From 1842 Hong Kong was a reliant territory of the United Kingdom until the hand over of its sovereignty to the People's Republic of China in 1997. The Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law of Hong Kong stipulate that it operate with a high degree of autonomy until at least 2047, fifty years after the transfer. Under the policy of "one country, two systems", the Central People's Government is responsible for the territory's defense and foreign affairs, while the Government of Hong Kong is responsible for its own legal system, police force, monetary system, customs policy, immigration policy, and delegates to international organizations and events. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the other being Macau. It begins as a trading port in the 19th century; Hong Kong has progress into a leading financial centre.

Metro Park Hotel Kowloon is located in 75 Waterloo Road in the heart of Kowloon. It has easy access to Hong Kong's major shopping areas. All of its 487 rooms include free broadband internet access with unlimited usage.

The hotel offers free hotel shuttle bus service to Mongkok and Tsimshatsui every half hour. It is situated near subway and railway stations within 10 minutes walking distance. It features restaurants with Chinese and Western cuisines, fitness room, rooftop swimming pool, and a bar. Hotel facilities include general restaurant, 24-hour front desk, newspapers, non-smoking rooms, rooms and facilities for disabled guests, safety deposit box, luggage storage, room service, meeting and banquet facilities, airport shuttle, business centre, babysitting and child services, laundry and dry cleaning, ironing service, currency exchange, car rental, tour desk, fax, and photocopying. Awarded as one of "Hong Kong Best Restaurants" for many years, House of Tang offers dim sums, specialties and banquet menus that are designed and prepared by the top-notch chefs. Palm Court offers international options besides lavish western lunch and dinner buffets with a spectacular array of Asian and continental specialties. Proximate to the hotel are the Flower Market (hotel shuttle, or 8 minutes walking distance), Goldfish Market (hotel shuttle, or 8 minutes walking distance), Ladies' Market (hotel shuttle, or 8 minutes walking distance) and Temple Street Night Market (take bus numbers 7, 208, 271 or 81C opposite the hotel). Room rates from HKD 590 per night.

The Charterhouse is in between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. Causeway Bay and Times Square are within a few minutes walking distance of the hotel. The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and MTR underground train stations are within walking distance from the hotel. Facilities include general restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, rooms and facilities for disabled guests, safety deposit box, room service, meeting and banquet facilities, airport shuttle, business centre, babysitting and child services, laundry, VIP room facilities, breakfast in the room, currency exchange, shoe shine, tour desk, fax, and photocopying. Internet is available in the hotel rooms at HKD 550.00 per hour. Food and beverages are provided in the Gazebo Restaurant. The 294 well-appointed rooms are tastefully decorated with opulent wood and brass accents. The refurbished Business Floors offer comfort and convenience and cater primarily to business travelers. Charterhouse is only a 5 five minutes away through walking distance to Time Square shopping complex and Causeway Bay subway station. The hotel offers free shuttle service to The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Central business district. Room rates are from HKD 600 per room per night.