Dec 10, 2017, 9:10 pm
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Intercontinental Hong Kong - 香港洲際酒店
18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Tel. (Hong Kong): +852-2721-1211
Website (link)
AS OF APRIL 20TH, 2020, INTERCONTINENTAL HONG KONG HAS CEASED OPERATIONS IN ORDER TO COMMENCE A TWO-YEAR RENOVATION PROGRAM. IT WILL RELAUNCH AT A TO-BE-DETERMINED DATE IN 2022 AS REGENT HONG KONG.
NOTE: This property was supposed close ~12 months for refurbishment sometime after Chinese New Year (5 Feb) in 2020. It seems the moved the date (again). Rooms are currently (Sep19) bookable in Aug20)
500 rooms including 87 suites; best Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour viewsviews
. . . (starting price ~HKD 2,249.10 / $288 USD)
Check in: 2pm (“Early check in unavailable”). It seems that with Royal Ambassador status they let you check in early.
Check out: 12pm (“Late check out unavailable” but not so IME - with Amassador or Royal Ambassador late checkout seems possible.
One complimentary parking space per room, valet parking available (HKD80 per hour for non-restaurant patrons or per additional hour)
Service Animals allowed
2 accessible guestrooms on the low floor of the hotel
Executive rooms
Club Intercontinental Executive Lounge (generally significant extra charge)
Complimentary customized Android smartphone capable of WiFi hot spot use in room (no need to buy local SIM) - seems no longer to be true as of Sep19
Link to 5 page PDF Hotel information sheet
Transportation:
From / to HKG airport:
Hotel limo (Mercedes) HKD $900 + 10% (courtesy WiFi Hot spot, water, reading material)
Hong Kong Cityflyer A21 stops at both ICHK and ICGS - 33HKD (see link for map of stops)
(ICHK) Stops on Salisbury Road outside hotel, take the MTR underpass to cross road.
(ICGS) Stops on Mody Road
https://www.hongkong.net/transportation/to-from-airport/bus/a21
Train charge (one way): 90.00 HKD (train to Kowloon Station + MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui or taxi, ~90 min), discounts for more than 1 person traveling together,you can buy ticket at arrival train station. Taxi from train station to hotel approx 40 HK$. Train every 12 min, 20 min traveltime, plus 10-15 min for taxi to hotel
Urban (red) Taxi charge (one way): 300.00 HKD (~$38 USD / 30min) (link to HKG Taxi rate charts)
Private transfer ~$99-$110 USD / 30min one way ( link)
Dining:
Lobby Lounge: 7 am - 1230 am
Harbourside: 6 am - 1230 am, casual dining (breakfast and lunch buffet, seafood dinner buffet 6 - 1030 pm, Sunday Champagne brunch 1130 am - 3 pm)
NOBU Restaurant: 1200 - 230 pm, 6 - 11 pm (new style Japanese)
Rech by Alain Ducasse: 6 pm - 11 pm (French seafood)
The Steakhouse Winebar and Grill: 6 - 11 pm (International beef & wines)
Yan Toh Heen: 12- 3 pm, 6 - 1130pm (2 Michelin stars Cantonese)
Services:
Concierge 24 hrs (Louis Baleros, Chief Concierge)
House Doctor available
Full Business Centre (staffed, secretarial services)
Fitness Centre
Spa
Limousine service
Laundry daily same day service
“The outdoor swimming pool will undergo annual maintenance from January 22 - February 8, 2018 inclusive, with the outdoor spa pool.” and “The outdoor spa pools will undergo annual maintenance from February 26 - March 8, 2018 inclusive, with the outdoor swimming p” (sic).
18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Tel. (Hong Kong): +852-2721-1211
Website (link)
AS OF APRIL 20TH, 2020, INTERCONTINENTAL HONG KONG HAS CEASED OPERATIONS IN ORDER TO COMMENCE A TWO-YEAR RENOVATION PROGRAM. IT WILL RELAUNCH AT A TO-BE-DETERMINED DATE IN 2022 AS REGENT HONG KONG.
