best hotel in Hong Kong
Mar 14, 2018, 8:47 am
#1112
formerly htang333
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Haha, what's even funnier....I was staying there with another friend/client...we both had suites and had friends visiting us, so a total of 7 people.
Instead of 2 mini coopers, they gave us the option to being chauffeured around sites in a van...so we did
Instead of 2 mini coopers, they gave us the option to being chauffeured around sites in a van...so we did
Mar 19, 2018, 10:09 pm
#1113
Join Date: Nov 2011
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May 7, 2018, 7:08 pm
#1114
Join Date: Jun 2006
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I've read this thread and a thread regarding MO and wanted to ask the experts for some advice. My wife and I are going to Hong Kong in July for 5 nights before heading to the Maldives. We are looking for a harbor view room. We can stay at the MO for the 5 nights, We can stay at the LMO for 3 nights (pay for 2) and change to another hotel. We can stay at the Four Seasons for 3,4 or 5 nights. We've been to Hong Kong twice (1988 and 1996) and stayed at the old Regent Hotel and loved the harbor views. I believe this is now the IC Hotel. It is purely a vacation trip. We thought we would stay on the Hong Kong side vs. Kowloon since we have stayed on the Kowloon side on both prior trips. I wonder what people think of staying on the Hong Kong side vs. Kowloon? . Also, what about the MO vs. the Four Seasons?. Thanks in advance.
May 7, 2018, 7:38 pm
#1115
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I've read this thread and a thread regarding MO and wanted to ask the experts for some advice. My wife and I are going to Hong Kong in July for 5 nights before heading to the Maldives. We are looking for a harbor view room. We can stay at the MO for the 5 nights, We can stay at the LMO for 3 nights (pay for 2) and change to another hotel. We can stay at the Four Seasons for 3,4 or 5 nights. We've been to Hong Kong twice (1988 and 1996) and stayed at the old Regent Hotel and loved the harbor views. I believe this is now the IC Hotel. It is purely a vacation trip. We thought we would stay on the Hong Kong side vs. Kowloon since we have stayed on the Kowloon side on both prior trips. I wonder what people think of staying on the Hong Kong side vs. Kowloon? . Also, what about the MO vs. the Four Seasons?. Thanks in advance.
Normally, I advise clients to book the Upper House, MO or Peninsula...However, in the summer months, I always prefer the Four Seasons due to its awesome outdoor pool over looking the Harbour. This FS also has a great Club/Lounge, of course, I always go out to eat when in HK
Also, have always had great feedback regarding service at the FS. So IMHO, at least spend a couple nights at the FS in July. I'm heading to HK myself in early July and will be staying at the Four Seasons for that reason as well.
May 7, 2018, 10:38 pm
#1116
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I've read this thread and a thread regarding MO and wanted to ask the experts for some advice. My wife and I are going to Hong Kong in July for 5 nights before heading to the Maldives. We are looking for a harbor view room. We can stay at the MO for the 5 nights, We can stay at the LMO for 3 nights (pay for 2) and change to another hotel. We can stay at the Four Seasons for 3,4 or 5 nights. We've been to Hong Kong twice (1988 and 1996) and stayed at the old Regent Hotel and loved the harbor views. I believe this is now the IC Hotel. It is purely a vacation trip. We thought we would stay on the Hong Kong side vs. Kowloon since we have stayed on the Kowloon side on both prior trips. I wonder what people think of staying on the Hong Kong side vs. Kowloon? . Also, what about the MO vs. the Four Seasons?. Thanks in advance.
Kowloon is the wrong side
May 8, 2018, 2:40 am
#1117
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
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I would book Deluxe harbour view room at MO, and try to negotiate upsell to a suite. MO had my favorite suites in Hong Kong.
However, BESVISOR makes a very good point re club level and outdoor swimming pool at FS. So it comes down to what you value more, the modernity of FS and its features such as club level and beautiful swimming pool, or the unparalleled classic elegance of Mandarin Oriental and its great F&B.
They’re basically in the same location, so that is not a factor. You cannot go wrong with either, so it’s a personal choice. Landmark MO would not be my choice, but it is also loved by many and would be a third option, especially if you want a more boutique sized, modern rendition of the Mandarin Oriental experience.
However, BESVISOR makes a very good point re club level and outdoor swimming pool at FS. So it comes down to what you value more, the modernity of FS and its features such as club level and beautiful swimming pool, or the unparalleled classic elegance of Mandarin Oriental and its great F&B.
They’re basically in the same location, so that is not a factor. You cannot go wrong with either, so it’s a personal choice. Landmark MO would not be my choice, but it is also loved by many and would be a third option, especially if you want a more boutique sized, modern rendition of the Mandarin Oriental experience.
May 8, 2018, 5:24 am
#1119
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For a leisure trip and if pool is important definitively FS. It´s outdoor pool area is better than many resorts. Correct me but pool at MO is nothing special, indoor and very small, at Upper House non existent. LMO is also indoor and not resort-like.
May 8, 2018, 6:04 am
#1120
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Seems like MO and FS gets the general vote...maybe 3 nights at MO (3rd night free) + 2 nights at FS. You can compare both for fun and won't feel like you missed out on either...Then share your feedback with us
May 13, 2018, 6:05 pm
#1121
Join Date: Jun 2006
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I wanted to do the 3 nights at the MO and 2 at the FS but my wife didn't want to unpack and pack again so we decided on all 5 nights at the FS. The pool seemed to be the deciding factor. Thanks for all the advice
May 13, 2018, 6:23 pm
#1122
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We will likely be there between July 6 - 10 to review the property, maybe I'll run into you guys at the pool
I'll have a name tag that reads "Flyertalk"!
Jun 11, 2018, 10:26 pm
#1123
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Blown away by the responsiveness, adaptability, and creativity of the concierge team at the MO Hong Kong. They respond in truly record time to my inquiries, actually take the time to read every word of my emails (this is rarer then it should be), and have yet to miss a beat on a single request. We haven't asked anything of them that's too crazy, but its just the overall attentiveness that I really appreciate.
Jun 11, 2018, 11:22 pm
#1124
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Blown away by the responsiveness, adaptability, and creativity of the concierge team at the MO Hong Kong. They respond in truly record time to my inquiries, actually take the time to read every word of my emails (this is rarer then it should be), and have yet to miss a beat on a single request. We haven't asked anything of them that's too crazy, but its just the overall attentiveness that I really appreciate.
Jun 12, 2018, 1:15 am
#1125
Join Date: Apr 2013
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Blown away by the responsiveness, adaptability, and creativity of the concierge team at the MO Hong Kong. They respond in truly record time to my inquiries, actually take the time to read every word of my emails (this is rarer then it should be), and have yet to miss a beat on a single request. We haven't asked anything of them that's too crazy, but its just the overall attentiveness that I really appreciate.
I had my next HK stay planned at the RC but from what i hear about MO first their showers and now their concierge suddenly I am not so sure.
What is the consensus here on which is better ?
For those who have stayed at both - which would you rather return to and why ?
Cheers