Hip and Happening in Hong Kong
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Hip and Happening in Hong Kong
Okay, so I hope that title got your attention
I'm booking for a friend and was hoping for some recommendations:
- youngish female traveling alone
- arrives late afternoon on a Monday and departs next morning so ideally something that's not too complicated travel-wise
- she likes cool bars. This being a Monday this will limit choices so I was thinking of a hotel that has a nice bar (or something nearby)
- I know she would enjoy the Langham or IC (that's the price range we're looking at) but despite the advantage of a nice view they are a bit 'old' for her, so I was wondering if there were any more 'hip & happening' places that had opened recently, that might be a bit more youthful?
Any suggestions gladly received!
I'm booking for a friend and was hoping for some recommendations:
- youngish female traveling alone
- arrives late afternoon on a Monday and departs next morning so ideally something that's not too complicated travel-wise
- she likes cool bars. This being a Monday this will limit choices so I was thinking of a hotel that has a nice bar (or something nearby)
- I know she would enjoy the Langham or IC (that's the price range we're looking at) but despite the advantage of a nice view they are a bit 'old' for her, so I was wondering if there were any more 'hip & happening' places that had opened recently, that might be a bit more youthful?
Any suggestions gladly received!
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The Langham Place in Mong Kok would be the choice for young and hip. Especially the club so make sure you book a club room/suite. Also it's a cheaper cab ride from the airport.
Oh but wait! I just googled it and the Langham Place is now called the Cordis. Interesting.
http://www.cordishotels.com/en/hong-kong/
Oh but wait! I just googled it and the Langham Place is now called the Cordis. Interesting.
http://www.cordishotels.com/en/hong-kong/
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Why not the Hotel Icon? Club floors include a very good drinks night, there is a rooftop pool with a great view, the price is often half the luxury chains, and the scene is definitely younger. Only downside for going out is that you aren't on the island, but places like the Upper House aren't really close to where you'd want to go out either.
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TUH or LMO , if budget allows this level of luxury
Or else dodgeflyer has a workable plan to stay at non luxury ( just as some mentioned above do not belong in this luxury forum / thread ) & just go up to TUH .
Or else dodgeflyer has a workable plan to stay at non luxury ( just as some mentioned above do not belong in this luxury forum / thread ) & just go up to TUH .
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Why not the Hotel Icon? Club floors include a very good drinks night, there is a rooftop pool with a great view, the price is often half the luxury chains, and the scene is definitely younger. Only downside for going out is that you aren't on the island, but places like the Upper House aren't really close to where you'd want to go out either.