ABG

Lexus Hybrids is their house car

Barnaby100

Hi. Intrigued as to why a car is important. What is the attraction of a rolls or Bentley? Is it a boy thing?

JVPhoto

Pure novelty on this trip.

But yes it did turn into something about airport transfers when I was originally going between which of the two original hotels posted.

Ericka

It's a Peninsula Hong Kong thing. They've done the Rolls Royce transfer so well and for so long that it has not only become part of the Peninsula experience.....it's apparently become part of the Hong Kong experience as well. Hence all the other hotels offering it.

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.

Musken

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?

quitecontrary

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!

Pausanias

The pools at the Four Seasons are wonderful - as pools and as a terrace with spectacular views. There's a pleasant outdoor cafe there as well.

vuittonsofstyle

Four Seasons HK, without doubt - two incredible outdoor pools with spectacular harbour views and a very pleasant café on site. I enjoy sitting here at cocktail hour because the views are so good and service is extremely personable.

wripro

Totally agree. FS has the best pool area by far.

Musken

Thanks! FS it will be then. I will now find the correct thread to possibly ask more about the FS.

Aventine

My wife just wishes there was more privacy for the pool from Cafe guests.

offerendum

That`s sometimes a Problem. I´m not too happy with pool-cafes

daniellam

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

sarahlee

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

Aventine

It's more about the cafe guests being able to get a free poolside show from sunbathers, etc.