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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 1:14 am
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Hamurabi2008
 
Join Date: May 2008
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The fact that you will be on your Honeymoon can be helpful. Each hotel might go a long way to give you a good room if you approach them in advance (esp. as SPG Plat).

AFAIK the IC (espl the renovated suites) are considered the most spectacular harbour view. But they usually come at a price higher than the one you mentiond. Maybe a purpose-AMB enrollment (with free BOGO cert) can help you if you book weekend nights? Actually this is one of the few hotels I never stayed. Check FT on details.

I had a not so spectacular stay at the Sheraton (w Harbor view upgrade as Plat). See the thread on the property in the *wood forum - very mixed reviews. Not sure if you want to take that risk during your honeymoon...

The W is the newest property in your list and -as per FT- as a SPG Plat you will most likely get a WOW suite facing the container harbour (ie not the HK Island view you see on ads). But the hotel is truely spectacular and very well connected to the airport (right on top of the airport express station).

Also you should be able to get a MUCH better rate at the W (even online via spg.com). I get prices around 1800++ HKD for August. Corp rate can be significantly lower. Shop around at Asiarooms or Zuji for good fares.

In any case you should contact the property in advance and notify them about the fact that you are on your honeymoon (bring marriage cert for proof as HK hotels have a history of checking everything - today they are more desparate though).

Have a good stay in one of the greatest cities in Asia!

Depending on your intention there, feel free to contact me via PM for some tourist/restaurant advise.

Have a great trip!

Ham
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