best hotel in Hong Kong
Dec 12, 2018, 4:06 am
#1306
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Seriously though... who are they paying off? 
I looooooove Lung King Heen, the service is just as I want it to be and the food is really tasty (I love Chinese food), but seriously it's not 3-star Michelin. If Caprice hasn't changed completely I really wonder how they got their 3rd star also, I ate there last time they had 3 stars and it wasn't impressive at all. Saito is always good everywhere in the world, so not surprised there 
I looooooove Lung King Heen, the service is just as I want it to be and the food is really tasty (I love Chinese food), but seriously it's not 3-star Michelin. If Caprice hasn't changed completely I really wonder how they got their 3rd star also, I ate there last time they had 3 stars and it wasn't impressive at all. Saito is always good everywhere in the world, so not surprised there I feel the same way about Yu Yuan at FS Seoul. Very decent Hong Kong Chinese food, also premium but nothing worthy of a Michelin star.
Last edited by Aventine; Dec 12, 2018 at 5:03 am
Dec 12, 2018, 2:28 pm
#1307
Join Date: Aug 2014
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I did not know they had a star when I dined there earlier this year, nor would I have ever guessed they had one. The service was perhaps star worthy, but the Peking Duck certainly wasn't.
Dec 12, 2018, 6:26 pm
#1308
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We just had a terrific stay at the Intercontinental IC. We've stayed before and returned because we love the view of the harbor. We had a virtuoso booking, but booked the room that we wanted and asked that we not be upgraded from it. We love the junior deluxe suite xx16 that is the room at the V of the building. This gives us water views toward two directions. It's the perfect time of year because the Christmas lights are on the buildings on the Hong Kong Island side. It's beautiful after sunset. We love how every restaurant, their lobby lounge, and their club all have water facing views. I prefer being close to water level as opposed to staying in the hotels where you are substantially far above the water.
We used the hotel car both directions to and from the airport. We were particularly impressed with the return. The driver radioed ahead as we neared the airport. One of their employees was on the sidewalk with a trolley as we arrived. He escorted us to the check in counter and waited til we were checked in.
We used the hotel car both directions to and from the airport. We were particularly impressed with the return. The driver radioed ahead as we neared the airport. One of their employees was on the sidewalk with a trolley as we arrived. He escorted us to the check in counter and waited til we were checked in.
Dec 13, 2018, 2:43 am
#1309
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Europe
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Dec 13, 2018, 3:24 am
#1310
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: MEL
Programs: QFF, AA, LM, EY
Posts: 762
We just had a terrific stay at the Intercontinental IC. We've stayed before and returned because we love the view of the harbor. We had a virtuoso booking, but booked the room that we wanted and asked that we not be upgraded from it. We love the junior deluxe suite xx16 that is the room at the V of the building. This gives us water views toward two directions. It's the perfect time of year because the Christmas lights are on the buildings on the Hong Kong Island side. It's beautiful after sunset. We love how every restaurant, their lobby lounge, and their club all have water facing views. I prefer being close to water level as opposed to staying in the hotels where you are substantially far above the water.
We used the hotel car both directions to and from the airport. We were particularly impressed with the return. The driver radioed ahead as we neared the airport. One of their employees was on the sidewalk with a trolley as we arrived. He escorted us to the check in counter and waited til we were checked in.
We used the hotel car both directions to and from the airport. We were particularly impressed with the return. The driver radioed ahead as we neared the airport. One of their employees was on the sidewalk with a trolley as we arrived. He escorted us to the check in counter and waited til we were checked in.
Their Terrace Suite has been on my list for years. Hope it remains in some form even after the renovations next year.
Last edited by Nizar; Dec 13, 2018 at 3:29 am
Dec 13, 2018, 6:27 pm
#1311
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: LAX
Programs: Marriott, Hilton
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We just had a terrific stay at the Intercontinental IC. We've stayed before and returned because we love the view of the harbor. We had a virtuoso booking, but booked the room that we wanted and asked that we not be upgraded from it. We love the junior deluxe suite xx16 that is the room at the V of the building. This gives us water views toward two directions. It's the perfect time of year because the Christmas lights are on the buildings on the Hong Kong Island side. It's beautiful after sunset. We love how every restaurant, their lobby lounge, and their club all have water facing views. I prefer being close to water level as opposed to staying in the hotels where you are substantially far above the water.