NOTE: This property was supposed close ~12 months for refurbishment sometime after Chinese New Year (5 Feb) in 2020. It seems the moved the date (again). Rooms are currently (Sep19) bookable in Aug20)
500 rooms including 87 suites; best Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour viewsviews
. . . (starting price ~HKD 2,249.10 / $288 USD)
Check in: 2pm (“Early check in unavailable”). It seems that with Royal Ambassador status they let you check in early.
Check out: 12pm (“Late check out unavailable” but not so IME - with Amassador or Royal Ambassador late checkout seems possible.
One complimentary parking space per room, valet parking available (HKD80 per hour for non-restaurant patrons or per additional hour)
Service Animals allowed
2 accessible guestrooms on the low floor of the hotel
Executive rooms
Club Intercontinental Executive Lounge (generally significant extra charge)
Complimentary customized Android smartphone capable of WiFi hot spot use in room (no need to buy local SIM) - seems no longer to be true as of Sep19
Link to 5 page PDF Hotel information sheet
Transportation:
From / to HKG airport:
Hotel limo (Mercedes) HKD $900 + 10% (courtesy WiFi Hot spot, water, reading material)
Hong Kong Cityflyer A21 stops at both ICHK and ICGS - 33HKD (see link for map of stops)
(ICHK) Stops on Salisbury Road outside hotel, take the MTR underpass to cross road.
(ICGS) Stops on Mody Road
https://www.hongkong.net/transportation/to-from-airport/bus/a21
Train charge (one way): 90.00 HKD (train to Kowloon Station + MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui or taxi, ~90 min), discounts for more than 1 person traveling together,you can buy ticket at arrival train station. Taxi from train station to hotel approx 40 HK$. Train every 12 min, 20 min traveltime, plus 10-15 min for taxi to hotel
Urban (red) Taxi charge (one way): 300.00 HKD (~$38 USD / 30min) (link to HKG Taxi rate charts)
Private transfer ~$99-$110 USD / 30min one way ( link)
Dining:
Lobby Lounge: 7 am - 1230 am
Harbourside: 6 am - 1230 am, casual dining (breakfast and lunch buffet, seafood dinner buffet 6 - 1030 pm, Sunday Champagne brunch 1130 am - 3 pm)
NOBU Restaurant: 1200 - 230 pm, 6 - 11 pm (new style Japanese)
Rech by Alain Ducasse: 6 pm - 11 pm (French seafood)
The Steakhouse Winebar and Grill: 6 - 11 pm (International beef & wines)
Yan Toh Heen: 12- 3 pm, 6 - 1130pm (2 Michelin stars Cantonese)
Services:
Concierge 24 hrs (Louis Baleros, Chief Concierge)
House Doctor available
Full Business Centre (staffed, secretarial services)
Fitness Centre
Spa
Limousine service
Laundry daily same day service
“The outdoor swimming pool will undergo annual maintenance from January 22 - February 8, 2018 inclusive, with the outdoor spa pool.” and “The outdoor spa pools will undergo annual maintenance from February 26 - March 8, 2018 inclusive, with the outdoor swimming p” (sic).
IC Hong Kong Master Thread (closed for renovation until 2022)
Mar 1, 2015, 2:19 pm
#631
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: MAN and LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC LT Gold, HH Dia, MR LT Plat, IHG Diamond Amb, Amex Plat
Posts: 13,773
I had an exec suite and a deluxe suite last year. The exec suite is a proper 2 room suite just a bit smaller than the deluxe suite and without the impressive bathroom with harbour view jacuzzi.
Mar 2, 2015, 5:47 am
#632
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Up in the air
Programs: AS MVPG 75k, AA Plat, MR Plat, SPG Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 140
Room type: Executive Pool View?
My apologies if this has been answered before - just searched through this thread but couldn't find a clear answer:
Have an award stay coming up at the IC HK - received a "courtesy upgrade" from my originally booked "Superior Room" to a "Deluxe Room." When I just double-checked my reservation, it now lists room type as "1 KING BED EXECUTIVE POOL VIEW." What kind of room is this? When trying to book a stay at the IC HK, I don't see any "Executive Rooms" listed, but I don't assume it's an "Executive Suite," either, since it has a pool (and not a harbor) view?
