Overview
Located in the heart of Hong Kong’s core business district, CUHK Business School Town Centre is a premium, multi-functional venue for a wide variety of events, from seminars and meetings to training events and conferences.
The Town Centre is home to tiered, theatre-style lecture rooms, a multi-function room, and a conference room designed to inspire engagement and enhance user experience. Rooms available for rental accommodate both small, intimate meetings and groups of up to 100 participants, and are all furnished with advanced audio-visual equipment to bring events to life.
Contact Us
Unit B, 1/F, Bank of America Tower
12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong
+852 2722 5808
+852 2311 2376
towncentre@cuhk.edu.hk
History
Originally established as CUHK MBA Town Centre at Tsim Sha Tsui’s East Ocean Centre in 1982, the Centre moved to its current location at the Bank of America Tower in 2002.
After a full refurbishment in 2016, the Centre upgraded its flexibility in accommodating a range of events, from casual networking to large corporate functions, and was renamed as CUHK Business School Town Centre. The Centre’s reception area and lobby have also undergone a major redesign to maximise comfort along with aesthetic appearance.
The Town Centre also currently serves as the teaching venue of the CUHK MBA and Executive MBA programmes.
Facilities
Lobby (Area: 1011 sq.ft.)
Conference Room (Area: 344 sq. ft. Capacity: 12 Seats)
Amber Room (Area: 904 sq. ft. Capacity: 56 Seats)
Sapphire Room (Area: 1205 sq. ft. Capacity: 80 Seats)
Diamond Room (Area: 1223 sq.ft Capacity: 90 Seats)
Emerald Room (Area: 1227 sq. ft Capacity: 74 Seats)
Location
On top of its close proximity to various transport networks, including easy access from Admiralty MTR Station via a covered pedestrian walkway, the Centre is conveniently located near the headquarters of major multinational companies, providing a seamless shift from office to venue.
Address
Unit B, 1/F, Bank of America Tower
12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong
(Central MTR Station Exit J3 or Admiralty MTR Station Exit B)
Booking
CUHK Business School Town Centre offers flexible hourly, half-day, and full-day rental packages to help integrate conferences and meetings within a busy work schedule.
Address
Unit B, 1/F, Bank of America Tower
12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong
(Central MTR Station Exit J3 or Admiralty MTR Station Exit B)
Town Centre FAQ
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF ROOM FOR RENT AND THEIR CAPACITIES?
WHAT DOES THE RENTAL PACKAGE INCLUDE?
Each room rental package includes the use of the room rented for the event as stated in the rental agreement, along with its in-house audio-visual equipment and facilities which include a built-in desktop computer, LCD projector, projection screens, whiteboard, wireless and wired hand-held microphones, and Wi-Fi Internet connection. A coffee machine and distilled water are also provided as part of the package amenities. Room packages also include set-up and clean-up services within the rental period.
IS CATERING SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TOWN CENTRE ?
The Centre does not provide catering services. Renters may choose their own suppliers for catering. If catering is needed,renters must reserve our Reception Lounge, as food and drinks are only permitted in this area.
*Please note that only light and convenient meal options, such as sandwiches and wraps, are allowed in lecture theatres, with a cleaning fee of HKD 1,500.
DO YOU HAVE ACCESSIBILITY FOR DISABLED PEOPLE?
The Centre’s Amber Room, Diamond Room, and Sapphire Room all have disabled-friendly options, and our washrooms have full disability access.
WHAT TYPES OF EVENTS CAN THE CENTRE ACCOMMODATE?
We welcome a wide range of corporate events, from public lectures and training to seminars and workshops. However, CUHK Business School reserves the final right to confirm or reject a booking depending on the nature of the event, its content, security issues, and other relevant factors involved. Approval of a similar past event does not mean automatic confirmation of a new event.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE CAN I MAKE A BOOKING?
You may make a booking three months in advance of your intended event date.
IS THERE A MINIMUM RENTAL PERIOD?
The Centre allows for hourly rentals with a minimum of two hours along with half-day and full-day packages.
WHAT ARE THE AVAILABLE HOURS FOR ROOM RENTALS?
Our rooms may be booked during the following hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday: Closed
For bookings outside of opening hours, prior approval from the Town Centre is required. An air-conditioning and management fee of HKD 1,000 will be charged for each additional hour.
DO I PAY THE FULL RENTAL FEE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING?
The Centre requires a deposit of 50% of the total rental fee, to be paid within a week of your booking notification. The payment of the balance may be made on or any time before the date of the event.
ARE THERE ANY CANCELLATION FEES?
For bookings cancelled thirty days ahead of the event date, an administration fee of HKD500 will be charged.
For bookings cancelled less than thirty days but at least ten calendar days before the event date, 25% of the booking amount will be charged.
For bookings cancelled less than ten calendar days before the event date, 100% of the booking amount will be charged.
WHAT ARE YOUR POLICIES REGARDING TYPHOON OR BLACK RAINSTORM SITUATIONS?
If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is in force and/or is issued before the session booked, the Centre will be closed.
If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is issued during the event at the Centre, the event will be suspended immediately and renter must arrange for all attendees to leave.
If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is lowered, the Centre will be open according to the schedule below:
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Situation
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Signal is lowered |
Arrangement
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| Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above / Black Rainstorm | Before 7 a.m. | All venues for morning session (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.) will be opened as scheduled |
| Before 12 noon | All venues for afternoon session (2 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.) will be opened as scheduled | |
| Before 5 p.m. | All venues for evening (after 7 p.m.) will be opened as scheduled |
Renters may reschedule their events within four months without any additional charges. Any cancellations will be charged a HKD500 administration fee.
For further enquiries, please call +852 2722-5808 or +852 3943-7430 or e-mail to towncentre@cuhk.edu.hk.