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Intercontinental Hong Kong - 香港洲際酒店
18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Tel. (Hong Kong): +852-2721-1211
Website (link)
AS OF APRIL 20TH, 2020, INTERCONTINENTAL HONG KONG HAS CEASED OPERATIONS IN ORDER TO COMMENCE A TWO-YEAR RENOVATION PROGRAM. IT WILL RELAUNCH AT A TO-BE-DETERMINED DATE IN 2022 AS REGENT HONG KONG.
NOTE: This property was supposed close ~12 months for refurbishment sometime after Chinese New Year (5 Feb) in 2020. It seems the moved the date (again). Rooms are currently (Sep19) bookable in Aug20)
500 rooms including 87 suites; best Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour viewsviews
. . . (starting price ~HKD 2,249.10 / $288 USD)
Check in: 2pm (“Early check in unavailable”). It seems that with Royal Ambassador status they let you check in early.
Check out: 12pm (“Late check out unavailable” but not so IME - with Amassador or Royal Ambassador late checkout seems possible.
One complimentary parking space per room, valet parking available (HKD80 per hour for non-restaurant patrons or per additional hour)
Service Animals allowed
2 accessible guestrooms on the low floor of the hotel
Executive rooms
Club Intercontinental Executive Lounge (generally significant extra charge)
Complimentary customized Android smartphone capable of WiFi hot spot use in room (no need to buy local SIM) - seems no longer to be true as of Sep19
Link to 5 page PDF Hotel information sheet
Transportation:
From / to HKG airport:
Hotel limo (Mercedes) HKD $900 + 10% (courtesy WiFi Hot spot, water, reading material)
Hong Kong Cityflyer A21 stops at both ICHK and ICGS - 33HKD (see link for map of stops)
(ICHK) Stops on Salisbury Road outside hotel, take the MTR underpass to cross road.
(ICGS) Stops on Mody Road
https://www.hongkong.net/transportation/to-from-airport/bus/a21
Train charge (one way): 90.00 HKD (train to Kowloon Station + MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui or taxi, ~90 min), discounts for more than 1 person traveling together,you can buy ticket at arrival train station. Taxi from train station to hotel approx 40 HK$. Train every 12 min, 20 min traveltime, plus 10-15 min for taxi to hotel
Urban (red) Taxi charge (one way): 300.00 HKD (~$38 USD / 30min) (link to HKG Taxi rate charts)
Private transfer ~$99-$110 USD / 30min one way ( link)
Dining:
Lobby Lounge: 7 am - 1230 am
Harbourside: 6 am - 1230 am, casual dining (breakfast and lunch buffet, seafood dinner buffet 6 - 1030 pm, Sunday Champagne brunch 1130 am - 3 pm)
NOBU Restaurant: 1200 - 230 pm, 6 - 11 pm (new style Japanese)
Rech by Alain Ducasse: 6 pm - 11 pm (French seafood)
The Steakhouse Winebar and Grill: 6 - 11 pm (International beef & wines)
Yan Toh Heen: 12- 3 pm, 6 - 1130pm (2 Michelin stars Cantonese)
Services:
Concierge 24 hrs (Louis Baleros, Chief Concierge)
House Doctor available
Full Business Centre (staffed, secretarial services)
Fitness Centre
Spa
Limousine service
Laundry daily same day service
“The outdoor swimming pool will undergo annual maintenance from January 22 - February 8, 2018 inclusive, with the outdoor spa pool.” and “The outdoor spa pools will undergo annual maintenance from February 26 - March 8, 2018 inclusive, with the outdoor swimming p” (sic).
18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Tel. (Hong Kong): +852-2721-1211
Website (link)
AS OF APRIL 20TH, 2020, INTERCONTINENTAL HONG KONG HAS CEASED OPERATIONS IN ORDER TO COMMENCE A TWO-YEAR RENOVATION PROGRAM. IT WILL RELAUNCH AT A TO-BE-DETERMINED DATE IN 2022 AS REGENT HONG KONG.
NOTE: This property was supposed close ~12 months for refurbishment sometime after Chinese New Year (5 Feb) in 2020. It seems the moved the date (again). Rooms are currently (Sep19) bookable in Aug20)
500 rooms including 87 suites; best Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour viewsviews
. . . (starting price ~HKD 2,249.10 / $288 USD)
Check in: 2pm (“Early check in unavailable”). It seems that with Royal Ambassador status they let you check in early.
Check out: 12pm (“Late check out unavailable” but not so IME - with Amassador or Royal Ambassador late checkout seems possible.