Also, will the "Executive Room" give me access to the Executive Lounge, or is that a different category?
Many thanks for your insights,
pilluelo
Have an award stay coming up at the IC HK - received a "courtesy upgrade" from my originally booked "Superior Room" to a "Deluxe Room." When I just double-checked my reservation, it now lists room type as "1 KING BED EXECUTIVE POOL VIEW." What kind of room is this? When trying to book a stay at the IC HK, I don't see any "Executive Rooms" listed, but I don't assume it's an "Executive Suite," either, since it has a pool (and not a harbor) view?
Also, will the "Executive Room" give me access to the Executive Lounge, or is that a different category?
Many thanks for your insights,
pilluelo
Mar 2, 2015, 6:27 am
#633
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: IHG Royal Ambassador
Posts: 824
My apologies if this has been answered before - just searched through this thread but couldn't find a clear answer:
Have an award stay coming up at the IC HK - received a "courtesy upgrade" from my originally booked "Superior Room" to a "Deluxe Room." When I just double-checked my reservation, it now lists room type as "1 KING BED EXECUTIVE POOL VIEW." What kind of room is this? When trying to book a stay at the IC HK, I don't see any "Executive Rooms" listed, but I don't assume it's an "Executive Suite," either, since it has a pool (and not a harbor) view?
Also, will the "Executive Room" give me access to the Executive Lounge, or is that a different category?
Many thanks for your insights,
pilluelo
Have an award stay coming up at the IC HK - received a "courtesy upgrade" from my originally booked "Superior Room" to a "Deluxe Room." When I just double-checked my reservation, it now lists room type as "1 KING BED EXECUTIVE POOL VIEW." What kind of room is this? When trying to book a stay at the IC HK, I don't see any "Executive Rooms" listed, but I don't assume it's an "Executive Suite," either, since it has a pool (and not a harbor) view?
Also, will the "Executive Room" give me access to the Executive Lounge, or is that a different category?
Many thanks for your insights,
pilluelo
Mar 2, 2015, 1:06 pm
#634
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
My apologies if this has been answered before - just searched through this thread but couldn't find a clear answer:
Have an award stay coming up at the IC HK - received a "courtesy upgrade" from my originally booked "Superior Room" to a "Deluxe Room." When I just double-checked my reservation, it now lists room type as "1 KING BED EXECUTIVE POOL VIEW." What kind of room is this? When trying to book a stay at the IC HK, I don't see any "Executive Rooms" listed, but I don't assume it's an "Executive Suite," either, since it has a pool (and not a harbor) view?
Also, will the "Executive Room" give me access to the Executive Lounge, or is that a different category?
Have an award stay coming up at the IC HK - received a "courtesy upgrade" from my originally booked "Superior Room" to a "Deluxe Room." When I just double-checked my reservation, it now lists room type as "1 KING BED EXECUTIVE POOL VIEW." What kind of room is this? When trying to book a stay at the IC HK, I don't see any "Executive Rooms" listed, but I don't assume it's an "Executive Suite," either, since it has a pool (and not a harbor) view?
Also, will the "Executive Room" give me access to the Executive Lounge, or is that a different category?
Mar 2, 2015, 6:07 pm
#635
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: AMEX PLT, AA PPro, Spire AMB
Posts: 1,617
my mom received this room when I booked her on points. Very large, great view of the construction and a tiny sliver of the harbor on one side.
Mar 2, 2015, 6:41 pm
#636
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Up in the air
Programs: AS MVPG 75k, AA Plat, MR Plat, SPG Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 140
Executive Room
Thanks for your responses!
Based on your experience, how does the "Executive Room" compare to the "Deluxe Room" I was originally upgraded to? Also, if I purchase Ambassador prior to the stay (currently, I'm just a lowly Plat
) would I have a shot to a room with full harbor view and/or lounge access?