We used the hotel car both directions to and from the airport. We were particularly impressed with the return. The driver radioed ahead as we neared the airport. One of their employees was on the sidewalk with a trolley as we arrived. He escorted us to the check in counter and waited til we were checked in.
We used the hotel car both directions to and from the airport. We were particularly impressed with the return. The driver radioed ahead as we neared the airport. One of their employees was on the sidewalk with a trolley as we arrived. He escorted us to the check in counter and waited til we were checked in.
Dec 15, 2018, 2:16 pm
#1312
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: MEL
Programs: QF CL
Posts: 689
Seriously though... who are they paying off? I looooooove Lung King Heen, the service is just as I want it to be and the food is really tasty (I love Chinese food), but seriously it's not 3-star Michelin. If Caprice hasn't changed completely I really wonder how they got their 3rd star also, I ate there last time they had 3 stars and it wasn't impressive at all. Saito is always good everywhere in the world, so not surprised there
I looooooove Lung King Heen, the service is just as I want it to be and the food is really tasty (I love Chinese food), but seriously it's not 3-star Michelin. If Caprice hasn't changed completely I really wonder how they got their 3rd star also, I ate there last time they had 3 stars and it wasn't impressive at all. Saito is always good everywhere in the world, so not surprised there
Dec 15, 2018, 3:39 pm
#1313
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Tennessee
Programs: SPG, Marriott, United, SWA, AA
Posts: 700
We just had a terrific stay at the Intercontinental IC. We've stayed before and returned because we love the view of the harbor. We had a virtuoso booking, but booked the room that we wanted and asked that we not be upgraded from it. We love the junior deluxe suite xx16 that is the room at the V of the building. This gives us water views toward two directions. It's the perfect time of year because the Christmas lights are on the buildings on the Hong Kong Island side. It's beautiful after sunset. We love how every restaurant, their lobby lounge, and their club all have water facing views. I prefer being close to water level as opposed to staying in the hotels where you are substantially far above the water.
We used the hotel car both directions to and from the airport. We were particularly impressed with the return. The driver radioed ahead as we neared the airport. One of their employees was on the sidewalk with a trolley as we arrived. He escorted us to the check in counter and waited til we were checked in.
We used the hotel car both directions to and from the airport. We were particularly impressed with the return. The driver radioed ahead as we neared the airport. One of their employees was on the sidewalk with a trolley as we arrived. He escorted us to the check in counter and waited til we were checked in.
Dec 15, 2018, 3:55 pm
#1314
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peninsula will be higher rate, but you could compare based on desired budget
dont think either of them are ever completely blocked by clouds as RC can be
dont think either of them are ever completely blocked by clouds as RC can be
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Dec 15, 2018 at 4:20 pm
Dec 15, 2018, 3:58 pm
#1315
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Tennessee
Programs: SPG, Marriott, United, SWA, AA
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Budget wise trying to save a little on our HKG hotel since the next stop on this trip will probably be Amanpulo.
Dec 15, 2018, 4:22 pm
#1316
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most here agree re budgeting for resort instead of city / stop
506 harbor at IC
545 deluxe harbor (can upgrade to jr - all jr are harbor view?)
+150 club - perhaps only for alcohol, unless via agent
ihg.com/intercontinental/content/us/en/ambassador
'free' 2nd weekend night, maybe upgrade at booking
IC rates may jump after renovation and regent reflag
881 harbor at pen
742 harbor at RC
858 grand harbor
+269 club
before offers, quoting USD for march 13
506 harbor at IC
545 deluxe harbor (can upgrade to jr - all jr are harbor view?)
+150 club - perhaps only for alcohol, unless via agent
ihg.com/intercontinental/content/us/en/ambassador
'free' 2nd weekend night, maybe upgrade at booking
IC rates may jump after renovation and regent reflag
881 harbor at pen
742 harbor at RC
858 grand harbor
+269 club
before offers, quoting USD for march 13
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Dec 15, 2018 at 4:36 pm
Dec 15, 2018, 9:12 pm
#1317
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Jakarta
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Posts: 1,245
ICHK rooms are a problem. While the harbour view is nice, the rooms are so old, and their bathroom except the suites are from the 80s. They really should just shut down the place to do a revamp.
Dec 15, 2018, 11:15 pm
#1318
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Dec 16, 2018, 5:30 am
#1319
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
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