best hotel in Hong Kong
#1426
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
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.
The hotel needs a bit of a refresh - everything is actually in great condition, really well maintained for the most part, but it just feels like now would be a good time to do it with all the other hotels recently opening/about to open etc. The rooms are pretty standard/nice luxury hotel built in late 90s/early 2000s set in Asia, but a good size. View is good.
Service has been fantastic. Love the in-app concierge, and the concierge actually knows how to assist (I'm looking at you Murray...)
Having said that, I'm not sure how Four Seasons counts as one of Hong Kong's 'classic' luxury hotels? It opened mid 2000s.
Also, Mandarin Oriental is also full of day trippers/afternon tea goers (Clipper Lounge).
#1427
Currently at The Four Seasons in Hong Kong.
The hotel needs a bit of a refresh - everything is actually in great condition, really well maintained for the most part, but it just feels like now would be a good time to do it with all the other hotels recently opening/about to open etc. The rooms are pretty standard/nice luxury hotel built in late 90s/early 2000s set in Asia, but a good size. View is good.
Service has been fantastic. Love the in-app concierge, and the concierge actually knows how to assist (I'm looking at you Murray...)
Having said that, I'm not sure how Four Seasons counts as one of Hong Kong's 'classic' luxury hotels? It opened mid 2000s.
Also, Mandarin Oriental is also full of day trippers/afternon tea goers (Clipper Lounge).
The hotel needs a bit of a refresh - everything is actually in great condition, really well maintained for the most part, but it just feels like now would be a good time to do it with all the other hotels recently opening/about to open etc. The rooms are pretty standard/nice luxury hotel built in late 90s/early 2000s set in Asia, but a good size. View is good.
Service has been fantastic. Love the in-app concierge, and the concierge actually knows how to assist (I'm looking at you Murray...)
Having said that, I'm not sure how Four Seasons counts as one of Hong Kong's 'classic' luxury hotels? It opened mid 2000s.
Also, Mandarin Oriental is also full of day trippers/afternon tea goers (Clipper Lounge).
I honestly still like the decor at the FS, and wouldn't consider it to be shabby at all. The rooms at Island Shangri-La on the other hand... (and many Shangri-Las for that matter) needs some refurbishment.
#1428
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: MEL
Programs: QF CL
Posts: 689
Currently at The Four Seasons in Hong Kong.
The hotel needs a bit of a refresh - everything is actually in great condition, really well maintained for the most part, but it just feels like now would be a good time to do it with all the other hotels recently opening/about to open etc. The rooms are pretty standard/nice luxury hotel built in late 90s/early 2000s set in Asia, but a good size. View is good.
Service has been fantastic. Love the in-app concierge, and the concierge actually knows how to assist (I'm looking at you Murray...)
Having said that, I'm not sure how Four Seasons counts as one of Hong Kong's 'classic' luxury hotels? It opened mid 2000s.
Also, Mandarin Oriental is also full of day trippers/afternon tea goers (Clipper Lounge).
The hotel needs a bit of a refresh - everything is actually in great condition, really well maintained for the most part, but it just feels like now would be a good time to do it with all the other hotels recently opening/about to open etc. The rooms are pretty standard/nice luxury hotel built in late 90s/early 2000s set in Asia, but a good size. View is good.
Service has been fantastic. Love the in-app concierge, and the concierge actually knows how to assist (I'm looking at you Murray...)
Having said that, I'm not sure how Four Seasons counts as one of Hong Kong's 'classic' luxury hotels? It opened mid 2000s.
Also, Mandarin Oriental is also full of day trippers/afternon tea goers (Clipper Lounge).
#1429
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 323
From the Star Ferry today I was a looking at the new St Regis and its location. I noticed that there are two big tall ugly buildings right in between the St Regis and the harbour. With those in the way the hotel is only going to have quite limited number of 'full harbour view' rooms (although with only 129 rooms / suites maybe they are mostly indeed on the high floors). For such a prominent flagship property for the brand I am a little surprised they didn't choose a site with more unobstructed views (notwithstanding the incredible difficultly and cost of finding such a site in HK!) Still, the interiors look incredible and it is surely be a great addition to the HK hotel scene.
By contrast, with the Rosewood perched where it is in TST its views will be absolutely incredible and completely unobstructed from every floor.
By contrast, with the Rosewood perched where it is in TST its views will be absolutely incredible and completely unobstructed from every floor.
#1430
From the Star Ferry today I was a looking at the new St Regis and its location. I noticed that there are two big tall ugly buildings right in between the St Regis and the harbour. With those in the way the hotel is only going to have quite limited number of 'full harbour view' rooms (although with only 129 rooms / suites maybe they are mostly indeed on the high floors). For such a prominent flagship property for the brand I am a little surprised they didn't choose a site with more unobstructed views (notwithstanding the incredible difficultly and cost of finding such a site in HK!) Still, the interiors look incredible and it is surely be a great addition to the HK hotel scene.
