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)
May 6, 2015, 8:26 am
#661
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,652
I am often offered this upgrade, but I've learned to politely refuse it. The Junior Suites (the xx01 rooms, IIRC) have a lot going for them: they have a lot of space and an enormous bedroom (though some of that space is the long corridor between the door and the bedroom), and the bathroom is especially big. But the downside for me is that the view of the harbour isn't nearly as good as the views from a deluxe h-v room. The Jr Suite gives me a great view of the Sheraton and the Peninsula, but I prefer the Panasonic sign, tyvm. Unless I need the extra space, I'll take a deluxe room.
The toilet area of this bathroom was comically small. The only drawback to the room.
Last edited by saaveraward; May 6, 2015 at 9:32 am
May 12, 2015, 7:11 am
#662
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,048
Without a view, it was just a decent room, where you could hear the guests upstairs showering. Once they finished it was a good night's sleep at least.
May 12, 2015, 8:00 am
#663
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I think it depends on the room you book and your level of status in IC. As an RA who generally ends up with a wonderful suite, this is absolutely a luxury hotel. If it were anywhere in the world other than Hong Kong, it would be one of the top two hotels in town. However the MO, Pen, FS HKG are certainly better.
If I compare the IC HKG to say the FS, Ritz, or MO Singapore, the IC HKG is better overall. At least in my experience.
If I compare the IC HKG to say the FS, Ritz, or MO Singapore, the IC HKG is better overall. At least in my experience.
May 13, 2015, 4:12 am
#664
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: BA Gold, A3 Gold
Posts: 163
I will stay at the IC HKG for 2 nights. I plan to take the K4 shuttle bus to the Sheraton hotel from Kowloon Airport Express station. However, exploring the area aorund the Sheraton on google maps I wonder how I can cross the street to the IC from there? Do I have to enter the MTR station right next to the Sheraton?
I'd appreciate any insights.
I'd appreciate any insights.
May 13, 2015, 4:32 am
#665
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
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I will stay at the IC HKG for 2 nights. I plan to take the K4 shuttle bus to the Sheraton hotel from Kowloon Airport Express station. However, exploring the area aorund the Sheraton on google maps I wonder how I can cross the street to the IC from there? Do I have to enter the MTR station right next to the Sheraton?
May 13, 2015, 3:33 pm
#667
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 533
I have a 4 night stay in September (3 nights b&b with a harbour view and 1 night on points). Is there any benefit to purchase Ambassador status?
May 14, 2015, 1:35 am
#668
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May 14, 2015, 11:54 am
#669
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 533
Yes for the BOGO and more. See here https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental.../en/ambassador
May 14, 2015, 12:12 pm
#670
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Posts: 34,339
You *could* get a suite upgrade and Club access, but maybe call the reservation dept to be sure. And the BOGO is for your next IC visit. You'd also get a free movie, newspaper, fruit and probably a bottle of wine, but those alone wouldn't be worth the fee of course.
May 19, 2015, 2:50 am
#671
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 154
Ambassador Benefits
Thought I would just throw this out here as an update on what to expect for benefits. I'm staying on May 30th using the Chase anniversary night and have Ambassador status. So basically, to upgrade to a deluxe harbour room with club access on a reward night, it would cost about 1636HKD plus 10% per night. Not bad IMO. Granted I've stayed here before so they might be giving me a little bit more of a discount...
Dear Mr xxx,
Thank you for your email.
We are glad to welcome you back with us on 30-31 May, 2015. We would like to inform you that the reward night reservations are applicable for a standard room Intercontinental Superior Room only. Any room upgrade should be subject to the hotel availability to arrange upon arrival. As concerning your Platinum Ambassador membership, we are pleased to confirm the room upgrade to our InterContinental Deluxe Room (plaza view and approximately 450 square feet) for you in advance. And we are pleased to offer a supplement at $600 plus 10% service charge per room per night for our InterContinental Harbour View Room for your consideration. Please advise us your acceptance by return email on or before 22 May in order to amend your booking. At this stage, your booking are remain unchanged until your further notice.
