Hong Kong: The Peninsula vs. The Ritz
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But yes it did turn into something about airport transfers when I was originally going between which of the two original hotels posted.
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I'm not a car person, but there is something cool about the tradition, the size of the Peninsula fleet, the fact that they have them all custom built in custom colors, etc.
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Talking about hong kong hotels, i am wondering which has the best outside pool for lounging and relaxing after shopping and sightseeing. We might be there in october meaning good weather, so i think a pool is important. Or is there anywhere beach like driving distance from hk where we should rather go?
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Lots of nice beaches in HK - on the Island there's Shek O, Big Wave, Stanley (combine with the market there) and Deep water Bay. Lots of the outlying islands also have good beaches and are easy to get to by ferry - try Cheung Chau and Lamma. Good list here - http://www.theguardian.com/travel/20...ches-hong-kong
Swimming pools - I think the best outdoor ones at the hotels we've stayed at are the Island Shangri-La and the JW Marriott both at Admiralty. The Island S-La has the biggest regular rooms in HK from what I remember - your son can stay free of charge - under 18s stay free which is a big bonus - some rooms in other hotels would be too small to take an extra bed.
Oh and if you want to splash out a bit the IC has the Presidential Suite with its own infinity pool facing HK harbour!
Swimming pools - I think the best outdoor ones at the hotels we've stayed at are the Island Shangri-La and the JW Marriott both at Admiralty. The Island S-La has the biggest regular rooms in HK from what I remember - your son can stay free of charge - under 18s stay free which is a big bonus - some rooms in other hotels would be too small to take an extra bed.
Oh and if you want to splash out a bit the IC has the Presidential Suite with its own infinity pool facing HK harbour!
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Talking about hong kong hotels, i am wondering which has the best outside pool for lounging and relaxing after shopping and sightseeing. We might be there in october meaning good weather, so i think a pool is important. Or is there anywhere beach like driving distance from hk where we should rather go?
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If a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour is important to you, I would choose the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong.
On my last visit, I booked a Deluxe Victoria Harbour view room with club access via the AMEX FHR program and was upgraded to a Deluxe Victoria Harbour View Suite at check-in.
Here is a video I took during my stay: http://youtu.be/O0vapskrIwM
On my last visit, I booked a Deluxe Victoria Harbour view room with club access via the AMEX FHR program and was upgraded to a Deluxe Victoria Harbour View Suite at check-in.
Here is a video I took during my stay: http://youtu.be/O0vapskrIwM
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However having lived in Hong Kong and getting into many pools without staying there... the Four Seasons is the most strict about this leaving you with a calming experience at the pool without the crowds.
Most others - you can easily get in with 1. spa treatment 2. cafe guest who just happens to wander over and jump in 3. day passes
Most others - you can easily get in with 1. spa treatment 2. cafe guest who just happens to wander over and jump in 3. day passes
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However having lived in Hong Kong and getting into many pools without staying there... the Four Seasons is the most strict about this leaving you with a calming experience at the pool without the crowds.
Most others - you can easily get in with 1. spa treatment 2. cafe guest who just happens to wander over and jump in 3. day passes
Most others - you can easily get in with 1. spa treatment 2. cafe guest who just happens to wander over and jump in 3. day passes