best hotel in Hong Kong
Apr 9, 2019, 3:04 am
#1411
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: MEL
Programs: QF CL
Posts: 689
I ate at the Rosewood last night, in The Legacy House, and I found the level of finishes throughout the public areas that I saw to be absolutely superb. Legacy House is a gorgeous restaurant, with a very accessible menu for Westerners (and therefore perfect for my children!), with an interesting wine list and excellent service.
If it were Hong Kong side it would be a serious contender for me.
If it were Hong Kong side it would be a serious contender for me.
Apr 12, 2019, 8:33 pm
#1412
formerly htang333
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Wi-Fi
Programs: Virtuoso, Top Ranked: Four Seasons (Top 25 Advisor), AMAN (Top 50), Rosewood, Hyatt Prive, etc.
Posts: 1,455
Okay, tried to upload photos from my visit at Rosewood and most of the files can't be uploaded per usual but managed to get a few up successfully...More photos are on my site: https://www.besvisor.com/rosewood-hong-kong
Grand Harbour Corner Suite
Pool
Manor Club
Manor Club
Manor Club
Manor Club Bar
Manor Club Bar
Grand Harbour Corner Suite
Pool
Manor Club
Manor Club
Manor Club
Manor Club Bar
Manor Club Bar
Apr 13, 2019, 12:43 am
#1413
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Virtuoso | Four Seasons Preferred Partner | Rosewood Elite | Hyatt Prive - and more
Posts: 2,096
Nice pics! On that note, St Regis Hong Kong is now open: https://www.thesuitelife.com.hk/st-r...ns-april-2019/
I was allowed to take photos for my visit but couldn't release them until the day before - they weren't great pics (phone only, was rushing them for the site tour) so I won't post them here but feel free to reach out on Instagram if you want to see them anyway. I managed to check out one of the rooms with a harbour view, and the Presidential Suite.
I'm still waiting on dates of stay for St Regis. looks like I will be doing Rosewood in June/July.
I was allowed to take photos for my visit but couldn't release them until the day before - they weren't great pics (phone only, was rushing them for the site tour) so I won't post them here but feel free to reach out on Instagram if you want to see them anyway. I managed to check out one of the rooms with a harbour view, and the Presidential Suite.
I'm still waiting on dates of stay for St Regis. looks like I will be doing Rosewood in June/July.
Apr 13, 2019, 3:28 pm
#1415
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
Nice pics! On that note, St Regis Hong Kong is now open: https://www.thesuitelife.com.hk/st-r...ns-april-2019/
I was allowed to take photos for my visit but couldn't release them until the day before - they weren't great pics (phone only, was rushing them for the site tour) so I won't post them here but feel free to reach out on Instagram if you want to see them anyway. I managed to check out one of the rooms with a harbour view, and the Presidential Suite.
I'm still waiting on dates of stay for St Regis. looks like I will be doing Rosewood in June/July.
I was allowed to take photos for my visit but couldn't release them until the day before - they weren't great pics (phone only, was rushing them for the site tour) so I won't post them here but feel free to reach out on Instagram if you want to see them anyway. I managed to check out one of the rooms with a harbour view, and the Presidential Suite.
I'm still waiting on dates of stay for St Regis. looks like I will be doing Rosewood in June/July.
I am currently holding reservations at both the Hyatt and the St Regis for next Feb/March. At this point I am leaning toward the St Regis though I am interested in reading the reviews as they come in.
Apr 14, 2019, 7:59 am
#1416
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: DL Gold, AC75K, Bonvoy LTit, HH Diamond, SL Jade, ALL GOLD, IHG Diamond, GHA Plat, BA Gold
Posts: 42
I would love thoughts on the Island Shangri-La versus the JW Marriott in Hong Kong. I understand they are both in the same building complex area - different towers. I’m Diamond at Shangri-La and Titanium Elite at Marriott. Prices appear similar, but I’m looking for a more luxury experience. Shangri-La has smoking floors, I am not a smoker. Thanks to all.
Apr 14, 2019, 11:59 am
#1417
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Virtuoso | Four Seasons Preferred Partner | Rosewood Elite | Hyatt Prive - and more
Posts: 2,096
I would love thoughts on the Island Shangri-La versus the JW Marriott in Hong Kong. I understand they are both in the same building complex area - different towers. I’m Diamond at Shangri-La and Titanium Elite at Marriott. Prices appear similar, but I’m looking for a more luxury experience. Shangri-La has smoking floors, I am not a smoker. Thanks to all.
I didn't enjoy my stay at Island Shangri-La. Very old rooms, huge, huge hotel with lots of tourists (and locals) in and out. And the quality at Petrus has gone down massively.
JW Marriott (and Upper House and I believe Conrad) have an ever so slightly easier link into Pacific Place than Island Shangri-La does (their entrance is an extra level above, accessed by a separate set of esclators that aren't the same ones used to go to JW Marriott/Upper House/Conrad).
Depending on how many nights you're staying, I'd skip both and look at Upper House, which often runs 3rd and 4th night free rates.