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce our Club InterContinental (our Executive Lounge) which 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$1,480 for double occupancy plus 10% service charge per room per night. As valuing your membership benefit, we are pleased to offer you a very special rate at HKD1,036 plus 10% service charge per night for double occupancy. To reserve, please advise your acceptance in return for advance reservation.
Besides, we would be grateful if you could provide us your arrival time once available for our better room arrangement. We would like to propose our Mercedes Benz at HK$900 plus 10% service charge per car per way (which can comfortably accommodate a maximum of 3 persons plus 3 pieces of regular sized luggage.) from the airport to hotel. Please advise us your acceptance by return in order to proceed with the reservation.
Rest assured that all other details remain unchanged. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us anytime.
We look forward to hearing your favorable reply soon.
Best regards,
Iris xxx
Reservations Sales Agent
Dear Mr xxx,
Thank you for your email.
We are glad to welcome you back with us on 30-31 May, 2015. We would like to inform you that the reward night reservations are applicable for a standard room Intercontinental Superior Room only. Any room upgrade should be subject to the hotel availability to arrange upon arrival. As concerning your Platinum Ambassador membership, we are pleased to confirm the room upgrade to our InterContinental Deluxe Room (plaza view and approximately 450 square feet) for you in advance. And we are pleased to offer a supplement at $600 plus 10% service charge per room per night for our InterContinental Harbour View Room for your consideration. Please advise us your acceptance by return email on or before 22 May in order to amend your booking. At this stage, your booking are remain unchanged until your further notice.
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce our Club InterContinental (our Executive Lounge) which 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$1,480 for double occupancy plus 10% service charge per room per night. As valuing your membership benefit, we are pleased to offer you a very special rate at HKD1,036 plus 10% service charge per night for double occupancy. To reserve, please advise your acceptance in return for advance reservation.
Besides, we would be grateful if you could provide us your arrival time once available for our better room arrangement. We would like to propose our Mercedes Benz at HK$900 plus 10% service charge per car per way (which can comfortably accommodate a maximum of 3 persons plus 3 pieces of regular sized luggage.) from the airport to hotel. Please advise us your acceptance by return in order to proceed with the reservation.
Rest assured that all other details remain unchanged. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us anytime.
We look forward to hearing your favorable reply soon.
Best regards,
Iris xxx
Reservations Sales Agent
May 28, 2015, 3:44 am
#672
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 51
Hi,
me and my girlfired are planning a 2 night stay at IC HK next year using points from a buddy who is RA. Should we contact the hotel upfront that he will not stay there, but ask for benefits (upgrade, club, minibar) for us? Any experience you guys made concerning a booking for 2 other people?
Thanks
me and my girlfired are planning a 2 night stay at IC HK next year using points from a buddy who is RA. Should we contact the hotel upfront that he will not stay there, but ask for benefits (upgrade, club, minibar) for us? Any experience you guys made concerning a booking for 2 other people?
Thanks
May 28, 2015, 4:01 am
#673
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Hi,
me and my girlfired are planning a 2 night stay at IC HK next year using points from a buddy who is RA. Should we contact the hotel upfront that he will not stay there, but ask for benefits (upgrade, club, minibar) for us? Any experience you guys made concerning a booking for 2 other people?
Thanks
me and my girlfired are planning a 2 night stay at IC HK next year using points from a buddy who is RA. Should we contact the hotel upfront that he will not stay there, but ask for benefits (upgrade, club, minibar) for us? Any experience you guys made concerning a booking for 2 other people?
Thanks
May 28, 2015, 4:05 am
#674
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 51
Well I know that Hilton always acknowledges all benefits on award stays,even when the person who booked did not check in.
May 28, 2015, 4:08 am
#675
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: BCT. Formerly known as attorney28
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