nk15

It is 5 minutes seated wait at the Marriott transfer desk at B05, less than 1-minute escorted walk to the loading area, and 5 minutes car drive to the SkyCity hotel. You are at the hotel in 10-15 minutes after exiting customs. It is extremely easy, one of the easiest airport transfers.

Kacee

Did you even read the post I quoted? 30 minutes between shuttle buses.

I've stayed at this property. I waited quite a long time for the shuttle. There is very little, if any, time advantage vs. taking Airport Express into Hong Kong. It is cheaper than the JW, but that's a different reason for staying here.

nk15

I guess it may depend on the time of the day you arrive. In the evening/night it is a quick car ride (SUV or other luxury car).

porciuscato

Interesting. I've stayed there twice. Both times, someone escorted me to a limo and then drove me to the hotel. My wife assumed it was because of my ambassador status. (that helped diminish some of her misgivings about my frequent travel). So is it just a time-of-day thing? If so, when is the last shuttle run?

nk15

I am just speculating that it may be a time of day thing, as Kacee is Plat Premier and got the bus. Hard to tell for sure. Or it may be a more recent change, although they definitely use the bus from hotel to airport.

Lobster

Gold and above get the car transfer if it is available. I would estimate on average I wait about 10 minutes for the car to arrive. It is about 2 minute walk to the where car picks you up. If you do not qualify or there is no car available then it is about a 5 minute walk to where the bus departs from. The bus goes every 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. As both the car and the bus basically go from the same place the transfer time is the same for both of them. With no traffic I have timed it at 3 minutes, with some traffic 5 minutes.

When going to the airport there is no car service, The bus leaves on the hour and half hour. The transit time is the same 3 to 5 minutes. The bus drops you off right outside the entrance to T1 so no walk.

To me it is much quicker and easier than getting the train into town for a night.

puchong

How early will they allow a Platinum to check in? I have a flight arriving around 6 AM and thought this hotel may be a better option for an early check in than the downtown alternatives - right or wrong?

Also, are the evening snacks likely to do for a light dinner?

Kacee

I don't have an explanation why I did not get a car. I waited at least fifteen minutes in the crowded arrivals lobby for the shuttle, on which I was the only passenger. I was met at the hotel by the duty manager who escorted me to my room. The next morning, the bus back to the terminal was chaotic and unpleasant with flight crews and large families with lots of luggage.

Suffice it to stay my one SkyCity overnight was not a success. I've overnighted in Hong Kong well over a dozen times over the past few years (mostly at Conrad or Hyatt TST). I consider HK Express the best airport transit in the world. I really enjoy walking around Kowloon at night, even after a late arrival. Then I go for a run on Bowen Road or the Kowloon waterfront in the morning before heading back to the airport. To me that is a far better experience than staying at the airport, especially since SkyCity is no more than a 15-20 minute time-savings each way, and that's if everything works perfectly.

flyme2

While I completely agree with you that being in Kowloon or Hong Kong Island is much more appealing than being captive in the SkyCity and/or CityGate enclaves, I just cannot justify the additional cost of staying at a premium brand and having to take public transit, no matter how efficient, just to sleep for six or seven hours, most likely missing both the evening reception and breakfast service. For those who have more time, by all means, staying in town is always a treat. In every one of my stays, even the one time when I booked using an OTA, I have always been on the list to be picked up with the car service. There must have been some miscommunication in your case, Mr. K. The property is highly efficient, and will be all the better when all rooms have been refurbished.

Kacee

I completely see your point on cost, but as I noted earlier, that is a different justification for staying at SkyCity. Personally, I found no added convenience. My morning trip back to the airport was if anything more stressful than I'm used to coming in Airport Express.

To each their own. I'd take the excellent Conrad restaurant breakfast over a Marriott lounge spread every time.

flyme2

No argument, there. Because of the usual brevity of my overnight stays, and my early flights ex-HKG, I would not be able to take advantage of a Conrad or JW breakfast. Also, be aware that breakfast is available in the Marriott SkyCity's restaurant to elites, as well as the EL. It's all a matter of timing, for both of us it seems.

Lobster

Just a note to warn people that the executive lounge is now shut for renovations. There is a temporary lounge on the ground floor. I didn't have a chance to use it as my stay was just to get a few hours sleep, so I did not use the lounge

theOtherHolmes

jonisflying

Xeno

I just noticed this post which move me to change my reservation for the middle of next week. I did find an old note when I made the reservation that warned of floor renovation starting in April 2018 and that airport renovation moved the pick-up location.

Does anyone know what kind of food is offered weekdays in the mornings and evenings in this ‘temporary’ lounge at the hotel?

Edited to say I called the lounge and was told the ‘lounge’ is open, but it was not clear to me if this is the original small lounge or the temporary replacement.