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Rhombus to Open New Hotel in Hong Kong.

Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus is scheduled to open mid-April, and is located in Connaught Road West, within walking distance to Hong Kong's bustling city centre, the Macau Ferry Terminal and Sheung Wan. Designed by award-winning Hong Kong architect Antony Chan, the 90-room property combines a sleek-chic design, practical comforts and a thoughtful attention to detail. The majority of the open-plan rooms boast panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the lush Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park. To celebrate Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus' opening, guests can enjoy a special room rate of only HK$898+ per Superior Room per night. The rate is subject to 10% service charge. Terms and conditions apply.

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