The Empire Hotel Wan Chai (Xianggang Wanzhai Huangyue Jiudian) is located in the Wanchai central business district on Hong Kong Island, within easy walking distance to a subway station and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It is about 45 minutes from the airport. Nearby attractions include Hong Kong Arts Centre, Time Square, Hung Shing Temple, Central Plaza, Golden Bauhinia Square, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, and Hong Kong Park. Opened in 1999, the 21-story hotel features 362 rooms and suites, equipped with flat-screen televisions, high-speed Internet, coffee/tea makers, climate control, direct-dial telephones, and in-room safes. Bathrooms include hair dryers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Rollaway beds, wake-up calls, and 24 hour room service are available. The hotel property features a swimming pool, western and Chinese restaurants, a café, lobby lounge, fitness center, sauna, concierge service, multilingual staff, currency exchange, laundry service, beauty salon, tour assistance, safe-deposit boxes, limousine rental service, and medical assistance on call. Conference facilities include meeting rooms and a business center.