like here.
Ps. For your convenience, we’ve even prepared you a list of hotels closest to each venue.
Have fun booking!
(The price listings reflect the actual event days, so do double-check the dates in case you have different travel arrangements in mind.)
[28-29 August] Robotic Process Automation (RPA) North Asia Summit 2018
1. Hilton Garden Inn Hong Kong Mongkok
The Hilton Garden Inn is seven minutes’ walk from the Mongkok MTR station and is located just 15 minutes’ drive from the airport.
Distance: 6 minutes’ walk from Cordis
Price Range: HKD 1700-2628
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2. The Cityview
The Cityview is an eco-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour concierge. It also has an international cuisine buffet spread.
Distance: 11 minutes’ walk from Cordis
Price Range: HKD720-2250
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3. Lodgewood by L’hotel Mongkok, Hong Kong
Lodgewood’s rooms are of a contemporary design and come with a personal safe in each room. Guests can also arrange for tours, currency exchange or laundry services at the hotel front desk
Distance: 0.5km or seven minutes’ walk from Cordis.
Price Range for 1 Adult: HKD1,479-HKD6,900
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4. Rosedale Hotel, Kowloon
Rosedale’s rooms come with flat screen TVs and a seating area by the window. It is ten minutes’ walk to the Ladies’ Market and 20 from the Temple Street Night Market.
Distance: 12 minutes’ walk from Cordis
Price Range: HKD 1,440 to HKD7,360
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5. Holiday Inn Express
For business travelers, Holiday Inn Express has a business center facility equipped with meeting rooms, fax and photocopying services. Breakfast is also served daily.
Distance: 8 minutes’ walk from Cordis
Price Range: HKD 1,445-1,660
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[6-7 September] LendIt Fintech China 2018
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1. Renaissance Shanghai Pudong
The Renaissance is just five minutes’ walk from the Middle Yanggao Station and less than 1km away from the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum. On-site facilities include an indoor pool, wifi, gym, and steam and sauna room.
Distance: 7 minutes’ drive from Kerry Hotel
Price Range: CNY 1,626-11,776
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2. Grand Soluxe Zhongyou Hotel
Grand Soluxe Zhongyou is 10 minutes’ drive from the Longyang Maglev Station, which is directly linked to Pudong International Airport. The hotel’s amenities include a pool and fitness center, on-site shops, ATM and tickets services.
Distance: 14 minutes’ drive from Kerry Hotel
Price Range: CNY1,693-5,016
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3. The Hongta
The Hongta’s modern-style rooms come equipped with iPod docks, cable TV and attached private bathroom. It also offers spa massage, exercise facilities, and ticketing and currency services within hotel premises.
Distance: 14 minutes’ drive from Kerry Hotel
Price Range: CNY1,950-3,150
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4. Shanghai Meego Qingwen Hotel
Shanghai Meego is just 2.4km from the People’s Square and features a shared lounge, kitchen, and 24-hour front desk. All rooms come with shower-equipped bathrooms.
Distance: 15 minutes’ drive from Kerry Hotel
Price Range: CNY192-1,080
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5. Park Hyatt Shanghai
Park Hyatt Shanghai occupies the 79-93rd floors of the Shanghai World Financial Center and is thus located within the heart of the Luijazui financial district. Special room features include 24-hour en-suite dining services, a day-bed for en-suite wellness treatments, rain showers and a deep-soaking bathtub.
Distance: 16 minutes’ drive from Kerry Hotel
Price Range: CNY3,360- 27,960
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[29-30 October] FinovateAsia 2018
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1. Renaissance Harbour View Hotel
The Renaissance is directly connected to the Hong Kong Covention & Exhibition Center and is just 5 minutes’ drive from the city center. Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s golf course, landscaped pool and fitness center on offer here.
Distance: 2 minutes’ walk from the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Price Range: HKD6,480-11,800
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2. Wanchai 88 Hotel
Wanchai 88 Hotel is just 3 minutes’ stroll away from Wan Chai MTR Station. Guests can expect a mini-fridge, TV, rain showers, toiletries and tea & coffee facilities in their rooms.
Distance: 10 minutes’ walk or drive from the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Price Range: HKD3,021-4,460
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3. Gloucester Luk Kwok
Gloucester Luk Kwok serves European and Cantonese dining options, and provides a minibar and cable TV service in its rooms. The hotel is also just 8 minutes’ walk away from the Hong Kong Arts Center and 3-minute walk away from Wan Chai MTR station.
