Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
Jul 19, 2017, 9:55 am
#241
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No point to pay for club access for such a short stay. Only meal you can enjoy is breakfast and the breakfast at their restaurant has better variety.
Jul 19, 2017, 11:35 am
#242
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I'd say no as you're likely to only get in breakfast there and you can have a better one in the restaurant.
Jul 19, 2017, 12:00 pm
#243
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I would spend that 1400 HKD at the spa instead--even the waiting rooms are really beautiful--and get cheap dim sum breakfast at a local place. (i.e. Tim Ho Wan, one stop on the MTR in IFC, wake up early to avoid lines)
Jul 19, 2017, 5:08 pm
#244
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If its a special event, then i might do it. but probably not worth it for that short stay. I will say the view from up there is ridiculous. But i would save your money and spend it in the Michelin star restaurant that is in the hotel!
Jul 19, 2017, 5:10 pm
#245
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ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/china/hong-kong/rooms-suites/club-level
for example perhaps if in-room checkin not easily negotiated
Direct Arrival of the Guest to the Room
Check out services at the Club lounge
Expertly served Tea or Coffee in guest room anytime of the day
Check out services at the Club lounge
Expertly served Tea or Coffee in guest room anytime of the day
Jul 19, 2017, 9:57 pm
#246
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Thanks everyone for the input!
Still on the fence, but leaning slightly towards the "not worth it" side. (Though just noticed on the website that the Club is apparently open 24 hours.)
Still on the fence, but leaning slightly towards the "not worth it" side. (Though just noticed on the website that the Club is apparently open 24 hours.)
Jul 19, 2017, 10:14 pm
#247
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The afternoon tea is good but evening cocktail food nothing much. Both of which you will miss with 8pm check-in time. Breakfast at restaurant is better ( more variety ). Service is quite attentive but highly dependent on the staff on duty ( ie not so consistent ). My last stay the staff was excellent staff but the stay before that not so.
Jul 19, 2017, 10:47 pm
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Jul 19, 2017, 10:53 pm
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I think they offer in-room check-in for guests arriving by hotel limo.
Jul 19, 2017, 11:39 pm
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I didn't get in-room check-in last time and the stay is through Virtuoso. Check-in at counter. Which is not a problem as it's quite fast and no queue. I was given the option to check-in at the club lounge but prefer check-in desk at that time.
I think they offer in-room check-in for guests arriving by hotel limo.
I think they offer in-room check-in for guests arriving by hotel limo.
I think it's something that can be asked for by your agent though. I don't think it's such an unreasonable request especially after a transcontinental flight for some.
Jul 20, 2017, 2:41 am
#252
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If booking hotel car for airport transportation, there's no need to negotiate anything. They will check in in room.
For a stay that is too short, or othwrwise if one will not use club benefits sufficiently to justify the cost, I would say just opt for non club level. Spend the money instead on an upgraded room or suite category, use Virtoso/STARS or FHR. The hotel car transfers will supersede the club level check in/check out benefits.
And, of course on a short stay the $100 F&B credit will offset part of a nice meal or bottle of wine via room service or in restaurant.
For a stay that is too short, or othwrwise if one will not use club benefits sufficiently to justify the cost, I would say just opt for non club level. Spend the money instead on an upgraded room or suite category, use Virtoso/STARS or FHR. The hotel car transfers will supersede the club level check in/check out benefits.
And, of course on a short stay the $100 F&B credit will offset part of a nice meal or bottle of wine via room service or in restaurant.
Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; Jul 20, 2017 at 5:49 am
