Before the stunning structure of Langham Place hotel was erected in 2003, the area in which it is now sited was just a bunch of dirty streets and bars. Now, however, the area is a central hot-spot; with the Langham Place hotel and its adjacent mall having greatly enhanced the whole of the Mong Kok area. The hotel itself is a five-star haven, complete with a selection of top-notch restaurants and first-class business facilities. There is an stunning alfresco area where barbecues regularly take place, a great new Japanese restaurant (Tokoro) and an inviting business center on one of the upper floors. What's more, the hotel also boasts one of the best spas in the city; the Chuan Spa, which is connected to the unique 'pool in the sky,' the top-floor heated swimming pool.