HONG KONG: Which Hyatt?
Feb 12, 2011, 8:12 pm
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HONG KONG: Which Hyatt?
I am doing research for friends who have earned 4 free nights with Hyatt CC.
They will in HK for 3 day for the first time in October.
Which HK Hyatt (GH or TST) would you recommend and why?
Keeping in mind that they are tourists in HK for first time, only Gold so upgrades are not likely.
TIA
They will in HK for 3 day for the first time in October.
Which HK Hyatt (GH or TST) would you recommend and why?
Keeping in mind that they are tourists in HK for first time, only Gold so upgrades are not likely.
TIA
Feb 12, 2011, 9:12 pm
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Hyatt TST is new and very convenient. K11, one of the new shopping malls is just downstairs and easy to get connected to 2 different MTR lines within 5 mins walk in the underground. Also there are many eateries and shopping outlets in TST.
Grand Hyatt Wanchai is a bit old but still under good condition. However, it's about 10 mins walk to the nearest MTR exit and there is no nearby shopping malls nearby.
Without upgrade possibility, there is no chance to see the harbour views in the standard rooms of both hotels.
Grand Hyatt Wanchai is a bit old but still under good condition. However, it's about 10 mins walk to the nearest MTR exit and there is no nearby shopping malls nearby.
Without upgrade possibility, there is no chance to see the harbour views in the standard rooms of both hotels.
Feb 12, 2011, 10:35 pm
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Grand Hyatt (Category 6) is generally ranked higher than Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui (Category 4) and thus GH would be better value for your friends' free nights. However, HR has a better location.
Try using the 'Search' function for threads asking the same question.
Try using the 'Search' function for threads asking the same question.
Feb 12, 2011, 11:03 pm
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Welcome to FT, taiwanren. And thanks for your reply, it's quit helpful in planning an upcoming trip to HKG.
Feb 12, 2011, 11:46 pm
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Grand Hyatt (Category 6) is generally ranked higher than Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui (Category 4) and thus GH would be better value for your friends' free nights. However, HR has a better location.
Try using the 'Search' function for threads asking the same question.
Try using the 'Search' function for threads asking the same question.
Can you please point me to the thread(s) you are referring to?
Feb 13, 2011, 12:54 am
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Feb 13, 2011, 1:00 am
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Stayed in both hotels with points several times. The rooms at the GH are bigger compared to the HR TST. As you mentioned it will be your friends firdt time in HKG, in this case they won't spend (i assume) so much time in the room/ hotel. Go for the TST for the location! Stayed there last two times I was in HKG in January and even got an upgrade to a suite (without Diamond status - lost it).
From the airport take the Airport Express to Kowloon station and either take the free hotel shuttles or a taxi. if you do take a taxi tell your friends to mention K11 shopping mall, as still many cabbies don't know the entrance to the hotel or even where it is.
From the airport take the Airport Express to Kowloon station and either take the free hotel shuttles or a taxi. if you do take a taxi tell your friends to mention K11 shopping mall, as still many cabbies don't know the entrance to the hotel or even where it is.
Feb 13, 2011, 8:41 am
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Neither.
In HKG, I would have a lot of better hotel choices.
But if I had to choose, I would pick the GH. I don't like TST area, or Kowloon in general. The island of HKG is much nicer. Just my personal preference. I won't take the subway anyways, I would just use taxis.
In HKG, I would have a lot of better hotel choices.
But if I had to choose, I would pick the GH. I don't like TST area, or Kowloon in general. The island of HKG is much nicer. Just my personal preference. I won't take the subway anyways, I would just use taxis.
Feb 13, 2011, 11:33 am
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Neither.
In HKG, I would have a lot of better hotel choices.
But if I had to choose, I would pick the GH. I don't like TST area, or Kowloon in general. The island of HKG is much nicer. Just my personal preference. I won't take the subway anyways, I would just use taxis.
In HKG, I would have a lot of better hotel choices.
But if I had to choose, I would pick the GH. I don't like TST area, or Kowloon in general. The island of HKG is much nicer. Just my personal preference. I won't take the subway anyways, I would just use taxis.
Feb 13, 2011, 11:45 am
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Feb 13, 2011, 1:49 pm
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I would pick GH over the other one. I only stayed at the GH but I was generally pleased with it, though rooms are on the small side to what I'm used too (but still larger than the HR). Also, the location is in a more peaceful area with VERY nice views of the harbour + the grand club is the best Hyatt club I've been to, if you have access to it.
Which means you're limited to choosing the Peninsula if you want the luxury of a helipad connected to the hotel :P.
Which means you're limited to choosing the Peninsula if you want the luxury of a helipad connected to the hotel :P.
Feb 13, 2011, 3:07 pm
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Feb 13, 2011, 3:45 pm
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Feb 13, 2011, 8:22 pm
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Hyatt TST is new and very convenient. K11, one of the new shopping malls is just downstairs and easy to get connected to 2 different MTR lines within 5 mins walk in the underground. Also there are many eateries and shopping outlets in TST.
Grand Hyatt Wanchai is a bit old but still under good condition. However, it's about 10 mins walk to the nearest MTR exit and there is no nearby shopping malls nearby.
Without upgrade possibility, there is no chance to see the harbour views in the standard rooms of both hotels.
Grand Hyatt Wanchai is a bit old but still under good condition. However, it's about 10 mins walk to the nearest MTR exit and there is no nearby shopping malls nearby.
Without upgrade possibility, there is no chance to see the harbour views in the standard rooms of both hotels.