Distance: 10 minutes’ walk or 7 minutes’ drive from the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Price Range: HKD 3,230-6,210
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4. OZO Wesley
The OZO Wesley offers an on-site fitness center, currency exchange services and meeting room facilities. Rooms come equipped with a seating area, electric kettle, shower and bath amenities.
Distance: 13 minutes’ walk from the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Price Range: HKD2,840-7,120
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5. The Murray, Hong Kong
The Murray offers rooftop dining and bar options, an indoor pool and fitness center. For those interested in sightseeing on the side, The Murray is just 3 minutes’ walk from St John’s Cathedral the Peak Tram.
Distance: 6 minutes’ drive from the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Price Range: HKD 7,310 – 15,000
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[29 October- 2 November] Hong Kong Fintech Week
The Hong Kong Fintech Week is an inaugural cross-border fintech event between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Participants can choose whether they want to attend just the first two days (Finovate), just days 3-4 (main conference & expo), just Shenzhen Day (Day 5) or the whole event. We’ve broken up our recommended hotels listing to reflect this.
Hong Kong
1. Renaissance Hong Kong Habour View Hotel
The Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel provides a pool, fitness & golf practice facilities for guests’ recreational use. Guests can also look forward to fine Cantonese cuisine and evening live performances at its restaurants and bars.
Distance: 2 minutes’ walk from the the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Price Range: HKD16,560-40,800
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2. Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
The Grand Hyatt Hong Kong features a 50m heated outdoor pool and spa, with rooms that overlook the elegant Victoria Harbour. Each room also comes with access to a smartphone device with 4G internet allowing unlimited calls to UK, Australia, Singapore, the US and Mainland China.
Distance: 0.6km from the the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Price Range: HKD16,560-40,800
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3. The Fleming Hong Kong
The Fleming offers 24-hour concierge services, and is designed to provide the best comfort to guests. Located just 5 minutes’ walk away from Wan Chai MTR station, The Fleming also offers great centrality from which to explore the city.
Distance: 15 minutes’ walk from the the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Price Range: HKD8,333-12,152
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Shenzhen
1. Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen
The Four Seasons Hotel offers meeting facilities, a beauty salon and car rentals, among a host of other services on its premises. It also serves Western and Chinese cuisine in its restaurants.
Distance: 10 minutes’ walk from Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel
Price Range: HKD1,812- HKD5,984
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2. Shenzhen Hai-Tian Hotel
Distance: 15 minutes’ walk from Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel
Price Range: HKD320-351
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3. Hilton Shenzhen Futian
The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Shenzhen city, and is within walking distance of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange & City Hall, amongst other landmarks. Hotel facilities include a pool, bar and buffet breakfast served every morning.
Distance: 19 minutes’ walk from Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel
Price Range: HKD 1,197-2,370
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[14-16 November] Money 20/20 China
The Money 20/20 Conference is the space where the industry’s smartest visionaries and innovators come together to create the future of money. Founded in 2011, and having expanded to Europe & APAC it now expands to Hangzhou, China, for the first time.
1. Intercontinental Hotel Hangzhou
The Intercontinental Hotel Hangzhou has six bars and restaurants offering varieties of South Asian, Mediterranean, and German cuisine. It is also located adjacent to the Metro Civi Center Station.
Distance: 17 mins’ drive
Price Range: HKD1,170-3,544
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2. Holiday Inn Hangzhou City Center
The Holiday Inn Hangzhou City Center is 16 minutes away from the airport, and five minutes away from West Lake via Metro. Swimming, fitness, laundry ad drycleaning services are readily available.
Distance: 20 minutes’ drive
Price Range: HKD 1,096-2,775
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3. Hangzhou West Lake Qingchun CitiGo Hotel
The Hangzhou West Lake Qinchun CitiGo Hotel serves a buffet breakfast every morning and offers a selection of fine Chinese cuisine in its restaurant. It also has a 24-hour front desk, shared lounge and free Wifi.
Distance: 23 mins’ drive
Price Range: HKD 939-1,158
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4. Zhejiang International Hotel
Zhejiang International Hotel has on-site courts, massages and a spa for guests’ relaxation. Room facilities also include a mini bar, satellite TV and a personal safe.
Distance: 25 minutes’ drive
Price Range: HKD 1,116 – 3,153 (2 nights)
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5. Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hotel
The Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hotel has a well-equipped business center, an indoor pool, and is connected to a shopping mall.
Distance: 28 minutes’ drive.
Price Range: HKD 1,795-5063 (2 nights)
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Featured image credit: The Fleming Hotel, Hong Kong
