Dec 10, 2017, 9:10 pm
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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)
Jun 3, 2019, 1:06 pm
#1306
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 324
I’ve just booked a Deluxe Room and have been automatically upgraded to a Harbour View room, based on a previous stay there. I’m an Ambassador member.
Jun 3, 2019, 1:11 pm
#1307
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Jun 3, 2019, 3:50 pm
#1308
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: BA, Accor Gold, Amex Plat
Posts: 68
- InterContinental Harbour View Room upgrade to InterContinental Deluxe Harbour View Room (450 sq. ft.)
- InterContinental Deluxe Harbour View Room upgrade to Superior Junior Suite (studio suite with pool view; 550 sq. ft.)
- Superior Junior Suite upgrade to Deluxe Junior Suite (studio suite with full harbour view; 550 sq. ft.)
- Deluxe Junior Suite upgrade to Superior Suite (studio suite with full harbour view facing Causeway Bay; 750 sq. ft.)
- Superior Suite upgrade to Executive Suite (studio suite with full harbour view facing Central; 750 sq. ft.)
- Executive Suite upgrade to InterContinental Deluxe Harbour View Suite (one bedroom suite with full harbour view; 1130 sq. ft.)
- InterContinental Deluxe Harbour View Room upgrade to Superior Junior Suite (studio suite with pool view; 550 sq. ft.)
- Superior Junior Suite upgrade to Deluxe Junior Suite (studio suite with full harbour view; 550 sq. ft.)
- Deluxe Junior Suite upgrade to Superior Suite (studio suite with full harbour view facing Causeway Bay; 750 sq. ft.)
- Superior Suite upgrade to Executive Suite (studio suite with full harbour view facing Central; 750 sq. ft.)
- Executive Suite upgrade to InterContinental Deluxe Harbour View Suite (one bedroom suite with full harbour view; 1130 sq. ft.)
Jun 5, 2019, 5:24 am
#1309
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: QF Plat, IHG RA, Marriott Plat
Posts: 255
Different room types - forced to move?
A recent experience (RA) - I had a mixed roomtype reservation and contacted the hotel in advance regarding a different matter.
Unprompted, they offered me an upgrade fee for the nights at the lower room types. It was no bargain but was considerably cheaper than if if I’d booked the whole stay in the higher room type.
I’m not suggesting this is a hack to get a better room for longer, but if you find yourselves in this situation and would pay to avoid moving, it may be worth contacting the property.
Unprompted, they offered me an upgrade fee for the nights at the lower room types. It was no bargain but was considerably cheaper than if if I’d booked the whole stay in the higher room type.
I’m not suggesting this is a hack to get a better room for longer, but if you find yourselves in this situation and would pay to avoid moving, it may be worth contacting the property.
Jul 2, 2019, 12:39 pm
#1310
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 31
IC HK breakfast
hello everyone. im planning a trip to hk with my brother and sister, but the breakfast is very important to my brother. my question is: is ic hk's breakfast really that great?(please add the name of the restaurant.) thanks.
Last edited by nabanab; Jul 2, 2019 at 12:51 pm
Jul 2, 2019, 12:46 pm
#1311
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
Are you talking about the buffet? What are you comparing "great" to? I think it's pretty good. But I prefer the breakfast buffet at the Conrad over the ICHK or the Ritz Carlton.
Jul 2, 2019, 12:49 pm
#1312
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 31
[QUOTE=TravelLawyer;31262660]Are you talking about thebuffet?
umm, maybe
umm, maybe
Jul 2, 2019, 3:51 pm
#1313
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: QF Plat, IHG RA, Marriott Plat
Posts: 255
The buffet breakfast is in Harbourside restaurant.
It’s great in terms of the range and variety of food, for example I think I counted 14 types of bread two weeks ago.
Also great for location and view. Staff were friendly and efficient.
However it can get very busy, difficult to move around between your table and the food, and you may have to line up for everything. Not a particularly relaxing experience.
It’s great in terms of the range and variety of food, for example I think I counted 14 types of bread two weeks ago.
Also great for location and view. Staff were friendly and efficient.
However it can get very busy, difficult to move around between your table and the food, and you may have to line up for everything. Not a particularly relaxing experience.
Jul 6, 2019, 11:46 pm
#1314
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,470
Just had breakfast at Harbourside this morning. It's pretty good, but not as good as say IC BKK. It's too expensive IMHO, as is all food at this hotel, ~$50 USD. However, restaurant was packed so I'm sure they know what they're doing.
Jul 7, 2019, 12:05 am
#1315
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,470
A recent experience (RA) - I had a mixed roomtype reservation and contacted the hotel in advance regarding a different matter.
Unprompted, they offered me an upgrade fee for the nights at the lower room types. It was no bargain but was considerably cheaper than if if I’d booked the whole stay in the higher room type.
