Originally Posted by
cal_dood
Has anyone used the airport hotel? We are talking about Eaton, right?
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Used it in December '11, a few days after their launch.
(and glad that we did this, rather than go and crash at my folks' flat in Gurgaon - had a ~2330 arrival on CX and a 6AM departure to BDQ the next morning)
Back then it was get out of customs to the arrival hall where all the prepaid taxi counters/cafes etc are, elevator up to the departure level, walk all the way to the far end (of the domestic check-in), go to Eaton's counter (or helpdesk or something, Eaton will tell you).
They retain your baggage - (think, except for carry on equivalent)
yes - they XRay everything - but then, that was a minor annoyance and escort you up an elevator to the rooms.
Eaton was quite responsive on email. While not uber luxurious, i think this is probably a better option than the 'cheaper' options near IGIA - purely on account of the reduced hassle.
Imho this is more convenient than say the Regal Airport Hotel@HKIA (much closer- same building!)
Cant comment about T3->LCC terminal transit, but for T3 carriers, its a simple case of checking out, elevator down, collect bags from the guard at the luggage storage area (same level as checkin desks) and proceed for check-in as normal.
Good luck!
PS: Why not take an overnight train to LKO? I see trains at 2330,2355,0040. You'll sleep better in the hotel though.