The Ritz-Carlton is a luxury hotel for culture vultures: Frank Stella’s stunning sculpture, Cornucopia, sits in the lobby; and the rest of the building houses a 4,200-piece collection of modern art by the likes of Dale Chihuly and David Hockney (a catalogue is available). The large, glossy rooms come with raised beds, flatscreen TVs, DVD players and – a definite selling point – gorgeous bathrooms with Bulgari toiletries and a panoramic view (of the city or harbour) from the bathtub. Lavish tropical gardens surround the swimming pool. Four high-end restaurants include the Summer Pavilion, serving haute Cantonese cuisine.