Originally Posted by
jpdx
You're joking, right? HR TST is far superior to the Centric. HR has the better lounge, views, service, rooms, willingness (and ability) to upgrade. Location is subjective, of course, but getting most anywhere on HK Island takes just about the same time from TST station as it does from North Point.
Not joking.
On location: HR might be fine… assuming you have working MTR which is absolutely not really a thing lately. Far cheaper and quicker to taxi from North Point than TST.
On hardware:
The Centric is brand new, has a wonderful rooftop infinity pool, beautiful marble everywhere, and wonderful unobstructed views of the harbor from every room.
The Regency is old, feels old, looks old. The views of the harbor are obstructed by other buildings in TST. I prefer being right up to the water even if the buildings on the other side aren't as picturesque. The pool at the Regency is a joke.
The club lounge offerings seem equivalent in quality. I prefer the ability to have breakfast at the restaurant at the Centric vs. club only at the Regency. I've gotten better upgrades at the Centric than Regency (over multiple stays at both).
So, of all the things you mentioned:
- lounge -- they're equivalently good. i prefer HC's more modern look but HR is fine too
- views -- disagree
- service -- they're equivalent
- rooms -- disagree, Centric's rooms are far more modern and less worn
- willingness (and ability) to upgrade -- not my experience
- location -- disagree, for me North Point >> TST, but I realize that most tourists will prefer TST