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The 59th floor Executive Lounge has opened again today (Sunday, 1st Sept. 2013) after an extensive refurbishment. Pictures of the new lounge can be seen here:
New Exec Lounge Pictures by infoworks
10 Things to do while at the Hong Kong Conrad by wideman
The 59th floor Executive Lounge has opened again today (Sunday, 1st Sept. 2013) after an extensive refurbishment. Pictures of the new lounge can be seen here:
New Exec Lounge Pictures by infoworks
10 Things to do while at the Hong Kong Conrad by wideman
Conrad Hong Kong {HKG}
Jun 26, 2018, 5:49 am
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wondering if HKD2k is a good rate for this hotel ?
and read some posts that it's better to check in at lounge vs lobby ? does the lift require keycard to get to lounge or will I have to inform staff to help me up the first time ?
and read some posts that it's better to check in at lounge vs lobby ? does the lift require keycard to get to lounge or will I have to inform staff to help me up the first time ?
Jun 26, 2018, 7:11 am
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Yes, it is a good rate, and yes it is nicer to check in up in the EL than downstairs. One can enjoy a beverage and some snacks while they process the check in. However, you will need to request someone from the hotel staff to use their key card to reach the EL floor. Often they escort you all the way up.
Jun 26, 2018, 8:00 am
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When you arrive at the hotel proceed to the main reception/front desk - then someone will escort you to lounge if you are eligible for check-in at the lounge. You cannot access the lounge on your own - report to front desks in the lobby first.
Jun 27, 2018, 4:16 am
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I would like to recommend taking a taxi from the Hong Kong station, especially if traveling with an infant. The walk from the HK Station to the Central Station to catch a one stop ride to the Admiralty is not short. Then you have another 10 minute or so walk to the hotel from that station.
However, if you chose to do this route, the access to the Mall is not closed.
However, if you chose to do this route, the access to the Mall is not closed.
Jun 27, 2018, 4:19 am
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Jun 27, 2018, 5:10 am
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Neither are any of the other transportation options... anywhere in the world (unless you bring your own child seat or rent a car and rent a child seat with it).
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Jun 27, 2018, 11:24 am
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Or order a ride sharing service car that has a car seat which some of them offer in some countries. But yes you are right, car seats are NOT mandatory for taxis anywhere that I know of, so if that is an issue for a person, than that person simply does not take taxis.
Jun 28, 2018, 12:43 am
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For the record, Conrad lobby to MTR Admiralty train platform is 7min, MTR Central to HKG Station is 8min brisk walking. I've timed it. Will take longer if you have a stroller and can't do escalators.
I've done those walks with toddlers, luggages, etc. With those things, it's quite painful. Just take the taxi from HKG Station to Conrad.
I've done those walks with toddlers, luggages, etc. With those things, it's quite painful. Just take the taxi from HKG Station to Conrad.
Jul 2, 2018, 9:28 pm
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I have two modes to this hotel. The one thing I would never do is take a taxi from the airport, I can well recall sharing a cabin on a Cathay flight with one famous journalist also going to the Conrad, he took a taxi and got massively stuck in traffic. I met him in the executive lounge later, as he was checking in, and in his flustered state he couldn't believe I had been for a swim in the hotel pool and then gone to the lounge. Cost him HK$800 too (US$100), whereas it cost me HK$80.
So I take the express to HK Island and then take the taxi, carefully placing myself 60% of the way down the train so I can get to the taxi rank quickly - there can be queues if you're the last one off the train. This is reliably the quickest, should get change of HK$150 all told. Takes about 35 minutes, and trains run every 12 minutes or so. It's hassle free on the whole.
Alternatively I change at Tsing Yi (bit up and down, but less walking than at HK Island-Central) and Lai King (easy platform swap) to end up at Admiralty, it saves a chunk of money (fare is HK$80) and turns it into a 45 minute journey.Then walk through the Pacific Place complex heading for Chanel on the second floor. Look upwards to see the sign for the Conrad.
So I take the express to HK Island and then take the taxi, carefully placing myself 60% of the way down the train so I can get to the taxi rank quickly - there can be queues if you're the last one off the train. This is reliably the quickest, should get change of HK$150 all told. Takes about 35 minutes, and trains run every 12 minutes or so. It's hassle free on the whole.
