Originally Posted by jkc22
January HK weather can be unpredictable. Last year it was freezing, with temperatures hovering around 10C, and since I've never packed any winter clothes, I bought my first jacket in Hong Kong last winter........All previous year I laugh at European designer shops carrying thick down/wool jackets and coats. But last year, they came in handy!
All previous year (I've been visiting every winter since 1994) and have never really needed a jacket. I wear the usual "summer" clothes with temperatures hovering arounc 18C (mind you, the HK residents will get every chance to showcase their winter collection when temperatures dip below 20C....mink coats and scarfs included....)
That said, the outdoor pool at the GH HK is heated and is open year-round. There's also no additional charges to use the gym/pool for hotel guests......
I stayed at GH HK this past January ('05) and swam in the pool. Very nice. The entire fitness/spa area is top rate.
As an aside, if you are a Diamond, let us know if they upgrade you to a RC floor. A couple of helpful tips in this regard:
1. On the day you check in, and before you arrive at the hotel, make it a point to go to hyatt.com and print out the page detailing available reservations for that night (and each of the nights of your stay).
2. Call the regular (not Diamond) GP reservation line and, before giving your name and GP number, ask about RC room availability.
If 1 and 2 show that there are a number of RC rooms available AND If you are not upgraded during check in, show this information to the desk clerk and then, if necessary, ask to see the manager on duty and share the research.
If you are still not satisfied, go to the room that they check you into, go back to the website and GP hotline, confirm your information again, and then send a nice but firmly worded email to the HK GH general manager.