By contrast, with the Rosewood perched where it is in TST its views will be absolutely incredible and completely unobstructed from every floor.
By contrast, with the Rosewood perched where it is in TST its views will be absolutely incredible and completely unobstructed from every floor.
#1431
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 323
Indeed. Rosewood CEO Sonia Cheng's grandfather Cheng Yu-tung bought the land that it is built on in 1971. So they have had some time to think about what to do with it (and were in a unique position to build there!)
#1432
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: LA
Programs: Perennial Free Agent
Posts: 270
My friend in Hong Kong can get me his corporate rate for the Four Seasons at about $315 per night. I think that makes it a no-brainer to stay there. Was also offered the Ritz, Peninsula and MO (not landmark) as options for the same price. I currently have the Rosewood booked at $650 a night, but I will probably cancel to snag this deal.
Any thoughts of which is most ideal for a single man who likes to drink? I love a good hotel bar.
Any thoughts of which is most ideal for a single man who likes to drink? I love a good hotel bar.
#1433
My friend in Hong Kong can get me his corporate rate for the Four Seasons at about $315 per night. I think that makes it a no-brainer to stay there. Was also offered the Ritz, Peninsula and MO (not landmark) as options for the same price. I currently have the Rosewood booked at $650 a night, but I will probably cancel to snag this deal.
Any thoughts of which is most ideal for a single man who likes to drink? I love a good hotel bar.
Any thoughts of which is most ideal for a single man who likes to drink? I love a good hotel bar.
#1435
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,025
#1436
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Ex-Bonvoyed, Hyatt, Hilton, BR, AC, AA
Posts: 1,277
My friend in Hong Kong can get me his corporate rate for the Four Seasons at about $315 per night. I think that makes it a no-brainer to stay there. Was also offered the Ritz, Peninsula and MO (not landmark) as options for the same price. I currently have the Rosewood booked at $650 a night, but I will probably cancel to snag this deal.
Any thoughts of which is most ideal for a single man who likes to drink? I love a good hotel bar.
Any thoughts of which is most ideal for a single man who likes to drink? I love a good hotel bar.
#1437
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Atlanta and the Big Island, Hawaii
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG Gold. I share these affiliations so that you can ask me questions about the programs
Posts: 812
FS Hong Kong
Its hard to beat the hard product or incredibly high service standards of the Four Seasons, especially with their rooftop pool, spacious and private spa, and three star restaurants. It was also a great location for us. So easy to get to the sights and return to the oasis of the hotel.
#1438
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 547
Lobster Bar at ISL, Asia’s Top 50 bars, hands down if you’re a cocktail drinker. They also have a local craft beer brewed exclusively for ISL called “Island Ale” by Young Master - it is my go to when I feel like a pint more than a cocktail. It is the only reason I still visit ISL.
Blue Bar at FS also gets my honorable mention cocktail-wise.
Blue Bar at FS also gets my honorable mention cocktail-wise.
#1439
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: London, Paris
Programs: LH HON, AF Platinum
Posts: 2,000
Looking forward to the Rosewood. My concierge got me a guaranteed upgrade to the harbour view suite, a long with a bunch of other amenities.
One thing that annoyed me about the LMO was that I couldnt use my spa credit on mani/pedi. Reeks of nickel and diming, and basically forcing me to spend another $100 in order to use the credit, which makes the credit effectively useless.
One thing that annoyed me about the LMO was that I couldnt use my spa credit on mani/pedi. Reeks of nickel and diming, and basically forcing me to spend another $100 in order to use the credit, which makes the credit effectively useless.
#1440
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
Lobster Bar at ISL, Asias Top 50 bars, hands down if youre a cocktail drinker. They also have a local craft beer brewed exclusively for ISL called Island Ale by Young Master - it is my go to when I feel like a pint more than a cocktail. It is the only reason I still visit ISL.
Blue Bar at FS also gets my honorable mention cocktail-wise.
Blue Bar at FS also gets my honorable mention cocktail-wise.
From the Star Ferry today I was a looking at the new St Regis and its location. I noticed that there are two big tall ugly buildings right in between the St Regis and the harbour. With those in the way the hotel is only going to have quite limited number of 'full harbour view' rooms (although with only 129 rooms / suites maybe they are mostly indeed on the high floors). For such a prominent flagship property for the brand I am a little surprised they didn't choose a site with more unobstructed views (notwithstanding the incredible difficultly and cost of finding such a site in HK!) Still, the interiors look incredible and it is surely be a great addition to the HK hotel scene.
By contrast, with the Rosewood perched where it is in TST its views will be absolutely incredible and completely unobstructed from every floor.
By contrast, with the Rosewood perched where it is in TST its views will be absolutely incredible and completely unobstructed from every floor.