Alternatively I change at Tsing Yi (bit up and down, but less walking than at HK Island-Central) and Lai King (easy platform swap) to end up at Admiralty, it saves a chunk of money (fare is HK$80) and turns it into a 45 minute journey.Then walk through the Pacific Place complex heading for Chanel on the second floor. Look upwards to see the sign for the Conrad.
Jul 2, 2018, 11:09 pm
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The Airport Express has a group fare for 4 passengers which works out at HK$70 each person, and a 2 + 3 person ticket, which comes in at a fractionally more expensive HK$400. So if you are in 2 taxis, cost and time wise, the Airport Express is likely to be best, for convenience 2 taxis or a prebooked ride is going to be an alternative. If it is your first visit to HK then the train ride is quite a good introduction to the look and feel of the place, given the views and people watching.
Jul 22, 2018, 11:54 am
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Hello everyone. I have some questions about using a free weekend night certificate at the Conrad Hong Kong, as I don't seem to be able to do it.
I looked online and found a "standard room reward" available for the night I want. But when I call to use the certificate (from the Aspire), I'm told that there are no "standard" rooms available. The "standard room reward" available online is a "king bed deluxe room" (which apparently isn't a "standard" room, despite being classified as a "standard room reward" online) - and the Conrad HK website doesn't seem to show any lower tier rooms of any kind (i.e., the base room seems to be called "deluxe"). Was this just an error on the rep's part, or is there really no way to book a night at the Conrad Hong Kong with a weekend night certificate? I've been poking around for a while, but I can't find any other info on this. It seems like others in the past have been able to use certificates at Conrad HK - but I'm not sure how. Does anyone have any insight? Any help/advice greatly appreciated.
I looked online and found a "standard room reward" available for the night I want. But when I call to use the certificate (from the Aspire), I'm told that there are no "standard" rooms available. The "standard room reward" available online is a "king bed deluxe room" (which apparently isn't a "standard" room, despite being classified as a "standard room reward" online) - and the Conrad HK website doesn't seem to show any lower tier rooms of any kind (i.e., the base room seems to be called "deluxe"). Was this just an error on the rep's part, or is there really no way to book a night at the Conrad Hong Kong with a weekend night certificate? I've been poking around for a while, but I can't find any other info on this. It seems like others in the past have been able to use certificates at Conrad HK - but I'm not sure how. Does anyone have any insight? Any help/advice greatly appreciated.
Jul 22, 2018, 1:12 pm
#449
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Hello everyone. I have some questions about using a free weekend night certificate at the Conrad Hong Kong, as I don't seem to be able to do it.
I looked online and found a "standard room reward" available for the night I want. But when I call to use the certificate (from the Aspire), I'm told that there are no "standard" rooms available. The "standard room reward" available online is a "king bed deluxe room" (which apparently isn't a "standard" room, despite being classified as a "standard room reward" online) - and the Conrad HK website doesn't seem to show any lower tier rooms of any kind (i.e., the base room seems to be called "deluxe"). Was this just an error on the rep's part, or is there really no way to book a night at the Conrad Hong Kong with a weekend night certificate? I've been poking around for a while, but I can't find any other info on this. It seems like others in the past have been able to use certificates at Conrad HK - but I'm not sure how. Does anyone have any insight? Any help/advice greatly appreciated.
I looked online and found a "standard room reward" available for the night I want. But when I call to use the certificate (from the Aspire), I'm told that there are no "standard" rooms available. The "standard room reward" available online is a "king bed deluxe room" (which apparently isn't a "standard" room, despite being classified as a "standard room reward" online) - and the Conrad HK website doesn't seem to show any lower tier rooms of any kind (i.e., the base room seems to be called "deluxe"). Was this just an error on the rep's part, or is there really no way to book a night at the Conrad Hong Kong with a weekend night certificate? I've been poking around for a while, but I can't find any other info on this. It seems like others in the past have been able to use certificates at Conrad HK - but I'm not sure how. Does anyone have any insight? Any help/advice greatly appreciated.
Jul 22, 2018, 1:18 pm
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