One complimentary parking space per room, valet parking available (HKD80 per hour for non-restaurant patrons or per additional hour)
Service Animals allowed
2 accessible guestrooms on the low floor of the hotel
Executive rooms
Club Intercontinental Executive Lounge (generally significant extra charge)
Complimentary customized Android smartphone capable of WiFi hot spot use in room (no need to buy local SIM) - seems no longer to be true as of Sep19
Link to 5 page PDF Hotel information sheet
Transportation:
From / to HKG airport:
Hotel limo (Mercedes) HKD $900 + 10% (courtesy WiFi Hot spot, water, reading material)
Hong Kong Cityflyer A21 stops at both ICHK and ICGS - 33HKD (see link for map of stops)
(ICHK) Stops on Salisbury Road outside hotel, take the MTR underpass to cross road.
(ICGS) Stops on Mody Road
https://www.hongkong.net/transportation/to-from-airport/bus/a21
Train charge (one way): 90.00 HKD (train to Kowloon Station + MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui or taxi, ~90 min), discounts for more than 1 person traveling together,you can buy ticket at arrival train station. Taxi from train station to hotel approx 40 HK$. Train every 12 min, 20 min traveltime, plus 10-15 min for taxi to hotel
Urban (red) Taxi charge (one way): 300.00 HKD (~$38 USD / 30min) (link to HKG Taxi rate charts)
Private transfer ~$99-$110 USD / 30min one way ( link)
Dining:
Lobby Lounge: 7 am - 1230 am
Harbourside: 6 am - 1230 am, casual dining (breakfast and lunch buffet, seafood dinner buffet 6 - 1030 pm, Sunday Champagne brunch 1130 am - 3 pm)
NOBU Restaurant: 1200 - 230 pm, 6 - 11 pm (new style Japanese)
Rech by Alain Ducasse: 6 pm - 11 pm (French seafood)
The Steakhouse Winebar and Grill: 6 - 11 pm (International beef & wines)
Yan Toh Heen: 12- 3 pm, 6 - 1130pm (2 Michelin stars Cantonese)
Services:
Concierge 24 hrs (Louis Baleros, Chief Concierge)
House Doctor available
Full Business Centre (staffed, secretarial services)
Fitness Centre
Spa
Limousine service
Laundry daily same day service
“The outdoor swimming pool will undergo annual maintenance from January 22 - February 8, 2018 inclusive, with the outdoor spa pool.” and “The outdoor spa pools will undergo annual maintenance from February 26 - March 8, 2018 inclusive, with the outdoor swimming p” (sic).
IC Hong Kong Master Thread (closed for renovation until 2022)
Jan 5, 2011, 9:02 am
#106
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Here's the response I got from IC HK, which seem to be a form letter, so probably this is their general policy.
In regards of your request, we regret to inform you that Ambassador upgrade would not be applicable for the reservation under "Priority Club Reward Night" program. Your understanding would be highly appreciated.
Further to your request of a harbour view room, we are delighted to offer upgrade to Superior Harbour View Room with daily supplementary charge of HK$1,000 daily plus 10% service charge for accommodation only.
Also, we would like to introduce the Club InterContinental (our Executive Lounge) is an exclusive haven for business and leisure, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and personalized business and concierge services in a spacious and luxurious, but private setting. Enjoy buffet breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails for a daily supplement of HK$1100, plus 10% service charge per room per night for double occupancy. Please refer to the attached fact sheet for your reference.
In regards of your request, we regret to inform you that Ambassador upgrade would not be applicable for the reservation under "Priority Club Reward Night" program. Your understanding would be highly appreciated.
Further to your request of a harbour view room, we are delighted to offer upgrade to Superior Harbour View Room with daily supplementary charge of HK$1,000 daily plus 10% service charge for accommodation only.
Also, we would like to introduce the Club InterContinental (our Executive Lounge) is an exclusive haven for business and leisure, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and personalized business and concierge services in a spacious and luxurious, but private setting. Enjoy buffet breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails for a daily supplement of HK$1100, plus 10% service charge per room per night for double occupancy. Please refer to the attached fact sheet for your reference.
I dont like the Sheraton, and really enjoy the W,but no lounge at the W, but they always give me suites.
Jan 5, 2011, 9:05 am
#107
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Every RA knows that the IC HK gives you a two category upgrade. And they are more than consitent and upgrade to the best suites too. So if you only book the cheapest room, don't expect too much. You cannot be serious and expect full harbour view for the price of a city view room in Hong Kong
Jan 5, 2011, 1:13 pm
#108
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Shanghai and Bavaria
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If you look at the room list, it should be very clear that the most likely upgrade from the cheapest room is an executive room and not an executive suite - just like in Bangkok and plenty of other locations.