Apr 14, 2019, 5:50 pm
#1418
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: En Route
Programs: Many
Posts: 6,798
I would love thoughts on the Island Shangri-La versus the JW Marriott in Hong Kong. I understand they are both in the same building complex area - different towers. I’m Diamond at Shangri-La and Titanium Elite at Marriott. Prices appear similar, but I’m looking for a more luxury experience. Shangri-La has smoking floors, I am not a smoker. Thanks to all.
Apr 15, 2019, 1:12 pm
#1421
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: CGK
Posts: 2,375
The JW is tired and not really a luxury hotel in my experience. I like the location though. Most of the status "upgrades" are just to a higher floor (which they class differently). Was upgraded to a suite last time there and was thoroughly unimpressed. I wouldn't mention this hotel in the same breath as the true HKG luxury hotels.
Apr 15, 2019, 2:03 pm
#1423
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: CGK
Posts: 2,375
my statement or Island Shangri-La?
I haven't yet stayed at the newer hotels like The Rosewood or The Murray, but I would make it clear that in my opinion, the best hotels in Hong Kong are the classic luxury hotels of HK. By this I would regard the original Mandarin on Connaught Road, as well as the Four Seasons at IFC.
As subjective as this is, Upper House isn't really my type of hotel, so I don't quite like it, and The Peninsula is on the wrong side of the harbour (full of afternoon-tea goers and tourists as well if I may add, really ruins the mood). I would go to Landmark Mandarin for Amber, but would stay at original Mandarin as Landmark just seems over pretentious, and the rooms have a very nouveau-riche vibe (don't mean it in a bad way, but it just feels so flashy).
I don't quite like the vibe in TST so, I wouldn't regard anything on Kowloon to be "the best" in HK.
I haven't yet stayed at the newer hotels like The Rosewood or The Murray, but I would make it clear that in my opinion, the best hotels in Hong Kong are the classic luxury hotels of HK. By this I would regard the original Mandarin on Connaught Road, as well as the Four Seasons at IFC.
As subjective as this is, Upper House isn't really my type of hotel, so I don't quite like it, and The Peninsula is on the wrong side of the harbour (full of afternoon-tea goers and tourists as well if I may add, really ruins the mood). I would go to Landmark Mandarin for Amber, but would stay at original Mandarin as Landmark just seems over pretentious, and the rooms have a very nouveau-riche vibe (don't mean it in a bad way, but it just feels so flashy).
I don't quite like the vibe in TST so, I wouldn't regard anything on Kowloon to be "the best" in HK.
Apr 15, 2019, 2:14 pm
#1424
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
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I haven't yet stayed at the newer hotels like The Rosewood or The Murray, but I would make it clear that in my opinion, the best hotels in Hong Kong are the classic luxury hotels of HK. By this I would regard the original Mandarin on Connaught Road, as well as the Four Seasons at IFC. ...
I haven't yet stayed at the newer hotels like The Rosewood or The Murray, but I would make it clear that in my opinion, the best hotels in Hong Kong are the classic luxury hotels of HK. By this I would regard the original Mandarin on Connaught Road, as well as the Four Seasons at IFC. ...
However, the new St. Regis does look much better than I expected. I look forward to giving it a try at least once to experience something different.
Apr 15, 2019, 4:45 pm
#1425
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 10,053
my statement or Island Shangri-La?
I haven't yet stayed at the newer hotels like The Rosewood or The Murray, but I would make it clear that in my opinion, the best hotels in Hong Kong are the classic luxury hotels of HK. By this I would regard the original Mandarin on Connaught Road, as well as the Four Seasons at IFC.
As subjective as this is, Upper House isn't really my type of hotel, so I don't quite like it, and The Peninsula is on the wrong side of the harbour (full of afternoon-tea goers and tourists as well if I may add, really ruins the mood). I would go to Landmark Mandarin for Amber, but would stay at original Mandarin as Landmark just seems over pretentious, and the rooms have a very nouveau-riche vibe (don't mean it in a bad way, but it just feels so flashy).
I don't quite like the vibe in TST so, I wouldn't regard anything on Kowloon to be "the best" in HK.
I haven't yet stayed at the newer hotels like The Rosewood or The Murray, but I would make it clear that in my opinion, the best hotels in Hong Kong are the classic luxury hotels of HK. By this I would regard the original Mandarin on Connaught Road, as well as the Four Seasons at IFC.
As subjective as this is, Upper House isn't really my type of hotel, so I don't quite like it, and The Peninsula is on the wrong side of the harbour (full of afternoon-tea goers and tourists as well if I may add, really ruins the mood). I would go to Landmark Mandarin for Amber, but would stay at original Mandarin as Landmark just seems over pretentious, and the rooms have a very nouveau-riche vibe (don't mean it in a bad way, but it just feels so flashy).
I don't quite like the vibe in TST so, I wouldn't regard anything on Kowloon to be "the best" in HK.
Rosewood seems like something special and a true contender for one of HK's best.