Dec 17, 2018, 8:33 pm
Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott [Master Thread]
Jan 16, 2023, 10:43 am
#316
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They used to send a special shuttle for high tier elites. No idea if they still do.
Note that the Airport Express to Asia World is a viable, and in many cases, a better option than the shuttle if you're traveling relatively light. The shuttle can be a long wait and it can be very crowded, especially on the return to the airport.
Note that the Airport Express to Asia World is a viable, and in many cases, a better option than the shuttle if you're traveling relatively light. The shuttle can be a long wait and it can be very crowded, especially on the return to the airport.
I gather now it is all good, i.e. back to normal, walkable street surface?
Jan 16, 2023, 5:00 pm
#317
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Last time we were there (2019), the parking lot and the surrounding area were a huge construction site. You could not just walk across from the bus depot (not the MTR as you mentioned) to the Marriott by just taking a diagonal street crossing. It was a huge mess.
I gather now it is all good, i.e. back to normal, walkable street surface?
I gather now it is all good, i.e. back to normal, walkable street surface?
Mar 28, 2023, 11:29 pm
#318
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I'm wondering if there'd be any issues with storing heavy bags here for two nights while I hotel-hop to more desireable options. I specifically reserved my first HK night at this property because of its proximity to the airport (or perhaps the Tung Chung hotels are a better choice?)
Would need a shuttle of course but wouldn't mind juggling it to Asiaworld-Expo Station if need be
Would need a shuttle of course but wouldn't mind juggling it to Asiaworld-Expo Station if need be
Mar 29, 2023, 2:17 am
#319
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I'm wondering if there'd be any issues with storing heavy bags here for two nights while I hotel-hop to more desireable options. I specifically reserved my first HK night at this property because of its proximity to the airport (or perhaps the Tung Chung hotels are a better choice?)
Would need a shuttle of course but wouldn't mind juggling it to Asiaworld-Expo Station if need be
Would need a shuttle of course but wouldn't mind juggling it to Asiaworld-Expo Station if need be
Note as an alternative if they didn't there are paid options available that are not that pricey really, but they do have maximum weights/dimensions you should pay attention to
1. There is a left luggage in the airport: https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/p...aggage-storage (HKD140/day)
2. There used to be a left luggage option in Hong Kong/Kowloon station that allowed you to leave bags easily for a few days, but it is still suspended: https://www.guardforce.com.hk/en/sec.../left-lugguage
Mar 29, 2023, 2:48 pm
#321
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Looking for recent (ie March 2023 and onwards) experience with the hotel shuttle. When we went last time, which was probably 5 or 6 years ago, they sent a private car and a driver to wait at the airport and pick us up, just us. I was either platinum or titanium then.
Does the hotel have frequent services to the airport?
Does the hotel have frequent services to the airport?
Mar 29, 2023, 3:00 pm
#322
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Looking for recent (ie March 2023 and onwards) experience with the hotel shuttle. When we went last time, which was probably 5 or 6 years ago, they sent a private car and a driver to wait at the airport and pick us up, just us. I was either platinum or titanium then.
Does the hotel have frequent services to the airport?
Does the hotel have frequent services to the airport?
But recent external reviews indicate there is still quarter-hourly transportation (not sure if private) between the hotel to airport.
A cached shuttle timetable suggests a private car was available in 2021, when there was still quarantining I suppose, so keep that in mind.
You can access it through this link since bbcode isn't working for me right now: https://webcache.googleusercontent.c...&ct=clnk&gl=ca
Mar 29, 2023, 11:19 pm
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Looking for recent (ie March 2023 and onwards) experience with the hotel shuttle. When we went last time, which was probably 5 or 6 years ago, they sent a private car and a driver to wait at the airport and pick us up, just us. I was either platinum or titanium then.
Does the hotel have frequent services to the airport?
Does the hotel have frequent services to the airport?
Mar 30, 2023, 1:25 am
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I’ve done it before (from hotel to airport) and I’m sure it didn’t take that long. Most of it was indoors. However this time hotel advised against it due to construction.
Mar 30, 2023, 6:54 am
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Mar 30, 2023, 7:58 am
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Knowing your sense of humour, I think you’re pulling my leg with the precise 34 mins. 
However, it was at least 5 yrs ago and my friend knew the route so I just followed him. I think we walked across a bridge and then through a convention centre and eventually ended up at the airport so I would say maybe 20 mins but I don’t know for sure.
However, it was at least 5 yrs ago and my friend knew the route so I just followed him. I think we walked across a bridge and then through a convention centre and eventually ended up at the airport so I would say maybe 20 mins but I don’t know for sure.
Mar 30, 2023, 9:36 am
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