Furthermore, if you had been to the "cheapest room" and an executive room you'd realize that this is a real upgrade and not some "fake category".
They will tell you their detailed upgrade policy whenever you email them - and you have to do the same for any other hotel to find out about upgrades beyond what is guaranteed in the T&Cs. Sidenote, neither Shenzhen nor Bangkok (you need to book an exec room to get one, otherwise, you get an exec room just like in HKG) normally give suite upgrades when booking the cheapest category.
Last edited by Chinatrvl; Jan 5, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Jan 5, 2011, 1:22 pm
#109
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While I agree with you about HKG and BKK, you must realize that at many other IC's, and Starwood's, you will get an executive suite or Club room from the cheapest booking (if available).
Jan 5, 2011, 1:27 pm
#110
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Shanghai and Bavaria
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Posts: 3,104
And a club room is simply not available at IC HKG.
Jan 8, 2011, 8:58 am
#111
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Programs: BD *S, PC Plat, BW Gold, SPG
Posts: 109
Here's the response I got from IC HK, which seem to be a form letter, so probably this is their general policy.
In regards of your request, we regret to inform you that Ambassador upgrade would not be applicable for the reservation under "Priority Club Reward Night" program. Your understanding would be highly appreciated.
Further to your request of a harbour view room, we are delighted to offer upgrade to Superior Harbour View Room with daily supplementary charge of HK$1,000 daily plus 10% service charge for accommodation only.
Also, we would like to introduce the Club InterContinental (our Executive Lounge) is an exclusive haven for business and leisure, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and personalized business and concierge services in a spacious and luxurious, but private setting. Enjoy buffet breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails for a daily supplement of HK$1100, plus 10% service charge per room per night for double occupancy. Please refer to the attached fact sheet for your reference.
In regards of your request, we regret to inform you that Ambassador upgrade would not be applicable for the reservation under "Priority Club Reward Night" program. Your understanding would be highly appreciated.
Further to your request of a harbour view room, we are delighted to offer upgrade to Superior Harbour View Room with daily supplementary charge of HK$1,000 daily plus 10% service charge for accommodation only.
Also, we would like to introduce the Club InterContinental (our Executive Lounge) is an exclusive haven for business and leisure, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and personalized business and concierge services in a spacious and luxurious, but private setting. Enjoy buffet breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails for a daily supplement of HK$1100, plus 10% service charge per room per night for double occupancy. Please refer to the attached fact sheet for your reference.
Jan 9, 2011, 4:14 am
#112
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: EK Gold, EY Gold, BA Gold OW Emerald, A3 *G, SV Skyteam Elite
Posts: 972
Of the two ICs, what is the better IC for leisure? Price is also a factor, I understand that the Stanford one is cheaper?
(If this has been already discussed, would you point me out to the discussion?)
(If this has been already discussed, would you point me out to the discussion?)
Jan 9, 2011, 4:18 am
#113
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Well they are only a few hundred meters apart, so not much difference in location. The main IC is closer to the metro lines. And if you go to the IC website and plug in your dates, you will see the pricing difference. Unless you have some special corporate discount, you will find the main IC to be much more expensive.
Jan 12, 2011, 8:16 am
#114
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I don't see how upgrading according to the T&Cs is cheating - IC HK does even more than required by upgrading to superior and deluxe harbour view rooms (i.e. two level upgrading).
If you look at the room list, it should be very clear that the most likely upgrade from the cheapest room is an executive room and not an executive suite - just like in Bangkok and plenty of other locations.
Furthermore, if you had been to the "cheapest room" and an executive room you'd realize that this is a real upgrade and not some "fake category".
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If you look at the room list, it should be very clear that the most likely upgrade from the cheapest room is an executive room and not an executive suite - just like in Bangkok and plenty of other locations.
Furthermore, if you had been to the "cheapest room" and an executive room you'd realize that this is a real upgrade and not some "fake category".
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PS their executive room is JUST a regular room with a fancy name. Its a CON job for suckers.
Jan 12, 2011, 8:18 am
#115
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Jan 12, 2011, 11:32 pm
#116
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I concur.
