Hip and Happening in Hong Kong
Jan 6, 2017, 7:26 am
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If you stay in the Grand Hyatt, they have a deal where you can get free entry into a private club in Central called the Kee club, a short taxi ride away. This club, which I have been to once long ago, is supposedly quite cool.
Just ask the concierge (ideally the club floor concierge). This is not advertised or mentioned in any hotel literature or website.
Googling Kee club Hong Kong will give you a lot of info.
Just ask the concierge (ideally the club floor concierge). This is not advertised or mentioned in any hotel literature or website.
Googling Kee club Hong Kong will give you a lot of info.
Jan 6, 2017, 3:25 pm
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W [HK] owner also owns FS [HK] and RC [HK]
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If she is not willing to spend MO or Ritz type of money, here are what I would suggest. This takes into account that she will be here just for a short time so these are hotels that are close to the airport train.
For the Kowloon side, stay at the W and then go to the bar at the Ritz. It is in the same complex
For the Kowloon side, stay at the W and then go to the bar at the Ritz. It is in the same complex
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Jan 7, 2017, 10:50 am
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If she is not willing to spend MO or Ritz type of money, here are what I would suggest. This takes into account that she will be here just for a short time so these are hotels that are close to the airport train.
For the Kowloon side, stay at the W and then go to the bar at the Ritz. It is in the same complex
For the HK side, maybe something like Hotel Pottinger or Hotel LKF (have not stayed at these two so can't vouch for them but should be in range of what she is looking for). Then go bar hopping in LKF or for something more refined, go to Sevva or the bar on top floor of MO
For the Kowloon side, stay at the W and then go to the bar at the Ritz. It is in the same complex
For the HK side, maybe something like Hotel Pottinger or Hotel LKF (have not stayed at these two so can't vouch for them but should be in range of what she is looking for). Then go bar hopping in LKF or for something more refined, go to Sevva or the bar on top floor of MO
Jan 9, 2017, 1:36 am
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If she is not willing to spend MO or Ritz type of money, here are what I would suggest. This takes into account that she will be here just for a short time so these are hotels that are close to the airport train.
For the Kowloon side, stay at the W and then go to the bar at the Ritz. It is in the same complex
For the HK side, maybe something like Hotel Pottinger or Hotel LKF (have not stayed at these two so can't vouch for them but should be in range of what she is looking for). Then go bar hopping in LKF or for something more refined, go to Sevva or the bar on top floor of MO
For the Kowloon side, stay at the W and then go to the bar at the Ritz. It is in the same complex
For the HK side, maybe something like Hotel Pottinger or Hotel LKF (have not stayed at these two so can't vouch for them but should be in range of what she is looking for). Then go bar hopping in LKF or for something more refined, go to Sevva or the bar on top floor of MO
Good suggestions, thanks everyone!!
Jan 9, 2017, 7:25 pm
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Mrs Pound in Sheung Wan or Yardbird for hipster nibbles. Does she want to relax, there's a great spa and lunch deal at the Mira midweek (my friends raved about the sashimi and massages).
In general I would recommend she explore Soho/Sai Ying Pun for food then head over to a hotel with a view for drinks like TUH. I would recommend she stay on the HK Island then its easier to catch the airport express the next day.
In general I would recommend she explore Soho/Sai Ying Pun for food then head over to a hotel with a view for drinks like TUH. I would recommend she stay on the HK Island then its easier to catch the airport express the next day.
Jan 12, 2017, 7:34 am
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If she is not willing to spend MO or Ritz type of money, here are what I would suggest. This takes into account that she will be here just for a short time so these are hotels that are close to the airport train.
For the Kowloon side, stay at the W and then go to the bar at the Ritz. It is in the same complex
For the HK side, maybe something like Hotel Pottinger or Hotel LKF (have not stayed at these two so can't vouch for them but should be in range of what she is looking for). Then go bar hopping in LKF or for something more refined, go to Sevva or the bar on top floor of MO
For the Kowloon side, stay at the W and then go to the bar at the Ritz. It is in the same complex
For the HK side, maybe something like Hotel Pottinger or Hotel LKF (have not stayed at these two so can't vouch for them but should be in range of what she is looking for). Then go bar hopping in LKF or for something more refined, go to Sevva or the bar on top floor of MO
I did stay at the LKF years ago - they actually have two hotels I believe and I stayed at the one a little further away from Central. It's kind of aiming for the same vibe as the W (on a more modest scale) if I recall. But I think the W is a solid choice.
Jan 12, 2017, 9:56 am
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I would add another vote for the W. I know it is not "luxury" according to some posters here (partly because they don't find the whole W aesthetic appealing) but I find that the hotel does a bunch of stuff right. The spa is good (or was a couple years ago). The pool on the 76th floor is great. The service is strong. The rooms are quiet, and within the context of the design, functional and well laid out. It is exceptionally convenient from the airport. And the morning breakfast buffet is excellent. One of the best of the very many hotels I have stayed at.
Jan 12, 2017, 8:03 pm
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I would add another vote for the W. I know it is not "luxury" according to some posters here (partly because they don't find the whole W aesthetic appealing) but I find that the hotel does a bunch of stuff right. The spa is good (or was a couple years ago). The pool on the 76th floor is great. The service is strong. The rooms are quiet, and within the context of the design, functional and well laid out. It is exceptionally convenient from the airport. And the morning breakfast buffet is excellent. One of the best of the very many hotels I have stayed at.
But you're right - it's the aesthetics and their general 'we're too cool/very cool' style that doesn't appeal to me at all. The service is good in the sense that they will go to great lengths to service you; but it never seems to be 'from the heart' or warm service - rather functional, while at the same time maintaining their whole 'we're too cool' style.
I think the food varies - but the food at W Hong Kong is decent.
Jan 14, 2017, 11:27 am
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If she is not willing to spend MO or Ritz type of money, here are what I would suggest. This takes into account that she will be here just for a short time so these are hotels that are close to the airport train.
For the Kowloon side, stay at the W and then go to the bar at the Ritz. It is in the same complex
For the HK side, maybe something like Hotel Pottinger or Hotel LKF (have not stayed at these two so can't vouch for them but should be in range of what she is looking for). Then go bar hopping in LKF or for something more refined, go to Sevva or the bar on top floor of MO
For the Kowloon side, stay at the W and then go to the bar at the Ritz. It is in the same complex
For the HK side, maybe something like Hotel Pottinger or Hotel LKF (have not stayed at these two so can't vouch for them but should be in range of what she is looking for). Then go bar hopping in LKF or for something more refined, go to Sevva or the bar on top floor of MO
Jan 15, 2017, 9:29 am
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Jan 16, 2017, 3:27 pm
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With the exception of the W and Icon, most of the ones discussed in the thread are price comparable. Maybe if the person is rigorous about cool andprice sensitive they could try the Ovolo in Aberdeen, which is NOT luxury and NOT central - but actually kind of interesting.