best hotel in Hong Kong
Oct 2, 2018, 12:39 pm
#1186
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You might want to check expiry dates
Last thing I heard they discontinued completely...
Oct 2, 2018, 3:49 pm
#1187
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Oct 2, 2018, 4:53 pm
#1188
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Oct 2, 2018, 6:01 pm
#1189
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Oct 2, 2018, 11:15 pm
#1191
formerly known as deathscar
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There are expectations set (bear in mind it's priced about even with Upper House Hong Kong even accounting for both's promotional offers).
Similar with turndown service.
In our room at LMO
My guest, checking in on the exact same day. In the room at Upper House - a tote bag full of goodies and more
In a bizarre way, with what it offers, it's almost more fit to be a 'world class business hotel' - but with its rates and boutique nature, they're aiming for as much of the leisure market too.
Oct 2, 2018, 11:34 pm
#1192
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Agree not crazy about the attached FS shopping mall being so huge and modern, but I don't go there and hardly notice it. I spend my time when in the hotel ( and not working or going to other restaurants) enjoying the view from my room as not obstructed by any buildings around it, love the restaurants ( although I love Man Wah in the MO), love the pool ( I'm a swimmer and not crazy about the MO pool situation), have had great service, and for business and pleasure prefer being on the HK side despite the fabulous views from Kowloon. I miss the old MO when it did not have all the build up around it. It just seems so jammed in now. The service there was the best as was the location. And I still prefer the MO shopping center as I have two favorite stores there. But I personally have really enjoyed the 4S in the last years better than my last experiences at the MO. It's modern the rooms are spacious, there are many harbor view rooms with unobstructed views, it's got a lovely outdoor pool, great service , and two of the many great HK restaurants are right there! The great news is we all have so many great choices in Hong Kong and can all choose what we like based on our preferences and have a great luxury hotel stay! I must say I am very tempted to try the Upper House! Maybe on my next trip thanks to everyone's good experiences and write ups here!
Oct 3, 2018, 6:13 am
#1195
formerly known as deathscar
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Think that applies to all of the major luxury hotels talked about in Hong Kong on this forum doesn't it? Mandarin Oriental, LMO, Upper House and for that matter Ritz-Carlton are all right above or within easy access to shopping malls with plenty of food and retail therapy options.
Oct 3, 2018, 7:05 am
#1196
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Think that applies to all of the major luxury hotels talked about in Hong Kong on this forum doesn't it? Mandarin Oriental, LMO, Upper House and for that matter Ritz-Carlton are all right above or within easy access to shopping malls with plenty of food and retail therapy options.
Regards
Oct 3, 2018, 11:10 am
#1197
formerly known as deathscar
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Difficult hotel to photograph, so just did a quick phone video of my suite (apologies if it gives you a headache):
Did a proper video too but let's see how that comes out later...
Did a proper video too but let's see how that comes out later...
Oct 3, 2018, 11:58 am
#1198
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Sure, it wasn't so much a fault, more an observation. It looks like a very, very spartan welcome (no drink either on arrival - tea etc which The Upper House offers upon in-room check-in) in comparison to Upper House. Also surprised that check-in is still done at the counters in this day and age, with ~100 rooms.
There are expectations set (bear in mind it's priced about even with Upper House Hong Kong even accounting for both's promotional offers).
Similar with turndown service.
In our room at LMO
My guest, checking in on the exact same day. In the room at Upper House - a tote bag full of goodies and more
In a bizarre way, with what it offers, it's almost more fit to be a 'world class business hotel' - but with its rates and boutique nature, they're aiming for as much of the leisure market too.
There are expectations set (bear in mind it's priced about even with Upper House Hong Kong even accounting for both's promotional offers).
Similar with turndown service.
In our room at LMO
My guest, checking in on the exact same day. In the room at Upper House - a tote bag full of goodies and more
In a bizarre way, with what it offers, it's almost more fit to be a 'world class business hotel' - but with its rates and boutique nature, they're aiming for as much of the leisure market too.
Oct 8, 2018, 10:37 am
#1199
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Seems nowadays luxury hotels are increasingly practising cost cutting, hence the stingy welcome amenities. Most require you to pay for them rather than put them in the room as a nice surprise If that's the case, really no different from a standard 4/5 star business hotel.
Oct 8, 2018, 12:37 pm
#1200
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Europe
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Seems nowadays luxury hotels are increasingly practising cost cutting, hence the stingy welcome amenities. Most require you to pay for them rather than put them in the room as a nice surprise If that's the case, really no different from a standard 4/5 star business hotel.