I appreciate your insights!
pilluelo
Based on your experience, how does the "Executive Room" compare to the "Deluxe Room" I was originally upgraded to? Also, if I purchase Ambassador prior to the stay (currently, I'm just a lowly Plat
) would I have a shot to a room with full harbor view and/or lounge access?I appreciate your insights!
pilluelo
Mar 3, 2015, 12:43 am
#637
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
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Based on your experience, how does the "Executive Room" compare to the "Deluxe Room" I was originally upgraded to? Also, if I purchase Ambassador prior to the stay (currently, I'm just a lowly Plat ) would I have a shot to a room with full harbor view and/or lounge access?
) would I have a shot to a room with full harbor view and/or lounge access?Sorry but you have to be Royal Ambassador for Club and in my experience even RA's do not get upgraded to Harbor view. You have to pay for that. However as an Ambassador you might be able to negotiate a not-so-expensive cash upgrade to harbor view. And you can pay for Club too.
Mar 3, 2015, 4:44 pm
#638
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: London / Los Angeles
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, BA Silver
Posts: 1,631
And for anyone keen to get the Harbour view, I would say it is amazing for the first night but after that it kinda wears off. Especially since it was my first time in HK so we didn't spend a lot of time in the room. If staying in this hotel again, I definitely would not pay extra for the view. As a one off experience though or for a special occasion, yes it is worth it.
Mar 4, 2015, 7:33 am
#639
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Up in the air
Programs: AS MVPG 75k, AA Plat, MR Plat, SPG Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 140
Thanks for the additional information!
I'll check with the hotel how much a room with harbor view and/or club access would be. Already looking forward to my stay!
pilluelo
I'll check with the hotel how much a room with harbor view and/or club access would be. Already looking forward to my stay!
pilluelo
Mar 8, 2015, 6:25 pm
#640
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: GSP, BOI, KBV
Programs: I'll take whatever points I can get...
Posts: 251
I'm only going to be in HK for one night so I'm mostly concerned with location. I'd like to go out and have dinner and check out the town before going to bed.
Which IC would be better for proximity to food and nightlife? IC Hong Kong or IC Grand Stanford?
Which IC would be better for proximity to food and nightlife? IC Hong Kong or IC Grand Stanford?
Mar 9, 2015, 12:21 am
#641
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: IHG Royal Ambassador
Posts: 824
If you want local food, I suggest IC Grand Stanford. If you want high end restaurant, I suggest absolutely IC Hong Kong.
Mar 9, 2015, 12:34 am
#642
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You can certainly get local food near either hotel. But for most of the nightlife you will want to have metro access so the main IC would be the best. However if you prefer taxi, either hotel will do.
Mar 17, 2015, 12:07 am
#643
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: MEL
Programs: QFF, AA, LM, EY
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Staying in a Deluxe Suite for three nights in April but my prepaid rate did not include breakfast. If I want to add this at checkin how much would it likely cost me ? Would it be worth it ? Can they do me some sort of deal or would it be the same thing as just have breakfast each morning and charging it to my room then settling at at checkout ?
The view from the dining room seems incredible, is this where breakfast is served ? Is it a full buffet including hot food etc ?
Cheers
The view from the dining room seems incredible, is this where breakfast is served ? Is it a full buffet including hot food etc ?
Cheers
Mar 17, 2015, 5:17 am
#644
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: IHG Royal Ambassador
Posts: 824
Staying in a Deluxe Suite for three nights in April but my prepaid rate did not include breakfast. If I want to add this at checkin how much would it likely cost me ? Would it be worth it ? Can they do me some sort of deal or would it be the same thing as just have breakfast each morning and charging it to my room then settling at at checkout ?
The view from the dining room seems incredible, is this where breakfast is served ? Is it a full buffet including hot food etc ?
Cheers
The view from the dining room seems incredible, is this where breakfast is served ? Is it a full buffet including hot food etc ?
Cheers
Harbourside restaurant is so crowded and noisy. You've already have your exclusive great view in your Deluxe Suite.
Mar 17, 2015, 8:25 am
#645
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I have to correct myself as this hotel is now much more generous now than previously. I booked the cheapest deluxe room as RA and was upgraded to a Superior Junior Suite with wraparound harbor and city views. With club of course. ^