HK hotels question
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: WAS
Programs: Virtuoso TA, UA 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 445
HK hotels question
Sadly the days of cashing out my points at the Conrad are over now that I've depleted my points. At the same time, paying $400+/night for one of the virtuoso properties isn't sustainable. Any recommendation for hotels around $200, preferably close to a MTR station near somewhere lively? Also prefer to not look out the window and see another condo's window two feet away (also don't care for harbour view). I've been to HK many times, and go there often, so doesn't have to be touristy, but preferably lively.
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Falkirk, Scotland,VS Red, BA Gold, HH Diamond,UK Amex Plat
Programs: Master of the Privy Purse des Muccis
Posts: 17,835
Hi,
How about ( just for starters)
Courtyard by Marriott ( by HKU)
Hyatt Regency TST
Hilton Garden Inn Mongkok
If you do not mind being in Sha tin there is the Courtyard and Hyatt Regency
Regards
TBS
How about ( just for starters)
Courtyard by Marriott ( by HKU)
Hyatt Regency TST
Hilton Garden Inn Mongkok
If you do not mind being in Sha tin there is the Courtyard and Hyatt Regency
Regards
TBS
#4
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,641
#5
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: ORD (formerly SAN)
Programs: Hilton Diamond; IHG Platinum; Bonvoy Gold; AA Platinum Pro and United Premier Silver (DH = AA EXP)
Posts: 1,927
My parents just completed a mid-budget trip to Hong Kong. They liked the Holiday Inn Golden Mile and the Prudential Hotel - both are within a few steps of the MTR. If the Hyatt Regency isn't too expensive, they prefer that hotel. However, I haven't seen any rates below $200 usd recently for that property.
#7
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,369
You might be able to get Royal Garden or even IC Grand Stanford in that price range on certain nights. Both are a good 10min walk from TST station platform, but Id much prefer East TST to being right by MTR but in a place like Mong Kok. Although Ive never stayed at Holiday Inn on Nathan Rd, thats probably a nice option for OP, as well.
#8
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: WAS
Programs: Virtuoso TA, UA 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 445
I'm surprised the HI Golden Mile was recommended. I've walked past this place many times, and walked in the lobby a few times too. The place seems very run down. I've stayed at the Hyatt TST and it seems like it would be miles better than the HI. True?
#10
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: WAS
Programs: Virtuoso TA, UA 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 445
#11
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: ORD (formerly SAN)
Programs: Hilton Diamond; IHG Platinum; Bonvoy Gold; AA Platinum Pro and United Premier Silver (DH = AA EXP)
Posts: 1,927
When was the last time you've been there? The room my parents stayed in was recently remodeled. I think that if you are comparing a sub-$200 property with the Conrad, it's going to be disappointing no matter what. Again, I had said that we (parents and myself) prefer the Hyatt TST, but it hasn't been under $200 recently (at least not when I stayed there last month), so it depends on your price sensitivity.
#12
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,857
It's not that close to the MTR, it's probably in between the HKU and Sai Ying Pun stations. About a 7 minute walk to get to the platforms. It's also not particularly lively at night given that the area is more commercial in the day for wholesalers. Although it would be livelier than most cities.
However, it does have a shuttle to Central and is very close to the tram stops and major bus routes.
However, it does have a shuttle to Central and is very close to the tram stops and major bus routes.
#13
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Boston, Jo'burg, HK
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Lifetime Diamond, CX Gold, Mrs. Pickles travels for free
Posts: 13,132
The Jen Hotel is right around the corner from HKU station and has a nice Malaysian restaurant on premises.