I’m not suggesting this is a hack to get a better room for longer, but if you find yourselves in this situation and would pay to avoid moving, it may be worth contacting the property.
Unprompted, they offered me an upgrade fee for the nights at the lower room types. It was no bargain but was considerably cheaper than if if I’d booked the whole stay in the higher room type.
I’m not suggesting this is a hack to get a better room for longer, but if you find yourselves in this situation and would pay to avoid moving, it may be worth contacting the property.
Aug 7, 2019, 4:15 pm
#1316
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
Deleted. Slow to the party... just realized that Chase Free Night no longer works at ICHK.
Last edited by TravelLawyer; Aug 7, 2019 at 4:46 pm
Sep 15, 2019, 8:57 pm
#1317
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Stuck on this planet - mainly in STR and LAX
Posts: 5,019
At my last stay one of the managers told me they moved the timeframe for the renovations (again). It seems that rooms are available in march of 2020. Just tried a dummy booking from the Mar19 to Mar20.
Also the "K11 Musea" shopping mall next door is open now. Most of the stores and restaurants in there are operational.
You can no go inside from the MTR station to the hotel (unfortunately not many signs for the hotel).
Take exit J. You will see an escalator up on the left and an elevator next to it. These gu up to the street level in fromt of the hotel. Don't take these.
Walk a few meters more into the mall and take the (short) escalator up on the left. You will see another escalator going up at the right. Take this to the ground level. Dont take the next one up, walk past it to the another one one going up. Just follow the signs for Moma.
You then will be in front of the Moma Store (this is also signposted in the mall). The entrance to the IC Lobby is just to the right of the Moma store.
The mall itself will not be my favored. Mostly expensive brandname stores, did not see a regular supermarket or drugstore in there. Also the mall has some art installations, but in general is very dark and - as my wife said - does not feel friendly or happy. For me some parts looked more like details out of a H R Giger painting....
Also the "K11 Musea" shopping mall next door is open now. Most of the stores and restaurants in there are operational.
You can no go inside from the MTR station to the hotel (unfortunately not many signs for the hotel).
Take exit J. You will see an escalator up on the left and an elevator next to it. These gu up to the street level in fromt of the hotel. Don't take these.
Walk a few meters more into the mall and take the (short) escalator up on the left. You will see another escalator going up at the right. Take this to the ground level. Dont take the next one up, walk past it to the another one one going up. Just follow the signs for Moma.
You then will be in front of the Moma Store (this is also signposted in the mall). The entrance to the IC Lobby is just to the right of the Moma store.
The mall itself will not be my favored. Mostly expensive brandname stores, did not see a regular supermarket or drugstore in there. Also the mall has some art installations, but in general is very dark and - as my wife said - does not feel friendly or happy. For me some parts looked more like details out of a H R Giger painting....
Last edited by Unterwegs; Sep 16, 2019 at 7:30 am
Sep 18, 2019, 9:27 pm
#1318
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Tennessee
Programs: SPG, Marriott, United, SWA, AA
Posts: 699
Any moderately or cheaper priced good places to eat near this property for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? We will of course try Yan Toh Heen at least once, maybe twice if its really good, but we are also looking to eat off property for several meals. I am not sure who much only being english speakers will be a hindrance? I have heard having high tea at the Pen as well is a must. We will be there in Feb for 5 nights and this will be our first trip to HKG. Eager to have some good dim sum, fresh seafood and peking duck!
Sep 19, 2019, 6:38 am
#1319
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Stuck on this planet - mainly in STR and LAX
Posts: 5,019
Any moderately or cheaper priced good places to eat near this property for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? We will of course try Yan Toh Heen at least once, maybe twice if its really good, but we are also looking to eat off property for several meals. I am not sure who much only being english speakers will be a hindrance? I have heard having high tea at the Pen as well is a must. We will be there in Feb for 5 nights and this will be our first trip to HKG. Eager to have some good dim sum, fresh seafood and peking duck!
For a Dim Sum lunch you could go to a restaurant on the 2nd floor in the cultural center (half way to the star ferry).
For local breakfast: There are a few places north of the Holiday Inn on Nathan road (in the side streets).
Also lots of restaurants on the higher floors of some of the buildings behind the Peninsula.
I usually use openrice.com (switch to english) to find where I want to go.
English is no problem.
If you want to go to some more local places: I recommend Kowloon City (close to the old airport, lots of restaurants of all types) and Saikung (fresh Seafood) in the New Territories. English might be a bit more difficult there, but you will not stay hungry.
Sep 21, 2019, 12:20 pm
#1320
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Some
Posts: 5,231
It's difficult to know whether this place or the Conrad is pushing it more. It seems to me both continue to attract travelers as respective 'best in chain', but personally I've stopped staying at both as both are unacceptably dated for a 5 star hotel in Hong Kong now. The IC at least has the view going for it, I suppose, but both seem to me to be a case study in the power of hotel loyalty schemes.