Marriott-family hotels in Hong Kong, pre-2014
Has anyone been to this hotel? How is it?
What other hotels are nearby within a block or two? |
There was a thred last week 'October in Hong Kong' where some reviews of Marriott HKG were posted.
In the same complex are the Conrad Int'l and the Shangri-La - all three are excellent. |
I've stayed there three times during 1992-98. It is really a very nice hotel, with great restaurants and a nice Concierge Lounge that seems to be open all the time. The pool is exceptionally nice, on a 7th floor outdoor terrace. I would stay there again without hesitation.
Bruce |
Agree with the above comments and the Pacific Place location is great. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif
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Great hotel.
Conrad and Shangri-La are close by. It is a Marriott so expect Americanization whereas the Shangri-La has more of a Asian flavour. The Concierge level is great. It's closer to the harbour so the rooms have a slightly better view of Kowloon but the rooms are small. By design of the hotel, some of the rooms are stange shapes. |
I'm going to a conference there and normally like to stay in the same hotel as the conference, but if the Shangri-La is close enough I'll take it. My membership in the Shangri-La Golden Circle club is worth more than my Marriott Silver card. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif
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Stimpy: I beleive you said that you hold the US Amex Platinum card. Shangri-La is a member of Amex's FHRS program. You would therefore qualify for the upgrade, late check-out etc..
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Stimpy has a BLACK card! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif
But actually the GC membership, even if not top tier level, should easily do the trick! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif BTW - You'll get a great view of Victoria Harbor/or Peak and I absolutely love the food at the Island SL! |
You can get from the Marriott to the Shangri-La without even going outside. They are attached to one shopping center.
Bruce |
If you can get a harbour view, the smallish room will seem bigger. The lounge is very nice, if a bit crowded, and the food is good. The hotel is not as luxurious as the Shangri-La and it is a bit of a hike through the shopping center to get back and forth (different levels, etc). The staff at the JW is a joy, not ultra-formal like the Mandarin or the Ritz-Carlton, but genuinely friendly. Btw, the train from the airport is the way to go. Have a great trip, wish I was going, it's a fabulous city.
Paul |
The JW was a highlight of my HK trip. I used a COUPON for a week's stay. Got a Executive level room next to the lounge with a view of the harbor. The electric drapes permit views from the bed! Gift's from the owner included a canister of IRON BUDDHA TEA, that is picked by MONKEYS, and a knit pullover shirt.
The 3 hotels are all accessed on the lower subway level filled with 'good' restaurants. I wonder if the prices came down with the takeover. Am sure the Shangri-La would be as inviting as the Marriott. |
JW in Hong Kong...
I have heard good things about the exec. floor of the JW. But as I probably won't be paying all that bucks for the room, I am wondering how the hotel is on the whole... and more specifically, quality of standard rooms?
Oh, and how much is the limo transfer usually? Thanks! |
I stayed in a standard room in 1992, and it was essentially the same as the Executive Floor, where I have stayed twice since then. The lounge on the Executive Floor is fabulous; that's the big advantage.
Forget limo service. Just take the express train and a taxi from the train station. Bruce |
Stayed about 8 years ago. The Jacuzzi on the roof really is worth a visit.
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New World Renaissance Kowloon
has anyone stayed there? any input would be much appreciated
belle |
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