I have had some correspondence with the hotel to check the different options I have to stay at de luxe harbour view
0/ Book de luxe harbour view at 3200+ HKD/night
1/ Amb free night certificate - very good, upgraded from superior to deluxe without even asking. 3000HKD/2 nights = 1500 HKD/night ^
2/ Friends & Family - no Ambassador privileges (confirmed by the hotel in writing!)
Options Superior harbour view at 1600HKD or Deluxe harbour view at 2100HKD/night
3/ Reward night - only superior plaza view bookable at 40k points/night. No Amb privileges. Upgrade to superior harbour view +1000HKD/night or to deluxe harbour view 1600 HKD/night
In all, F&F for 2100HKD vs Reward nights for 1600HKD + 40k points. Anyone ready to part with 40k points to save 500HK (50 eur,65 usd)? No, I didn't think so.
(the prices quoted are without taxes and for the specific days I am interested, so YMMV)
I have had some correspondence with the hotel to check the different options I have to stay at de luxe harbour view
0/ Book de luxe harbour view at 3200+ HKD/night
1/ Amb free night certificate - very good, upgraded from superior to deluxe without even asking. 3000HKD/2 nights = 1500 HKD/night ^
2/ Friends & Family - no Ambassador privileges (confirmed by the hotel in writing!)
Options Superior harbour view at 1600HKD or Deluxe harbour view at 2100HKD/night3/ Reward night - only superior plaza view bookable at 40k points/night. No Amb privileges. Upgrade to superior harbour view +1000HKD/night or to deluxe harbour view 1600 HKD/night
In all, F&F for 2100HKD vs Reward nights for 1600HKD + 40k points. Anyone ready to part with 40k points to save 500HK (50 eur,65 usd)? No, I didn't think so.
(the prices quoted are without taxes and for the specific days I am interested, so YMMV)
Jan 13, 2011, 3:10 am
#117
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posts: 112
I concur.
I have had some correspondence with the hotel to check the different options I have to stay at de luxe harbour view
0/ Book de luxe harbour view at 3200+ HKD/night
1/ Amb free night certificate - very good, upgraded from superior to deluxe without even asking. 3000HKD/2 nights = 1500 HKD/night ^
2/ Friends & Family - no Ambassador privileges (confirmed by the hotel in writing!) Options Superior harbour view at 1600HKD or Deluxe harbour view at 2100HKD/night
3/ Reward night - only superior plaza view bookable at 40k points/night. No Amb privileges. Upgrade to superior harbour view +1000HKD/night or to deluxe harbour view 1600 HKD/night
In all, F&F for 2100HKD vs Reward nights for 1600HKD + 40k points. Anyone ready to part with 40k points to save 500HK (50 eur,65 usd)? No, I didn't think so.
(the prices quoted are without taxes and for the specific days I am interested, so YMMV)
I have had some correspondence with the hotel to check the different options I have to stay at de luxe harbour view
0/ Book de luxe harbour view at 3200+ HKD/night
1/ Amb free night certificate - very good, upgraded from superior to deluxe without even asking. 3000HKD/2 nights = 1500 HKD/night ^
2/ Friends & Family - no Ambassador privileges (confirmed by the hotel in writing!)
Options Superior harbour view at 1600HKD or Deluxe harbour view at 2100HKD/night3/ Reward night - only superior plaza view bookable at 40k points/night. No Amb privileges. Upgrade to superior harbour view +1000HKD/night or to deluxe harbour view 1600 HKD/night
In all, F&F for 2100HKD vs Reward nights for 1600HKD + 40k points. Anyone ready to part with 40k points to save 500HK (50 eur,65 usd)? No, I didn't think so.
(the prices quoted are without taxes and for the specific days I am interested, so YMMV)
Jan 13, 2011, 7:03 am
#119
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 323
I stayed at the IC Hong Kong on points and had a great stay.
Was welcomed by the manager, offered a harbour view room for a nominal fee (not the amount being quoted here, about the cost of 1 breakfast at the IC) after I emailed them, and received complementary mini-bar.
Was welcomed by the manager, offered a harbour view room for a nominal fee (not the amount being quoted here, about the cost of 1 breakfast at the IC) after I emailed them, and received complementary mini-bar.
Jan 13, 2011, 7:07 am
#120
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This was one of the reasons I chose the GS IC for my stay this month. You can keep your upgraded room for free on rewards if you've already booked a paid stay and the reward nights are linked to the revenue stay. The IC looks like a great hotel but looked a bit pricey to book on a rewards basis.
I wasn't that impressed with the view from the GS either, prefer the "full frontal" of the ICProbably will cancel the reward part and book F&F and use the points much more effectively elsewhere.