The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong [Master Thread]
Jul 15, 16, 10:40 pm
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Pretty sure it's a no on the upgrades, but the location of the Ritz in HK is less than ideal (especially for a first time visitor).
Most of the main touristy stuff is on Nathan road (for Kowloon side), which is a good central location to travel from for almost any destination in HK. No Marriott around there though, Sheraton and HI have great locations.
The JW is a bit better of a location, just about as good as Nathan Rd for accessibility. If looking for Marriott in HK, that's the one I would go with. Metro is right there, Admiralty station which is on both the red and blue lines (the two main lines). Being on the island is nice too, I find I end up there on most nights anyway.
Most of the main touristy stuff is on Nathan road (for Kowloon side), which is a good central location to travel from for almost any destination in HK. No Marriott around there though, Sheraton and HI have great locations.
The JW is a bit better of a location, just about as good as Nathan Rd for accessibility. If looking for Marriott in HK, that's the one I would go with. Metro is right there, Admiralty station which is on both the red and blue lines (the two main lines). Being on the island is nice too, I find I end up there on most nights anyway.
Jul 15, 16, 11:24 pm
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Originally Posted by NotYouTu
Pretty sure it's a no on the upgrades, but the location of the Ritz in HK is less than ideal (especially for a first time visitor).
Most of the main touristy stuff is on Nathan road (for Kowloon side), which is a good central location to travel from for almost any destination in HK. No Marriott around there though, Sheraton and HI have great locations.
The JW is a bit better of a location, just about as good as Nathan Rd for accessibility. If looking for Marriott in HK, that's the one I would go with. Metro is right there, Admiralty station which is on both the red and blue lines (the two main lines). Being on the island is nice too, I find I end up there on most nights anyway.
Most of the main touristy stuff is on Nathan road (for Kowloon side), which is a good central location to travel from for almost any destination in HK. No Marriott around there though, Sheraton and HI have great locations.
The JW is a bit better of a location, just about as good as Nathan Rd for accessibility. If looking for Marriott in HK, that's the one I would go with. Metro is right there, Admiralty station which is on both the red and blue lines (the two main lines). Being on the island is nice too, I find I end up there on most nights anyway.
Jul 16, 16, 4:41 am
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The JW is really great for Elites and has one of the best lounges out there. But it is generally full of American Elites and I would say it is not particularly romantic, although the views are pretty good.
I find the JW to be conveniently located as pointed out. If you want a romantic weekend and plan to spend most of your time in the hotel - then stay at the RC, if you want to tour as well, then stay at the JW.
I find the JW to be conveniently located as pointed out. If you want a romantic weekend and plan to spend most of your time in the hotel - then stay at the RC, if you want to tour as well, then stay at the JW.
Jul 16, 16, 6:33 am
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Originally Posted by cova
The JW is really great for Elites and has one of the best lounges out there. But it is generally full of American Elites and I would say it is not particularly romantic, although the views are pretty good.
Jul 17, 16, 9:59 am
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Originally Posted by cova
The JW is really great for Elites and has one of the best lounges out there. But it is generally full of American Elites and I would say it is not particularly romantic, although the views are pretty good.
I find the JW to be conveniently located as pointed out. If you want a romantic weekend and plan to spend most of your time in the hotel - then stay at the RC, if you want to tour as well, then stay at the JW.
I find the JW to be conveniently located as pointed out. If you want a romantic weekend and plan to spend most of your time in the hotel - then stay at the RC, if you want to tour as well, then stay at the JW.
Jul 17, 16, 10:01 am
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Originally Posted by bennos
I'd say that the Ren, while slightly less convenient and with a slightly less fantastic lounge, has better views than the JW.
Mar 3, 18, 3:23 am
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Booked a Deluxe Victoria Harbour view room on an FHR rate as a Plat. At check-in the extremely not friendly nor gracious agent told me the only available upgrade was to a Grand Seaview room . . . I asked about Grand Victoria Harbour and he said "I checked, there are none available." So I took the Deluxe room and upgraded to Club access for $1500 HKD per night. Got to the room - it didn't really have a Victoria Harbour view and it smelled like cigarette smoke. Straight to the Club to request a better room. Where the Assistant Manager magically found me a Grand Victoria Harbour room. Now if only the fog would lift 
Received a written apology and bottle of wine for my check-in experience.
Received a written apology and bottle of wine for my check-in experience.
Mar 3, 18, 3:27 am
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Originally Posted by Kacee
Booked a Deluxe Victoria Harbour view room on an FHR rate as a Plat. At check-in the extremely not friendly nor gracious agent told me the only available upgrade was to a Grand Seaview room . . . I asked about Grand Victoria Harbour and he said "I checked, there are none available." So I took the Deluxe room and upgraded to Club access for $1500 HKD per night. Got to the room - it didn't really have a Victoria Harbour view and it smelled like cigarette smoke. Straight to the Club to request a better room. Where the Assistant Manager magically found me a Grand Victoria Harbour room. Now if only the fog would lift
Received a written apology and bottle of wine for my check-in experience.
Received a written apology and bottle of wine for my check-in experience.
Mar 3, 18, 3:37 am
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Originally Posted by Aventine
Wow. How could they just leave a room smelling like cigarette smoke open like that? I think they should have found you Grand Victoria Harbour suite instead!
The suite is still for sale. That would have been quality service recovery. But I'm fine with the Grand room . . . it's a major upgrade over the regular Deluxe room, which is really a bit disappointing.
Mar 3, 18, 3:49 am
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Originally Posted by Kacee
Either housekeeping doesn't report it, or they just assume guests won't complain (as most won't).
The suite is still for sale. That would have been quality service recovery. But I'm fine with the Grand room . . . it's a major upgrade over the regular Deluxe room, which is really a bit disappointing.
The suite is still for sale. That would have been quality service recovery. But I'm fine with the Grand room . . . it's a major upgrade over the regular Deluxe room, which is really a bit disappointing.
Mar 3, 18, 5:48 am
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Originally Posted by Aventine
How's the club tonight?
It got better after 7 when they kicked the kids out. Pretty out of control before that.
